Job Description
Engineering Head – Manufacturing (Chemical Plant)
Qualification: BE / B.Tech – Mechanical
Experience: ~25 Years (Chemical / Process Manufacturing)
CTC: Up to ₹42 LPA
Role Purpose
The Engineering Head will lead end-to-end engineering, maintenance, utilities, and project execution for the manufacturing plant. The role focuses on ensuring high plant reliability, asset integrity, safety compliance, cost optimization, and capacity enhancement, aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Engineering & Maintenance Leadership – Head mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, utilities, and civil engineering functions; ensure maximum plant uptime through robust preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance systems; drive asset lifecycle management and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Project & Capex Management – Lead plant expansion, debottlenecking, brownfield & greenfield projects; manage project planning, budgeting, vendor selection, execution, and commissioning; ensure projects meet safety, quality, cost, and timeline targets.
• Utilities & Infrastructure – Oversee operation and optimization of utilities: boilers, compressors, cooling towers, chilling systems, power distribution, ETP, RO, and firefighting systems; improve energy efficiency and utility cost optimization initiatives.
• Process Safety & Compliance – Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and process safety norms; lead HAZOP, PSM, MOC, audits, and risk assessments; support regulatory inspections and certifications.
• Vendor & Contractor Management – Develop and manage strategic vendor relationships; control AMCs, spares inventory, shutdown planning, and contractor safety.
• People & Capability Development – Lead, mentor, and develop a large multi-disciplinary engineering team; build succession plans, training programs, and performance systems.
• Continuous Improvement – Implement Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and digital maintenance practices; drive cost reduction, reliability improvement, and best-practice engineering standards.
Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong expertise in chemical plant engineering & maintenance
• Proven project leadership (Capex management)
• Deep knowledge of utilities & statutory compliance
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management
• Commercial acumen and cost-control mindset
Preferred Background
• Experience in chemical / specialty chemical / API / agrochemical plants
• Exposure to large-scale continuous or batch process plants
• Hands-on experience with shutdowns, expansions, and plant modernization
Reporting To
Site Head / Operations Director / Corporate Engineering Head
Qualification: BE / B.Tech – Mechanical
Experience: ~25 Years (Chemical / Process Manufacturing)
CTC: Up to ₹42 LPA
Role Purpose
The Engineering Head will lead end-to-end engineering, maintenance, utilities, and project execution for the manufacturing plant. The role focuses on ensuring high plant reliability, asset integrity, safety compliance, cost optimization, and capacity enhancement, aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Engineering & Maintenance Leadership – Head mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, utilities, and civil engineering functions; ensure maximum plant uptime through robust preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance systems; drive asset lifecycle management and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Project & Capex Management – Lead plant expansion, debottlenecking, brownfield & greenfield projects; manage project planning, budgeting, vendor selection, execution, and commissioning; ensure projects meet safety, quality, cost, and timeline targets.
• Utilities & Infrastructure – Oversee operation and optimization of utilities: boilers, compressors, cooling towers, chilling systems, power distribution, ETP, RO, and firefighting systems; improve energy efficiency and utility cost optimization initiatives.
• Process Safety & Compliance – Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and process safety norms; lead HAZOP, PSM, MOC, audits, and risk assessments; support regulatory inspections and certifications.
• Vendor & Contractor Management – Develop and manage strategic vendor relationships; control AMCs, spares inventory, shutdown planning, and contractor safety.
• People & Capability Development – Lead, mentor, and develop a large multi-disciplinary engineering team; build succession plans, training programs, and performance systems.
• Continuous Improvement – Implement Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and digital maintenance practices; drive cost reduction, reliability improvement, and best-practice engineering standards.
Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong expertise in chemical plant engineering & maintenance
• Proven project leadership (Capex management)
• Deep knowledge of utilities & statutory compliance
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management
• Commercial acumen and cost-control mindset
Preferred Background
• Experience in chemical / specialty chemical / API / agrochemical plants
• Exposure to large-scale continuous or batch process plants
• Hands-on experience with shutdowns, expansions, and plant modernization
Reporting To
Site Head / Operations Director / Corporate Engineering Head
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Head Engineering position is now open for candidates interested in the Operator & Technician Jobs sector. This role in Bharuch offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operator & Technician Jobs is a plus.
