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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 AreaDescriptionProficiency 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
Qualifications
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.
