Head of Engineering

Position: Engineering Head Location: Hajipir Plant, Kutch, Gujarat Department: Engineering, Designation: AGM Reporting To: GM – Operations Qualification: B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering Experience: 15–22 years in Chemical / Process Industry with strong exposure to plant engineering, projects & reliability. Position Overview The Engineering Head will lead the complete engineering function for Archean Chemical Industries’ Hajipir plant, which includes Bromine extraction units, Salt operations, Feed Enrichment Plant(FES), utilities and off sites. The role ensures high plant reliability, availability, statutory compliance, and efficient maintenance across Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Civil functions.This position plays a pivotal role in driving asset integrity, engineering excellence, project execution, resource optimization, and continuous improvement aligned with Archean’s Responsible Care and process safety requirements. Key Responsibilities A. Plant Maintenance & Reliability Lead preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance for all engineering disciplines. Ensure uptime and reliability of Bromine extraction towers, reaction systems, brine handling, utility boilers, compressors, pumps, HVAC, electrical distribution systems and instrumentation loops. Implement condition monitoring, RCA, reliability engineering, and asset management best practices. Maintain optimum spares inventory, AMC management, and vendor coordination. B. Project Engineering & Capex Plan and execute plant engineering projects, expansions, modifications, and debottlenecking initiatives. Prepare technical specifications, BOQs, tendering, technical bid analysis, and contractor management. Ensure timely completion of civil and structural projects (buildings, foundations, roads, tank farms, pipe racks). Lead design validation, HAZOP, HIRA, and P&ID reviews. C. Safety, Statutory Compliance & Standards Ensure all engineering practices meet RC Logo certification, process safety standards, and statutory requirements (PESO, GPCB, Electrical Inspectorate, Boiler Inspector, Factories Act). Drive MOC (Management of Change), SOP implementation, permit-to-work systems, and high safety performance in engineering jobs. Ensure equipment integrity through statutory inspections, testing and certifications. D. Utility & Infrastructure Management Manage operation and maintenance of utilities: o Boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, DG sets, water system, fire-fighting systems, electrical substations. Ensure efficient energy usage and implement energy-saving initiatives. E. Team Leadership & Development Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and civil engineers. Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety-first mindset. Coordinate with Production, Quality, SCM, Safety and Projects teams for smooth plant operations. F. Continuous Improvement Implement 5S, TPM, Kaizen, and digitalization in maintenance practices. Drive cost reduction initiatives through reliability improvement, lifecycle management, and spare optimization. Key Skills & Competencies Strong technical expertise in chemical plant machinery/equipment. Hands-on knowledge of statutory norms (PESO, Boiler Act, IE Rules, GPCB norms etc.). Expertise in asset reliability, project execution, RCA, SAP Plant Maintenance. Leadership, team building and stakeholder management capabilities. Problem solving, analytical mindset and ability to handle complex engineering challenges. Preferred Industry Background Bromine / Chlor-Alkali / Inorganic chemicals Salt manufacturing Chemical derivatives / Specialty chemicals Petrochemicals / Continuous process plants Performance Indicators (KPIs) Plant uptime & reliability (%) Breakdown frequency and MTBF/MTTR Statutory compliance score Project delivery: time, cost, quality Maintenance cost vs budget Safety: zero LTI, zero major incidents Resource & energy efficiency improvements