Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Manager - HVAC Project / Process Engineer,

Job Summary:

To lead and execute greenfield and brownfield HVAC projects from design review to commissioning, ensuring systems meet GMP, regulatory, and operational requirements, while coordinating with cross-functional teams, consultants, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Execution (Greenfield & Brownfield)

Execute HVAC projects for greenfield and brownfield facilities, including expansions, retrofits, and capacity enhancements. Review and finalize HVAC system design, layouts, P&IDs, URS, and technical specifications in coordination with consultants. Manage project activities from concept to handover, including installation, testing, commissioning, and qualification. Coordinate HVAC integration with process equipment, utilities, cleanrooms, and building services. Plan and monitor project timelines, milestones, and resource deployment.

2. Installation, Commissioning & Qualification

Supervise HVAC installation activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications. Lead commissioning activities, air balancing, temperature & RH mapping support, and system optimization. Support and review DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ documentation and execution. Ensure system readiness for regulatory inspections and audits.

3. Operations & System Performance

Oversee operation and maintenance of HVAC systems post-handover. Monitor BMS and EMS systems, analyze trends, alarms, and deviations. Review HVAC preventive and breakdown maintenance strategies. Ensure energy efficiency, system reliability, and continuous improvement.

4. Coordination & Documentation

Coordinate with Cross Functional Teams (Engineering, QA, Production, EHS) and external vendors. Ensure preparation, review, and compliance of SOPs, logs, protocols, and validation documents. Escalate technical risks, deviations, and project issues with mitigation plans. Guide technicians and junior engineers during execution and routine activities.

Key Skills & Proficiency Levels

Skill Area

Description

Proficiency Level

HVAC Project Execution Handling greenfield & brownfield HVAC projects end-to-end

Advanced

HVAC System Design Review AHU selection, ducting, zoning, pressure cascade

Advanced

Cleanroom HVAC Temperature, RH, differential pressure control

Advanced

Commissioning & Qualification DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, air balancing

Advanced

GMP & Regulatory Compliance WHO / USFDA / Schedule M understanding

Advanced

BMS & EMS Monitoring Alarm handling, trend analysis, compliance

Intermediate to Advanced

Vendor & Consultant Coordination Technical discussions, execution follow-ups

Advanced

Documentation & SOPs Protocols, reports, deviation handling

Advanced

Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance HVAC system reliability management

Intermediate

Energy Optimization System efficiency and improvement initiatives

Intermediate

Team Handling Guiding technicians and junior engineers

Intermediate

Problem Solving & RCA Troubleshooting HVAC & project issues

Advanced

Qualification: BE / Diploma - Mechanical Engineering,


Experience: Minimum 8 -12 years in HVAC engineering, Mandatory experience in greenfield and/or brownfield HVAC project execution (pharmaceutical / regulated industry preferred).


Candidates who want to apply for internal jobs, must have completed atleast 2 years within existing role.