Design- HVAC Engineer

Vishva Associates; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishva Associates is seeking an experienced HVAC engineer to design, install, commission, and validate HVAC systems for pharma and chemical plants in Navi Mumbai. You will ensure GMP/FDA/WHO/ISO compliance, monitor cleanroom conditions, and coordinate with Project, Production, QA, and Maintenance teams.

The role involves selecting energy-efficient equipment, performing heat load calculations (manual and HAP), preparing layouts and drawings, and guiding validation activities across DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, installing, and validating HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, WHO, ISO regulatory standards.
• Experience with DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ qualification stages.
• Proficiency in heat load calculations and energy efficiency concepts.
• Knowledge of energy consumption monitoring and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, operate, commission, and validate HVAC systems for pharma/chemical plants.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, WHO, ISO standards.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, differential pressure, air changes, and air cleanliness in cleanrooms.
• Manage AHU, chillers, cooling towers, ducting, HEPA filters, VRF/VRV, ventilation systems.
• Prepare HVAC layouts, equipment layouts, and system drawings.
• Perform heat load calculations (manual and HAP).
• Carry out duct/pipe sizing and pressure-drop calculations.
• Select equipment based on specs and energy efficiency.
• Coordinate validation activities (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Prepare SOPs, PM schedules, validation documents and reports.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for project execution.
• Troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor energy consumption and identify optimization opportunities.
• Supervise vendors and AMC agencies for installation and maintenance.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Energy optimization

Cross-functional coordination

Cleanroom HVAC design

Tools

HAP software

AutoCAD

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Design, installation, operation, commissioning, and validation of HVAC systems for pharmaceutical and chemical plants.
2. Ensure HVAC systems comply with applicable GMP, FDA, WHO, ISO, and other relevant regulatory standards.
3. Maintain and monitor temperature, humidity, differential pressure, air changes, and air cleanliness in cleanrooms and production areas.
4. Handle and supervise HVAC systems and equipment, including:
   • AHU (Air Handling Units)
   • Chillers
   • Cooling Towers
   • Ducting Systems
   • HEPA Filters
   • VRF/VRV Systems
   • Ventilation Systems
5. Prepare HVAC layouts, equipment layouts, and system drawings as per project requirements.
6. Perform heat load calculations manually and using HAP software.
7. Carry out duct sizing, pipe sizing, and pressure-drop calculations.
8. Select appropriate HVAC equipment based on technical specifications, project requirements, and energy-efficiency considerations.
9. Coordinate and monitor HVAC validation activities, including:
   • DQ Design Qualification
   • IQ Installation Qualification
   • OQ Operational Qualification
   • PQ Performance Qualification
10. Prepare and maintain SOPs, preventive maintenance schedules, validation documents, technical reports, and other HVAC-related documentation.
11. Coordinate with Project, Production, QA, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams for smooth project execution and operations.
12. Troubleshoot HVAC system issues and implement corrective actions to ensure reliable operation and minimum downtime.
13. Monitor energy consumption and utility performance and identify opportunities for energy efficiency and optimization.
14. Supervise and coordinate with vendors, contractors, service providers, and AMC agencies for installation, maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting activities.

Preferred candidate profile

Knowledge of cleanroom HVAC design.

Understanding of pharmaceutical / Chemical compliance standards.

Experience with BMS/EMS systems.

Strong technical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

AutoCAD or HVAC design software knowledge is an advantage