Job Description

To support and execute mechanical engineering activities related to pharmaceutical projects, including installation, commissioning, qualification, and engineering support, ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Plant & Block Maintenance

• Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment in assigned production blocks.
• Maintain and monitor critical equipment such as reactors, blenders, machines, Centrifuges and packaging equipment.
• Ensure minimum downtime and quick restoration of equipment during breakdowns.

Utilities & Equipment Handling

• Support maintenance of utilities such as HVAC, chillers, compressors, boilers, pumps, and vacuum systems (as applicable).
• Ensure proper functioning of mechanical systems like gearboxes, conveyors, agitators, and valves.

GMP & Compliance

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with GMP, safety, and quality standards
• Prepare, review, and maintain maintenance SOPs, checklists, logs, and records.
• Support audits (internal, external, regulatory) by providing required documentation and explanations.

Spare Parts & Vendor Management

• Identify critical spares and maintain inventory levels.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for AMC, repairs, and shutdown maintenance activities.
• Raise work orders, service requests, and follow up on timely closure.

Safety & Improvement Initiatives

• Ensure safety procedures are followed during maintenance activities.
• Participate in equipment qualification, installation, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Suggest and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant is mandatory.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment and utilities.
• Familiarity with GMP, documentation practices, and safety standards.
• Ability to handle breakdowns independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Good coordination and communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Preventive & breakdown maintenance
• Pharma GMP compliance
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Documentation & audit support
• Team coordination