Head Engineering & Projects

Job Title : Head Engineering & Projects

Reporting to : Head of Operations

Work Location : Dombivli

Entity : Evonik Catalysts India Pvt. Ltd.

Purpose of the position :

To lead & guide Plant Engineering and Project team to ensure the compliance of all day-to-day activities of site as per the Project Management & EVONIK guide lines for smooth operation.

Key Responsibiities :

Project Management:

• Define the scope of the project execution in collaboration with senior management objectives.
• Plan & Categories the Capex Projects as per the Site requirements and budget allocated.
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project. Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project.
• Develop innovative cost-reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff related to Project activities.
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.
• Ensure all Planned Projects will complete within timeline & budget.
• Having close tab on material availability in time, based on different stages of project by having close coordination with Procurement team.
• Work with full safety by ensuring complete usage of PPEs / following permit system by everyone at execution site.
• Ensure that the project deliverables with respect Safety on top priority.
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase
• Prepare and submit the Project execution closure report to the senior management.

Plant Engineering & Utilities:

• To coordinate Engineering & Utility team and lead the function by ensuring the capacity of the plant available for the achievement of production targets at desired phase.
• Plant Engineering Workshop & Technical services budgetary control & monitoring.
• Develop Engineering team to adopt new technology to upgrade the skill.
• Provide technical guidelines to Engineering team as and when required.
• Internal/external audits compliance for QMS, EMS and other systems.
• Train Engineering team to better understand the BTD (Binding technical Documents) of Evonik
• Guideline for plant Maintenance module.
• Ensure the Plant & Utilities equipment’s OEE >85%.
• Actively can be Participate in discussion , like Investigation of Incident, RCA (Root Cause Analysis ) , Techno Commercial discussion , if require etc.
• Can Identify the Sustainable & Cost savings Projects on site to optimize the process & protect environment.
• Ensure & Maintain Assets Life Cycle w.r.t MIQA (Mechanical Integrity Quality Assurance).
• Identify the Need base training for team to utilize and implement the knowledge.
• Participate and encourage participation in various ESH activities such as training, hazard identification, plant round etc.
• Prepare & discuss lesson learned documents with workforce post incidents.
• Carry periodic plant inspection to ensure adherence to ESH rules and regulations.
• Ensure Management of Change Procedure followed for required changes in the plant.
• Lead team in case of onsite emergencies in the area of working.

Education, Certification and/or relevant experience required

• BE in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering with overall core experience of minimum 15 years in Plant Engineering & Strategic Projects in Chemical /Petrochemical/Pharma industry.

Additional skills and abilities required for this position:

• Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.
• Good Leadership skill to demonstrate leadership qualities.

Technical Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of Plant Engineering, Project Management, & Engineering Standards like IS, ASME, API, SAP , Industry 4.0 etc.
• Basic knowledge of Environmental protection units and legal requirements applicable for site.

Others (if required by the position)

• Ability to adapt changes and support function requirement