Role & responsibilities
Lead and manage the overall Engineering, Maintenance, Utilities, Electrical, Instrumentation and Project activities of the API manufacturing facility.
Ensure maximum availability, reliability and effective performance of plant machinery, equipment and critical utilities.
Develop and implement preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime.
Ensure proper maintenance of API process equipment such as reactors, centrifuges, dryers, filters, pumps, vacuum systems and other critical equipment.
Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of utilities including HVAC, chillers, boilers, compressors, DG sets, cooling towers, water systems, vacuum and nitrogen systems.
Plan and execute current projects, plant modifications, capacity expansions, equipment installation, commissioning and facility development within approved timelines and budgets.
Review and approve URS, technical specifications, engineering drawings, vendor proposals and project-related documents.
Ensure compliance with cGMP, WHO-GMP, USFDA,



EU/EDQM and other applicable regulatory requirements related to Engineering and Maintenance.
Lead engineering-related activities during regulatory, customer and certification audits and ensure timely closure of observations and CAPA.
Drive energy conservation and cost optimization initiatives for electricity, fuel, water and other utilities.
Prepare and manage the annual Engineering/Maintenance budget and control expenditure against approved budgets.
Lead, develop and motivate the Engineering, Maintenance, Utilities, Electrical and Instrumentation teams through effective manpower planning, training and performance management.
Evaluate and manage contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers and service providers to ensure quality, timely execution and cost effectiveness.

Preferred candidate profile
15 to 20+ years of relevant experience in Engineering/Maintenance in an API pharmaceutical

📌 Engineering Head Surat
🏢 Praveen Laboratories
📍 Surat