Sr. Engineer Facilities & Engineering I

Overview

Lead facility and engineering operations at the Development centre facility and warm shell office in the Delhi NCR region, covering engineering utilities and electroplating lines, with a focus on uptime, compliance and a zero-incident safety culture.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of the Development centre facility and warm shell office, including engineering utilities (power distribution, water treatment, compressed air, steam systems) and electroplating lines (anodizing, plating baths, wastewater treatment).
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules, troubleshoot downtime, and coordinate repairs to minimize production disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations in a chemical environment through audits, risk assessments, and training programs.
• Manage a team of technicians and contractors, including performance reviews, training, and resource allocation.
• Optimize energy usage, utility costs, and sustainability initiatives while maintaining high uptime for electroplating and chemical processing equipment.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and safety teams on process improvements, capital projects, and emergency response planning.
• Monitor budgets, track KPIs (e.g., equipment reliability, maintenance costs), and generate reports for senior leadership.
• Respond to facility emergencies, including chemical spills, equipment failures, or utility outages, with a focus on zero-incident safety culture.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• 13–15 years in facility and maintenance operations, preferably in chemical, specialty chemicals, or electroplating manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing site operations with teams of indirect/contractual staff.
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, electroplating technology, and industrial utilities design/operation.
• Familiarity with CMMS, EHS management systems, and audit readiness (internal, regulatory, customer).
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site teams, contractors, and vendors under demanding conditions.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills (with plant heads, safety, environment, and corporate leadership).
• SAP usage proficiency.
• Expertise with relevant plant equipment and machinery (utilities etc.).
• Documentation and MIS reporting.
• MS Office proficiency and good presentation skills.
• Electrical: interpretation of drawings and diagrams for building and engineering equipment; working knowledge of LT panel, SLD, control wiring, panels, circuit breakers, HT, VCB and other electrical safety equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLC, BMS, access control and fire detection/PA systems.
• HVAC: operation and maintenance of water-cooled and air-cooled chillers; functioning of condenser, cooling towers, AHU, TFA, air extraction system and scrubbers; good knowledge of air quality management in chemical hazard areas; good knowledge of HVAC load calculation and design.
• Fire fighting: setting, adjustment and programming of fire alarm panel and PA system; working principle, functioning and maintenance of hydrant, sprinkler and jockey pumps with automation; understanding of the fire triangle; good experience of emergency/BCP management.
• Civil: basic understanding of local rules and regulations; reading of basic layout drawings and interpretation with respect to NBC regulations; preparation of small project BOQs and management of interior, civil, clean room and MEP work.
• Water treatment and hazardous waste: good understanding of WWTP, STP, RO and DI plant maintenance; knowledge of occupational hazards in wastewater treatment and required safety measures; ability to operate, recognize needed repairs and maintain wastewater treatment equipment; good understanding of waste management and regulatory requirements under PCB norms.
• Chemical processes: understanding of chemical compatibility charts; use of piping materials for chemical transfer (PPR, PVDF, PVC, PP, SS, titanium etc.).

Nice to have

• Experience in chemical, specialty chemicals, or electroplating manufacturing is preferred.

Details

• Location: Manesar, India.