Utility Engineer / Project Engineer - Mechanical - Zydus

We are seeking an experienced Utility Engineer for Pharmaceutical Project Execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Utility Project Execution

• Monitor daily progress of installation, erection, testing, and commissioning activities for:
• Chillers
• Cooling Towers
• Air Compressors
• Hot Water Generators
• Process Gas Systems
• LP & MP Steam Systems
• Utility Piping and Insulation
• Coordinate hydrotesting, flushing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Ensure timely completion of project activities according to schedules.

Engineering & Documentation

• Review P&IDs, layouts, isometrics, and execution drawings.
• Verify utility routing and future utility provisions during execution.
• Prepare and review Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Generate Material Codes and Purchase Requisitions (PRs) as per technical specifications.
• Perform material quantity take-offs for utility installations.

Utility Piping Management

• Supervise installation of black utility piping networks.
• Monitor interconnecting utility piping from utility systems to production equipment.
• Ensure proper installation of valves, fittings, instruments, and support systems.
• Verify hook-up points and utility connections to equipment skids.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Plan, monitor, and review contractor manpower deployment.
• Track productivity and execution progress against planned schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, consultants, and service providers.
• Follow up on material deliveries and equipment dispatch schedules.

Cross Functional Coordination

• Coordinate closely with:
• Electrical Team
• Civil Team
• HVAC Team
• Production & Validation Teams
• Consultants and Project Management Teams
• Resolve site constraints affecting project execution.

Material Management

• Track inventory and material availability.
• Coordinate material receipt, inspection, loading, unloading, and storage.
• Ensure availability of materials to avoid project delays.
• Follow up with procurement and logistics teams for timely delivery.

Quality & Compliance

• Conduct quality checks of incoming materials against approved specifications.
• Review test certificates and inspection documents.
• Verify installation quality as per project standards.
• Measure installed equipment, piping, fittings, and insulation quantities.

Cost Control & Audit Support

• Validate contractor bills and measurements.
• Support finance and audit teams for invoice verification.
• Maintain project records and measurement sheets.

Required Skills Technical Skills

• Pharma Utility Projects
• Black Utilities
• Chiller Systems
• Cooling Towers
• Compressed Air Systems
• Steam Systems (LP/MP)
• Hot Water Generation Systems
• Process Gas Systems
• Utility Piping Installation
• Hydrotesting & Commissioning
• P&ID Interpretation
• Mechanical Project Execution
• Material Take-Off (MTO)
• BOQ/BOM Preparation

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong exposure to Greenfield and Brownfield Pharma Projects.
• Proven experience in utility installation and commissioning.
• Excellent coordination and contractor management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong technical understanding of utility systems and piping networks.