Job Description

A Water System Operator in a pharmaceutical facility is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining purified water (PW), water for injection (WFI), and clean steam systems to ensure they meet strict regulatory and quality requirements. These utilities are critical for manufacturing, cleaning, and laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. System Operation & Monitoring

Operate PW/WFI generation and distribution systems (e.g., RO, EDI, distillation units, storage tanks, distribution loops). Monitor critical parameters such as conductivity, TOC, temperature, pressure, and flow rates. Ensure continuous and uninterrupted supply of high-quality water.

2. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

Perform routine sanitization (thermal or chemical) of PW/WFI systems. Support preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, heat exchangers, filters, and instrumentation. Respond to alarms and equipment breakdowns.

3. Compliance & Documentation

Maintain logbooks, batch records, and utility monitoring records. Follow GMP, FDA, EU GMP, and company SOPs. Support IQ/OQ/PQ and requalification activities for water systems.

4. Quality & Safety

Ensure water quality meets pharmacopeial standards (USP/EP/JP). Participate in deviation investigations, CAPA implementation, and environmental monitoring programs. Adhere to safety procedures for chemical handling, hot systems, and pressure equipment.

5. Cross-Functional Support

Work closely with QA, Validation, Production, and Maintenance teams. Support audits and inspections by regulatory authorities.

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge of GMP, clean utilities, and pharmacopeial requirements. Ability to operate SCADA/BMS/PLC systems. Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude. Understanding of water purification technologies (RO, UF, EDI, distillation, UV). Documentation discipline and attention to detail.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Food provided Paid sick time Provident Fund
Work Location: In person