MEP Technician

About the role

Saab is expanding its presence in India and is building a manufacturing facility in Jhajjar at Reliance MET township. The organisation works to help keep people and societies safe through solutions across defence and civil security. In this role, you will support the plant by ensuring that essential mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services run reliably, safely, and in line with maintenance standards.

Because the facility operates in the defence sector and is owned by Saab, the position calls for a high level of professionalism, integrity, and strict adherence to internal procedures, policies, and security expectations.

What you will do

• Install, operate, maintain, and repair building services and MEP equipment across the manufacturing plant.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related utility systems.
• Inspect and service chillers, AHUs, FCUs, pumps, ducts, ventilation systems, generators, transformers, UPS units, and lighting systems.
• Handle HT and LT electrical panels and wiring, and support safe operation of electrical infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns affecting utilities and production equipment while minimizing downtime.
• Repair pipelines, valves, pumps, drainage, water supply, sewage, leakages, sanitary fittings, and water tanks.
• Maintain solar grid systems, electric vehicles, and material handling equipment as required.
• Perform routine inspections, maintain records of maintenance work, and support ongoing facility reliability.
• Follow all safety rules, company procedures, and security processes at all times.

Who we are looking for

Saab is seeking a disciplined, dependable, and hands-on technician who is comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate should take ownership of tasks, work accurately, and demonstrate strong technical understanding of equipment, systems, and processes.

You should be capable of working independently in maintenance operations and should bring practical experience in maintaining factory utilities, shop-floor machines, and MEP systems. Strong awareness of safety, compliance, and documentation practices is essential.

Experience and qualifications

• A diploma in Electrical, Electronic, or HVAC Engineering from a reputed institute is required.
• Relevant experience of 6 to 10 years is needed in precision engineering, defence manufacturing, heavy engineering, pharma, or data center environments, preferably in a European manufacturing setup.
• At least 3 years of this experience should be in independent maintenance responsibility in a mid-sized factory.
• Knowledge of safety standards and facility maintenance practices is required.

Mandatory compliance and certifications

• Valid Electrical Supervisor License, if mandated by state law.
• Authorization to manage HT/LT systems.
• Working knowledge of Central Electricity Authority safety rules.
• Basic industrial safety certification.
• Fluency in both Hindi and English, spoken and written, with the ability to communicate clearly with the workforce.

Additional technical strengths

• Strong understanding of MEP systems, equipment, products, and related processes.
• Practical experience with shop-floor machines and utility equipment maintenance.
• State-specific Electrical Supervisor license.
• Familiarity with CEA compliance requirements.
• HVAC certification.
• Fire system certification.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.

Security and workplace expectations

You will be expected to follow Saab’s security procedures and maintain a high level of safety awareness at all times. The role is subject to applicable security protection checks and vetting approval.

About Saab

Saab is a global defence and security company with a purpose of helping nations protect people and society. With around 28,000 employees worldwide, the company develops advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater technologies. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has operations across the world and contributes to the defence capabilities of several nations.