Assistant Manager - Projects / Plant Engineering

Aarti Surfactants Ltd; Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarti Surfactants Ltd invites an experienced Assistant Manager Projects / Engineering to lead and execute chemical plant projects, including expansions, equipment installation, piping, and utility works.

The role covers planning, site execution, vendor coordination, cost control, commissioning, and ensuring safety and quality compliance, with collaboration across Production, Maintenance, Purchase, Process Engineering, and EHS teams.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of relevant experience in chemical, specialty chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or process manufacturing industries.
• Experience in plant erection, utility systems, piping, commissioning, and brownfield projects will be an advantage.
• Candidates should be willing to work at the Silvassa plant.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor greenfield and brownfield chemical plant projects.
• Coordinate plant expansion, equipment installation, piping, structural work, and utility projects.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams for timely project execution.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, material procurement, and site progress.
• Supervise equipment erection, installation, testing, commissioning, and plant start-up activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, work permits, environmental regulations, and engineering requirements.
• Prepare project progress reports, cost estimates, technical documentation, and as-built drawings.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to minimize delays and cost overruns.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Purchase, Process Engineering, and EHS teams.

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager Projects / Engineering to manage and execute chemical plant projects, including plant expansion, equipment installation, piping, utility projects, and plant modifications. The candidate will be responsible for project planning, site execution, vendor coordination, cost control, commissioning, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor greenfield and brownfield chemical plant projects.
• Coordinate plant expansion, equipment installation, piping, structural work, and utility projects.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams for timely project execution.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, material procurement, and site progress.
• Supervise equipment erection, installation, testing, commissioning, and plant start-up activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, work permits, environmental regulations, and engineering requirements.
• Prepare project progress reports, cost estimates, technical documentation, and as-built drawings.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to minimize delays and cost overruns.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Purchase, Process Engineering, and EHS teams.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of chemical plant equipment, piping systems, pumps, reactors, tanks, and heat exchangers.
• Experience in plant engineering, project execution, equipment installation, and commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret PFDs, P&IDs, GA drawings, and technical documents.
• Knowledge of project planning, cost control, vendor management, and contractor coordination.
• Understanding of industrial safety practices and risk assessment.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project or similar planning tools.

Eligibility Criteria

• 7 - 8 years of relevant experience in chemical, specialty chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or process manufacturing industries.
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in plant erection, utility systems, piping, commissioning, and brownfield projects will be an advantage.
• Candidates should be willing to work at the Silvassa plant.