Assistant Manager - Projects & Engineering

Hiring manager - Manager - Projects & Engineering

Let me tell you about the role

• To lead and execute CAPEX projects related to plant infrastructure, utilities, civil works, facility upgrades, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
• The role holder will be accountable for:
• Timely and effective execution of approved CAPEX projects
• Safe execution of engineering works within plant standards
• Delivery of infrastructure and automation projects within budget and schedule
• Effective stakeholder and contractor management
• Compliance with all engineering, safety, and statutory requirements
• Proper documentation, reporting, and project closure
• Supporting plant reliability and operational continuity through engineering interventions.

What you will deliver

• Plan, coordinate, and execute CAPEX projects related to:
• Plant infrastructure development
• Utility enhancement projects
• Automation and digitization initiatives
• Civil, mechanical, and electrical modifications
• Process improvement and productivity enhancement projects
• Safety and compliance improvement projects
• Prepare project scope documents, technical specifications, cost estimates, BOQs, project timelines, and resource plans.
• Support preparation of capital expenditure proposals, including technical justification, ROI, business case, and project feasibility.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to finalize project requirements and ensure alignment with plant priorities.
• Track project progress against milestones and ensure timely completion.
• Monitor budgets and control costs to ensure effective utilization of approved CAPEX.
• Identify and escalate project risks, delays, or cost overruns with mitigation plans.
• Ensure all project activities are completed in line with engineering standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
• Identify opportunities for automation in plant operations, utility systems, material movement, and reporting processes.
• Provide support on broader engineering activities beyond projects, including:
• Maintenance planning and execution support
• Utility system reliability
• Breakdown analysis and corrective action support
• Spare management support for engineering systems
• Asset performance improvement
• Engineering documentation and records
• Coordinate with production, quality, EHS, procurement, and maintenance teams to ensure uninterrupted plant operation.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance improvements for critical engineering assets.
• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring engineering failures and recommend sustainable solutions.
• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and service providers for engineering projects.
• Ensure contractors comply with site safety rules, permit-to-work systems, and work quality standards.
• Track contractor performance on safety, quality, timeline adherence, and technical delivery.
• Verify bills, work completion certificates, and technical deliverables before processing.
• Support vendor development and maintain healthy technical coordination for future projects.
• Prepare and maintain engineering/project documents such as:
• Project charters
• Scope of work
• Technical specifications
• Cost estimates and comparative statements
• Gantt charts / project timelines
• Drawings and as-built records
• Commissioning reports
• Handover documents
• CAPEX utilization trackers
• Maintain updated MIS and dashboards on project progress, budget utilization, and key engineering actions.
• Provide regular updates to site leadership on project progress, risks, and achievements.
• Ensure proper closure documentation for completed projects.
• Other Deliverables.
• Provide technical assistance for other departments as well as for his group.
• Maintaining the site facilities i.e. power, water, air conditioning etc
• Implement new and improved ideas for better performance of plant equipment.
• Liaising with suppliers& contractors;
• Project management within cost and time constrained environments
• In depth knowledge in assessing & analysing P&ID, PFDs
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with the health and safety, regulations in which work is undertaken;
• Purchasing mechanical equipment and spares
• Business awareness- Demonstrates understanding of internal and external customer needs
• Proficiency in English and Hindi. Knowledge of bengali will be an advantage
• Act as BP Job Representative for the contracts. Liaise and communicate with the Contractors Job Representative over fulfilment of responsibilities detailed within the contract, verify that hazards are identified, and controls are implemented, and conduct inspections & audits of the contract work.
• Act as response team member for crisis / continuity management, with accountabilities consistent with relevant response plans and as assigned by the response team leader.

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

• Educational Qualification / Certification: Bachelors Degree / Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation / Mechatronics / Automation / Civil Engineering
• Additional certification in Project Management, Automation Systems, PLC/SCADA, Maintenance
• Should have at least 3-8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing / plant engineering environment
• Hands-on exposure to:
• CAPEX project execution
• Plant infrastructure development.
• Automation projects.

You will work with

Internal :

Engineering Team, Operations Team, Manufacturing Excellence Lead

External:

Contractors, Vendors and Statutory authorities.