Assistant Manager - Projects & Engineering

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description:

Are you ready to join a team that’s driving the future of lubricants & beyond and setting new industry standards? Discover how our diverse and passionate people at Castrol are shaping the industry – and how you can be part of this journey.

We’re seeking versatile experts who share our passion for innovation and excellence. Bring your outstanding perspective, collaborative spirit, and challenge our thinking as we continue to lead the way in the lubricants' market & build businesses beyond lubricants. This is your chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic and inclusive organization.

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Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and part of the bp Group, one of the world’s largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, steadfast innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.

At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in specialized functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of championing top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally. 

This is a role within the Castrol organisation, and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence.  If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.

We are currently looking for Assistant Manager - Projects & Engineering based at Paharpur with details mentioned below.

Let me tell you about the role!

To lead and execute CAPEX projects related to plant infrastructure, utilities, civil works, facility upgrades, automation, and process improvement initiatives.

The role holder will be accountable for:

• Timely and effective execution of approved CAPEX projects
• Safe execution of engineering works within plant standards
• Delivery of infrastructure and automation projects within budget and schedule
• Effective customer and contractor management
• Compliance with all engineering, safety, and statutory requirements
• Proper documentation, reporting, and project closure
• Supporting plant reliability and operational continuity through engineering interventions

      What you will deliver

• Plan, coordinate, and execute CAPEX projects related to:

Plant infrastructure development

Utility enhancement projects

Automation and digitization initiatives

Civil, mechanical, and electrical modifications

Process improvement and productivity enhancement projects,
  Safety and compliance improvement projects

• Prepare project scope documents, technical specifications, cost estimates, BOQs, project timelines, and resource plans.
• Support preparation of capital expenditure proposals, including technical justification, ROI, business case, and project feasibility.
• Work closely with internal customers to finalize project requirements and ensure alignment with plant priorities.
• Track project progress against milestones and ensure timely completion.
• Monitor budgets and control costs to ensure effective utilization of approved CAPEX.
• Identify and call out project risks, delays, or cost overruns with mitigation plans.
• Ensure all project activities are completed in line with engineering standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
• Find opportunities for automation in plant operations, utility systems, material movement, and reporting processes.
• Provide support on broader engineering activities beyond projects, including:

Maintenance planning and execution support

Utility system reliability

Breakdown analysis and corrective action support

Spare management support for engineering systems

Asset performance improvement
  Engineering documentation and records

• Coordinate with production, quality, EHS, procurement, and maintenance teams to ensure uninterrupted plant operation.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance improvements for critical engineering assets.
• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring engineering failures and recommend sustainable solutions.
• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and service providers for engineering projects.
• Ensure contractors align with site safety rules, permit-to-work systems, and work quality standards.
• Track contractor performance on safety, quality, timeline adherence, and technical delivery.
• Verify bills, work completion certificates, and technical deliverables before processing.
• Support vendor development and maintain healthy technical coordination for future projects.
• Prepare and maintain engineering/project documents such as:

Project charters

Scope of work

Technical specifications

Cost estimates and comparative statements

Gantt charts / project timelines

Drawings and as-built records

Commissioning reports

Handover documents

CAPEX utilization trackers

• Maintain updated MIS and dashboards on project progress, budget utilization, and key engineering actions.
• Provide regular updates to site leadership on project progress, risks, and achievements.
• Ensure proper closure documentation for completed projects.

        Other Deliverables

• Provide technical assistance for other departments as well as for his group.
• Maintaining the site facilities i.e. power, water, air conditioning etc
• Implement new and improved ideas for better performance of plant equipment.
• Liaising with suppliers& contractors;
• Project management within cost and time constrained environments
• In depth knowledge in assessing & analysing P&ID, PFDs
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with the health and safety, regulations in which work is undertaken;
• Purchasing mechanical equipment and spares
• Business awareness- Demonstrates understanding of internal and external customer needs
• Proficiency in English and Hindi. Knowledge of Bengali will be an advantage
• Act as BP Job Representative for the contracts. Liaise and connect with the Contractor’s Job Representative over fulfilment of responsibilities detailed within the contract, verify that hazards are identified, and controls are implemented, and conduct inspections & audits of the contract work.
• Act as response team member for crisis / continuity management, with accountabilities consistent with relevant response plans and as assigned by the response team leader

What will make you successful

Educational Qualification / Certification: Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation / Mechatronics / Automation / Civil Engineering

Additional certification in Project Management, Automation Systems, PLC/SCADA, Maintenance

Should have at least 3–8 years of proven experience in a manufacturing / plant engineering environment

Hands-on exposure to:

CAPEX project execution

Plant infrastructure development

Automation projects

You will work with

Internal: Engineering Team, Operations Team, Manufacturing Excellence Lead

External: Contractors, Vendors and Statutory authorities

Culture

bp believes in creating a culture that allows you to live our purpose, play to win while caring for others - and there is a huge focus on diversity equity and inclusion. We are a very open and respectful organization, where there is a lot of respect given to listening to all perspectives and hence people are encouraged to speak up, contribute at all levels irrespective of level or department.

The marketing team is a bunch of energetic and passionate individuals from varied backgrounds, and we thrive on being able to learn from each other as well as a lot of external orientation from the best in the industry. we deeply value partnerships especially with our sales colleagues and strongly believe in the power of igniting one team to be able to break barriers, challenge status quo and create new achievements.

Why join our team?

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.