to lead our engineering and maintenance team at our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will ensure uninterrupted operation of all utilities, production, and facility equipment while maintaining compliance with
GMP, regulatory, and safety standards
. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and deep knowledge of maintenance in a regulated pharma environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the
maintenance department
, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, utility, and instrumentation teams.
Plan, execute, and monitor
preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance
of all plant equipment and utilities.
Ensure
compliance with cGMP, WHO, FDA, and other regulatory standards
in all maintenance activities.
Maintain and calibrate critical equipment such as AHUs, chillers, boilers, water systems (PW/HPW/RO), air compressors, and cleanroom systems.
Prepare and maintain maintenance
SOPs, records, validation, and qualification documents
as per regulatory requirements.
Support engineering aspects of
equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
and facility validation.
Coordinate with production, quality assurance, and EHS teams to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
Manage
spares inventory, AMCs, and vendor relationships
to ensure timely availability of parts and services.
Implement
energy conservation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement projects
.
Train and develop maintenance personnel to build a high-performing and safety-focused team.
Participate in regulatory audits and respond to maintenance-related observations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or diploma
in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation / Industrial Engineering.
3+ years of maintenance experience
in the
pharmaceutical industry
, with at least
1 year in a leadership role
.
Strong understanding of
GMP, validation, calibration, HVAC, and cleanroom systems
.
Proven experience managing
utility systems
(water, air, steam, HVAC, etc.) in pharma plants.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of