Team Lead-Central Utility & ESG

Designation: Team Lead – Central Utility and ESG
Job Location: Bangalore
Department: Engineering and Maintenance

About Syngene: Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International has grown to become a major player in the contract research and manufacturing services domain. Syngene supports R&D programs from lead generation to clinical supplies. Our multi-disciplinary skills in integrated drug discovery and development include capabilities in medicinal chemistry, biology, in vivo pharmacology, toxicology, custom synthesis, process R&D, cGMP manufacturing, formulation and analytical development along with Clinical development services. Syngene specializes in research and manufacturing of small molecules and large molecules for organizations around the world. The Company's facilities are audited and certified by health authorities from India, the USA, EU, United Kingdom and Russia, amongst others, for GMP related activities.

Key responsibilities:
• Ensuring safety of self, teams and plant by adhering to safety protocols and following environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements always in the workplace.
• Operation and maintenance of utilities like HT& LT switch gears, chillers, air compressors, Nitrogen plants, vacuum pumps, cooling towers, pretreatment water system, purified water, WFI, pure steam generators, HVAC, etc to meet cGMP requirements.
• Ensure compliance with national and regional grid codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CEA, IEEE, IS).
• Knowledge of qualification protocols and documentation practices for regulatory audits.
• Familiarity with global pharmaceutical guidelines (EU, USFDA, ISO, WHO, etc) and engineering standards.
• Hands-on experience with site execution, utility equipment installation, and system commissioning.
• Ability to manage vendors, suppliers, and consultants to meet project specifications and timelines.
• Exposure to Building Management Systems and Energy Management Systems for facility control.
• Ability to troubleshoot utility issues and implement innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in sizing and selecting chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies that align with ESG goals and promote long-term environmental stewardship.
• Familiarity with standards like GRI, SASB, and TCFD for transparent ESG performance reporting.
• Skill in assessing and mitigating risks related to climate change, including carbon emissions and water scarcity.
• Experience in measuring and reducing emissions across operations.
• Understanding of solar, wind, hydro, and emerging renewable energy technologies.
• Ability to integrate renewables into existing grids and optimize energy efficiency.
• Expertise in water efficiency, recycling, and sustainable sourcing.
• Designing and managing water treatment, distribution, and monitoring systems.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and present ESG-related data for decision-making.

Educational Qualification: BE-Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Technical/Functional Skills:
• Ability to troubleshoot utility issues and implement innovative solutions.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient systems and sustainability practices.
• Deep understanding of purified water (PW), water for injection (WFI), clean steam, and compressed air systems.
• Experience in IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for utility systems.
• Audit Readiness: Ability to prepare documentation and respond to regulatory inspections (USFDA, MHRA, etc.).
• AutoCAD: For utility layout and design.
• SAP/ERP Systems: Managing maintenance schedules, inventory, and procurement.
• BMS/EMS Systems: Monitoring and controlling building and energy systems.

Experience: 15 to 18 Years

Behavioral Skills:
• Good in communication (written/oral) in English.
• Collaborative team player
• Growth mindset, positive approach.
• Quick learner.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Syngene will not discriminate against any employee or job candidate based on age, color, physical ability, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, gender, family status, marital status, pre-natal status, gender reassignment, or sexual orientation, either directly or indirectly.
We shall make appropriate accommodations for eligible workers or job candidates with disabilities wherever possible.