Sr. Manager & HOD – HVAC

Job Description / Responsibilities

          HVAC & Cleanroom Design and Engineering

• Preparation of concept notes, AHU zoning drawings, area classification drawings, pressure differential drawings, HVAC equipment location layouts.
• Verification of heat load calculations, BOQ, tender documents, and technical data sheets for AHUs, valves, filters, dehumidifiers, and cold rooms.
• Review of duct design, airflow and control diagrams, reflected ceiling plans, and modular panel layouts.
• Technical bid analysis for HVAC, cleanroom partitions, and cold rooms.
• Vendor GA drawing approvals and compliance checks.
• Knowledge of cleanroom partitions, LAFs, pass boxes, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Supervision of installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
  

  Electrical & Automation Integration

• Coordination with electrical teams.
• Development of automation deliverables: control schematics, sensor layouts, BMS/SCADA points list, and sequence of operation.
• Ensuring compliance with pharma standards in automation integration.
  

  Containment Facility Design

• Specialized design for BSL-3 and HPAPI facilities with focus on safety and compliance.
  

  Standards & Compliance

• Knowledge of ISPE, US FDA, EU GMP, Schedule ‘M’, ASHRAE, SMACNA, DW142, ISO 14644, and related international standards.
• Preparation and review of qualification protocols, validation, calibration, and execution at sites.
  

  Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

• Incorporation of LEED/IGBC standards in HVAC design.
• Conducting energy audits and implementing optimization strategies.
  

  Digital Tools

• Proficiency in BIM/Revit for HVAC layouts and clash detection.

              Managerial

• Planning, control, and implementation of departmental administrative work.
• Forecasting manpower, technical reference data, and material requirements.
• Conducting departmental meetings, resolving current issues, and planning future work.
• Implementation of management directives and meeting action points.
• Monitoring manpower workload, work-hour reports, and leave plans.
• Collection and integration of technical data across departments.
• Defining KRAs, conducting performance appraisals, and planning training programs.
• Role definition and delegation within the department.
• Study and implementation of ISO processes and documentation formats.
• Conducting and facing ISO audits.
• Staying updated with CGMP, FDA, and international standards.
• Tracking market developments and emerging technologies (IoT-enabled HVAC monitoring, predictive maintenance).
• Risk management through development of risk registers and compliance frameworks.

              Desired Candidate Profile

• Hands-on experience in HVAC design projects within pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC automation, electrical integration, and cleanroom compliance.
• Exposure to global pharma projects (USFDA, EU GMP, WHO GMP).
• Proven ability to mentor and develop technical teams with measurable KPIs.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and sustainability practices.

Basic requirement:

1. Knowledge of Pharmaceutical processes / operations.
2. Knowledge of chemical engineering design calculations
3. Knowledge of AutoCAD (Preferred)
4. Knowledge of various Regulatory / GMP / Statutory requirements related to Pharmaceuticals & Biotech manufacturing (Preferred)
5. Knowledge of engineering guidelines like ISPE, ASME, ASME-BPE, ASTM etc 

Qualification

• BE – Mechanical 

Relevant Experience

• ·15+ years of experience in HVAC and cleanroom engineering in Pharma – OSD and Injectable and Biotech Projects from Consulting & Engineering (Pharmaceuticals/Biotech) Companies

Location

Thane

Tagged as: Pharmacy & pharmaceutical industry