Plant Engineer

Job Title: Plant Engineer Department: Engineering Location: Ludhiana Reporting To: Project Head / Director Position Overview The Plant Engineer will be responsible for the engineering, installation, and operational readiness of utilities, process equipment, and infrastructure for a greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This includes overseeing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, utility, and automation systems to ensure GMP-compliant commissioning, qualification, and handover to production. Key Responsibilities1. Project Execution & Coordination - Supervise and coordinate construction, installation, and commissioning of plant utilities and process equipment (HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, purified water, steam, etc.). - Review and approve vendor drawings, GA layouts, and equipment technical documents. - Ensure installation work aligns with design intent, URS, and cGMP/Schedule M requirements. - Coordinate with civil, electrical, instrumentation, and validation teams for integrated project delivery. - Manage timelines, contractors, and vendors to achieve scheduled milestones. 2. Utilities & Mechanical Systems - Oversee the design, sizing, and installation of systems such as: - HVAC: AHUs, ducting, filters, insulation, VFDs, and controls. - Water Systems: Purified water, soft water, RO/UF/UV loops, storage and distribution. - Thermal Systems: Boilers, hot water generators, and steam condensate recovery systems. - Compressed Air: Screw compressors, dryers, receivers, and pipeline networks. - Chillers and Cooling Systems: Energy-efficient chillers, pumps, and piping networks. - Maintain as-built documentation, P&IDs, and layout drawings. 3. Electrical & Instrumentation - Support installation and validation of power distribution systems, MCC panels, VFDs, DBs, and earthing layouts. - Coordinate with automation and IT/OT integration teams for PLC, SCADA, and control systems. - Ensure system interlocks, alarms, and safety compliance during commissioning. 4. Validation & Compliance - Participate in IQ/OQ/PQ activities for equipment and utilities. - Support QA in preparation of engineering and qualification documentation. - Maintain records of calibration, maintenance, and validation schedules. - Ensure all engineering systems adhere to GMP, ISO, and safety standards. 5. Maintenance & Operational Handover - Plan preventive maintenance schedules for plant utilities and mechanical systems. - Train operations staff in safe handling and basic troubleshooting. - Develop SOPs for equipment operation and maintenance. Qualifications & Experience - Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering. - Experience: 5–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing plant engineering, preferably in a greenfield or expansion project. - Knowledge Areas: - Utility system design and commissioning. - HVAC balancing and qualification. - Electrical load distribution and energy efficiency. - cGMP, Schedule M, WHO/EU GMP requirements. - Project documentation and vendor management. Key Competencies - Strong technical and analytical ability. - Hands-on understanding of equipment installation and validation. - Effective coordination between multidisciplinary teams. - Vendor and contractor management. - Excellent documentation discipline and attention to detail. - Familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Project, or equivalent software. Performance Metrics - Timely completion of installation and qualification milestones. - System uptime and reliability post-handover. - Compliance in internal/external audits. - Cost control within approved budgets. - Quality of engineering documentation and drawings. Salary - Upto 6.5 Lakh CTC How To Apply - Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to gursimarpharma@gmail.com Please include “Plant Engineer Application” in the subject line.