Utility Technician

Job Purpose The Utility Technician supports the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of pharmaceutical utility equipment. This role ensures utility equipment reliability, compliance with cGMP standards, and continuous support for production activities. Responsibilities • Monitor system status, perform daily rounds, record readings, and ensure utilities remain within required operating limits. • Perform scheduled maintenance on pumps, boilers, chillers, HVAC units, water systems, compressors, and other equipment related to utilities. • Conduct repairs and corrective maintenance on utility equipment • Assist in equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ). • Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and logbooks as per cGMP documentation standards. • Monitor machine performance and report abnormalities to supervisors. • Operates and maintained Clean utilities equipment like purified water, Water for Injection (WFI), pure steam, process compressed air. • Operates and maintained Plant utilities: boilers, chillers, HVAC, plant steam, wastewater systems, domestic water, and related pumps, valves, tanks, and piping. • Facility support equipment: air handlers, compressors, blowers, motors, drives, and control systems. • Repairing and overhauling mechanical equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, blowers, fans, valves, and drives. • Supporting electrical or controls work in some roles, including sensors, motors, PLC-related troubleshooting, actuators, breakers, and instrumentation. • Supporting in startup, commissioning, calibration, validation, and engineering changes for new or modified equipment. • Responding to urgent maintenance calls and minimizing downtime for production. • Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory procedures in a pharmaceutical environment. • Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory and proper storage of components. • Work closely with production, QA, and engineering staff to support smooth plant operations. Requirments Education: Industrial technology Experience: 5+ years of experience in related work. Skills and Knowledge • Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or related field. • Experience in maintenance or technician roles within pharmaceutical, food, chemical, or manufacturing plants. • Knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, and pharmaceutical equipment operation. • Hands-on experience with tools, mechanical systems, and troubleshooting methods. • Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals. • Basic understanding of electrical control systems and pneumatics. • Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and safety practices. • Ability to work rotating shifts or extended hours when required.

Education: Industrial technology. Experience: 5+ years of experience in related work. Skills and Knowledge: Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or related field. Experience in maintenance or technician roles within pharmaceutical, food, chemical, or manufacturing plants. Knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, and pharmaceutical equipment operation. Hands-on experience with tools, mechanical systems, and troubleshooting methods. Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals. Basic understanding of electrical control systems and pneumatics. Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and safety practices. Ability to work rotating shifts or extended hours when required.

Monitor system status, perform daily rounds, record readings, and ensure utilities remain within required operating limits. Perform scheduled maintenance on pumps, boilers, chillers, HVAC units, water systems, compressors, and other equipment related to utilities. Conduct repairs and corrective maintenance on utility equipment. Assist in equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ). Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and logbooks as per cGMP documentation standards. Monitor machine performance and report abnormalities to supervisors. Operates and maintained Clean utilities equipment like purified water, Water for Injection (WFI), pure steam, process compressed air. Operates and maintained Plant utilities: boilers, chillers, HVAC, plant steam, wastewater systems, domestic water, and related pumps, valves, tanks, and piping. Facility support equipment: air handlers, compressors, blowers, motors, drives, and control systems. Repairing and overhauling mechanical equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, blowers, fans, valves, and drives. Supporting electrical or controls work in some roles, including sensors, motors, PLC-related troubleshooting, actuators, breakers, and instrumentation. Supporting in startup, commissioning, calibration, validation, and engineering changes for new or modified equipment. Responding to urgent maintenance calls and minimizing downtime for production. Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory procedures in a pharmaceutical environment. Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory and proper storage of components. Work closely with production, QA, and engineering staff to support smooth plant operations.