Job Title

Utility Operator

Department

Engineering, Maintenance & Site Operations

Functional Line Manager

Utility Engineer

Direct Line Manager

Utility Engineer

Purpose of the Role

The Engineering, Maintenance & Site Operations
Department is responsible for overseeing preventive maintenance, repair, and
continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment, clean and black utilities,
laboratory equipment, and site facilities at the mRNA-based vaccine
manufacturing facility. The department also manages engineering projects,
equipment and system commissioning and qualification, process automation, and
calibration activities in compliance with current Good Practice (cGxP)
requirements.

The Utility Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable,
and compliant operation of all clean and black utility systems that support
manufacturing operations. The role involves operating, monitoring, adjusting,
and performing routine maintenance on utility equipment and systems while
ensuring uninterrupted utility supply, compliance with GMP and EHS
requirements, and accurate operational documentation. The Utility Operator also
supports preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, validation, and
continuous improvement initiatives across the utility systems.

Key Responsibilities

• 
  Operate
  and continuously monitor utility systems, including:
• 
  Purified
  Water (PW)
• 
  Water
  for Injection (WFI)
• 
  Clean
  Steam
• 
  Compressed
  Air
• 
  Nitrogen
  Systems
• 
  HVAC
  Systems
• 
  Operate
  and maintain black utility systems, including chillers, cooling towers,
  diesel generators, compressed air systems, and wastewater treatment
  facilities.
• 
  Perform
  routine inspections, operational checks, sampling, and documentation in
  accordance with GMP procedures.
• 
  Monitor
  utility performance, identify abnormalities, and promptly escalate
  deviations or equipment failures.
• 
  Support
  preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, calibration, and
  validation activities for utility equipment.
• 
  Assist
  with troubleshooting utility system failures and support corrective
  actions to minimize operational downtime.
• 
  Monitor
  energy consumption and contribute to utility efficiency improvement
  initiatives.
• 
  Record
  operational parameters accurately in logbooks, shift reports, and
  computerized maintenance management systems.
• 
  Ensure
  compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), GMP, and company
  quality standards.
• 
  Support
  internal and external audits, inspections, qualification, and validation
  activities.
• 
  Collaborate
  with Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams to
  ensure continuous and reliable utility services.
• 
  Utilize
  Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as COMOS, SAP PM,
  CMX, or equivalent software, to manage maintenance schedules, calibration
  records, and equipment history.
• 
  Report
  abnormal equipment performance, deviations, and out-of-tolerance
  conditions while maintaining compliance with cGMP requirements.
• 
  Perform
  work in accordance with approved operating procedures, maintenance
  procedures, calibration procedures, and safety requirements.
• 
  Support
  calibration activities for equipment measuring physical dimensions,
  pressure, force, torque, environmental conditions, and electronic
  parameters.
• 
  Perform
  routine inspections of calibrated production equipment and promptly
  communicate any defective or out-of-tolerance instruments to the
  Production and Engineering teams.
• 
  Participate
  in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations related to utility equipment
  failures, instrumentation, and calibration issues.
• 
  Respond
  effectively to emergency situations involving utility systems and
  equipment failures.
• 
  Prepare
  technical reports and operational documentation as required.
• 
  Attend
  and actively participate in departmental meetings.
• 
  Perform
  any other duties assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications

Education

• 
  Diploma
  or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
  Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.

Professional Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Experience

• 
  Minimum
  of two (2) to five (5) years of experience operating utility systems
  within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or FMCG industry.

Technical Knowledge

• 
  Good
  understanding of clean and black utility system operation and basic
  maintenance principles.
• 
  Ability
  to read and interpret Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs),
  utility schematics, engineering drawings, and technical manuals.
• 
  Working
  knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements applicable to
  pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 
  Basic
  understanding of instrumentation, calibration principles, and preventive
  maintenance practices.
• 
  Commitment
  to continuous learning and professional development in utility operations
  and calibration techniques.
• 
  Experience
  using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as SAP PM,
  COMOS, CMX, or similar platforms.
• 
  Proficiency
  in Microsoft Office applications.

Core Competencies

• 
  Strong
  analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 
  Good
  troubleshooting abilities.
• 
  Strong
  commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• 
  Accountability
  and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• 
  Excellent
  verbal and written communication skills.
• 
  Ability
  to make sound decisions while following company procedures.
• 
  High
  attention to detail and accuracy.
• 
  Ability
  to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• 
  Proactive
  approach to identifying and resolving operational issues.
• 
  Ability
  to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Other Requirements

• 
  Relevant
  training certificates in utility operations or related technical
  disciplines are an added advantage.
• 
  Good
  near, distance, peripheral, and depth perception vision.
• 
  Good
  sense of touch for equipment operation and maintenance.
• 
  Ability
  to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including:
• 
  Safety
  glasses
• 
  Hard
  hats
• 
  Safety
  shoes
• 
  Safety
  harnesses
• 
  Ability
  to work at heights and climb towers using approved fall protection
  systems.
• 
  Physically
  fit to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Q-Sourcing Servtec
is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline:
9th
July 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Solicitation will lead to disqualification.