Operations Manager (Mechanical)

HLL Lifecare; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

HLL Lifecare invites applications for a Mechanical Engineering professional to oversee facility development, HVAC, cleanroom utilities and process plant integration at Chandigarh. The role focuses on design review, installation, testing and commissioning of vaccine manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities include project execution, maintenance, GMP compliance, tendering, equipment integration, and ensuring biosafety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Essential: BE/B.Tech in Mechanical; Diploma holders considered with higher experience.
• Post-qualification experience in vaccine/biopharma facility design, installation and commissioning.
• Knowledge of WHO-GMP, Schedule M, biosafety and contamination control.

Responsibilities

• Review designs, BOQs, P&IDs; supervise mechanical installation, testing and commissioning.
• HVAC and cleanroom engineering for classified areas; coordinate testing and qualification.
• Manage process utilities including WFI, purified water, steam, boilers and compressed air.
• Coordinate equipment integration for bioreactors, fermenters and filling lines.
• Ensure GMP compliance, documentation and change control.

Skills

Cleanroom HVAC

GMP utilities

WFI & Purified Water

Steam & Boilers

Chillers & AHUs

Equipment qualification

AutoCAD & P&ID

Project management

Education

BE / B.Tech (Mechanical)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P&ID interpretation

Job description

Department: HCD (Projects & Services Division)

Tasks :

1.Facility Development & Project Execution: Review designs, specifications, BOQs and P&IDs; supervise mechanical installation, testing and commissioning; coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants and vendors; monitor progress, quality, cost and timelines.

2.HVAC & Cleanroom Engineering: Review and execute HVAC for classified areas, covering HEPA filtration, air changes, pressure cascades and environmental control; coordinate testing, commissioning and qualification.

3.Process Utilities: Supervise installation, commissioning and maintenance of chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, steam and pure steam, WFI, purified water, compressed air and gases, boilers, ETP, exhaust systems and cold storage.

4.Equipment Integration: Coordinate mechanical and utility requirements for bioreactors, fermenters, purification systems and filling lines; ensure hygienic design and maintainability; support qualification documentation.

5.Maintenance & Facility Operations: Develop preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes; ensure utility availability; maintain equipment records and asset plans; implement AMC/CAMC; coordinate calibration and statutory compliance; support deviations, change control and CAPA.

6.GMP, Qualification & Compliance: Ensure compliance with WHO-GMP, Schedule M, biosafety and contamination control; support DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ; coordinate with QA, QC, Validation and Production; support inspections and audits.

7.Tendering & Contract Management: Prepare specifications, BOQs, DPRs, estimates and tender documents; evaluate bids and vendors; monitor contractor performance and handover of completed facilities.

Requirements

Maximum Age: 40 years as on 01.11.2026 for BE / B.Tech holders;

45 years as on 01.11.2026 for Diploma holders

Basic pay range: Rs. 30,000 - 50,000 per month

Gross Salary: Rs. 61,830.00 (Non-Metro) (approx.) at the minimum of the scale.

Annual CTC: 8.82 Lakhs (Non-Metro) (approx.) at the minimum of the scale.

Qualification:

Essential: BE / B.Tech in Mechanical.

OR

Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical).

Post Qualification Experience:

For Degree holders, minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in mechanical engineering for the planning, design, development, execution, installation, commissioning, qualification and maintenance of vaccine and biologicals manufacturing facilities, pharmaceutical or biotechnology facilities, similar institutes. Experience in cleanroom HVAC, GMP-compliant utilities and industrial process systems, and in project execution, installation, commissioning and facility maintenance. Knowledge of WHO-GMP, Schedule M, biosafety and contamination control requirements.

For Diploma holders, minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in mechanical engineering for the planning, design, development, execution, installation, commissioning, qualification and maintenance of vaccine and biologicals manufacturing facilities, pharmaceutical or biotechnology facilities, similar institutes. Experience in cleanroom HVAC, GMP-compliant utilities and industrial process systems, and in project execution, installation, commissioning and facility maintenance. Knowledge of WHO-GMP, Schedule M, biosafety and contamination control requirements.

Essential Technical Competencies

• Cleanroom HVAC and controlled environmental systems.
• GMP-compliant process utilities.
• WFI and Purified Water Systems.
• Steam, Pure Steam and Compressed Air Systems.
• Chillers, Boilers and Industrial Utility Systems.
• Biological manufacturing equipment integration.
• Equipment qualification and commissioning.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Technical tendering, procurement and project management.
• AutoCAD, P&ID and engineering drawing interpretation.

No. of Positions : 1

Posting Location: Chandigarh