Plant Engineering Manager

Job description

LNT/PEM/1742673 • DEIC-L&T Precision Engineering & Systems IC • Coimbatore Campus • Posted On 29 Jun 2026 • End Date 26 Dec 2026 • Required Experience 10 - 15 years Skills Knowledge & Posting Location Plant Engineering Facility Management Facility Safety Procurement & Sourcing Supplier Management construction Minimum Qualification Bachelor of Engineering (BE)Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety and Environmental Management (PGDISEM) Job Description Roles & Responsibilities – Manager Facility Management 1. Facility Operations & Infrastructure Management • Ensure smooth operation of all plant infrastructure and utilities. • Manage day-to-day facility operations including: • Electrical systems • DG sets • UPS systems • Air compressors • HVAC / AHU systems • Chillers / cooling systems • Fire alarm & firefighting systems • Water systems (RO/DM/DI/STP/ETP) • Building maintenance (civil, plumbing, roofing, flooring) • Ensure uninterrupted utility availability for production. • Monitor facility uptime, breakdowns, and restoration time. 2. Plant Maintenance Management • Lead preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities. • Develop annual maintenance plans and shutdown schedules. • Ensure maintenance SOPs, PM checklists, and calibration systems are implemented. • Track MTBF, MTTR, utility efficiency, and maintenance KPIs. • Manage AMC/CMC contracts for utilities and infrastructure. • Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for recurring failures. • Ensure availability of critical maintenance spares. • Coordinate with production to minimize downtime. 3. New Project / Construction Management • Lead greenfield / brownfield plant infrastructure projects. • Manage: • Factory construction • Civil works • Interior fit-outs • Utility installation • Production area readiness • Cleanroom setup • Office infrastructure setup • Review plant layout, utility requirements, and expansion plans. • Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. • Track project timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables. • Ensure quality and safety compliance during construction. • Verify contractor billing, BOQ compliance, and work completion certification. 4. Procurement & Capex Management • Manage procurement of facility-related materials and services. • Handle sourcing for: • Utility equipment • Maintenance spares • Facility consumables • AMC services • Civil materials • Electrical items • Safety systems • Project-related equipment • Prepare RFQ/RFP, technical specifications, and vendor comparisons. • Conduct techno-commercial evaluations. • Support negotiation for pricing, delivery, and contract terms. • Monitor PO release, delivery follow-up, installation readiness. • Manage CAPEX budgeting and approval documentation. 5. Supplier / Contractor Management • Identify, qualify, and onboard facility vendors. • Manage supplier performance: • Cost • Quality • Response time • Service level • Delivery adherence • Review contractor manpower deployment and productivity. • Conduct vendor audits and periodic performance reviews. • Manage escalation for delays and service failures. • Ensure statutory compliance of contractors. 6. Utility Management • Monitor utility consumption and optimization: • Power • Water • Compressed air • HVAC energy • Diesel • Drive energy-saving and cost reduction initiatives. • Track specific utility consumption KPIs. • Plan utility capacity based on production growth. 7. Compliance & Statutory Management • Ensure facility compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. • Coordinate audits and documentation for: • Electrical safety • Fire safety • Pollution control • Factory compliance • Lift certification • Pressure vessel certification • DG compliance • Calibration compliance • Maintain licenses, permits, and inspection records. 8. Safety, EHS & Risk Management • Ensure safe facility operations. • Conduct hazard identification and risk assessment. • Ensure contractor safety management. • Enforce PTW (Permit to Work) systems. • Drive emergency preparedness and mock drills. • Ensure PPE compliance during facility activities. • Support incident investigation and CAPA closure. 9. Budget & Cost Control • Prepare annual facility OPEX and CAPEX budgets. • Monitor budget utilization. • Control maintenance and utility costs. • Validate invoices, service bills, contractor claims. • Track savings initiatives and ROI.