Mechanical Technician

About SaudiBio: Saudi Biotechnology Manufacturing Company (SAUDIBIO) is a Saudi Joint Stock Company and was established in 2010. A leading biopharmaceutical company duly incorporated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, SaudiBio has a multipurpose sterile fill and finish facility for biopharmaceutical products and is a leading insulin manufacturer in Saudi Arabia. Job Location: Sudair – Saudi Arabia Working Days and Hours: Sunday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Position Title: Mechanical Technician Main Responsibilities: • Identify, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical problems related to plant facilities and production equipment. • Perform preventive maintenance according to defined schedules and intervals, ensuring timely completion and proper documentation of maintenance activities and resolutions. • Operate and maintain air compressors, including replacing line filters, water separators, oil filters, and oil separators. Maintain generators and steam generators, including completing relevant checklists and records. • Provide action plans and maintenance status reports as required. • Troubleshoot equipment problems, conduct basic root cause analysis, and develop appropriate solutions. • Ensure the availability of mechanical spare parts for scheduled and planned maintenance activities, including physical inventory checks and stock inspections. • Follow safety requirements and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, and aprons. • Ensure proper care and cleanliness of tools, parts, materials, and assigned work areas. • Cover shifts and perform related responsibilities, including temperature and humidity monitoring and ensuring utilities functionality. • Perform routine temperature and humidity monitoring within the facility during holidays, when required. • Perform tasks assigned by the Engineering Manager following the required training and certification, particularly before undertaking any GMP-related activities. • Perform workshop operations using lathe, grinding, and drilling machines, including machining, cutting, drilling, boring, welding, and assembling. • Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). • Operate and maintain HVAC systems and related equipment, including chillers, AHUs, split and packaged units, cold rooms, stability chambers, dehumidifiers, dispensing booths, sampling booths, freezers, and refrigerators. • Perform compressor replacement, leakage testing, control system troubleshooting, and refrigerant gas charging (R22, R407C, R404, R410, and R134a). • Replace HEPA filters and perform particle counting, DOP testing, air velocity checks, and monitoring of positive pressure in sterile areas. • Perform cleaning and lubrication of gears, shafts, valves, bearings, gearboxes, chains, and belt drives. • Maintain and troubleshoot motors, pumps, conveyors, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. • Perform inspection, mounting, and dismounting of bearings, shafts, rollers, pulleys, and gears. • Provide day-to-day engineering and maintenance support to the Sterile Manufacturing and Packaging Departments. • Maintain maintenance documentation and records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GMP requirements. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop and working environment. Qualifications and Experience: Educational Qualifications - Associate degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field. Experience - Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

Identify, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical problems related to plant facilities and production equipment. Perform preventive maintenance according to defined schedules and intervals, ensuring timely completion and proper documentation of maintenance activities and resolutions. Operate and maintain air compressors, including replacing line filters, water separators, oil filters, and oil separators. Maintain generators and steam generators, including completing relevant checklists and records. Provide action plans and maintenance status reports as required. Troubleshoot equipment problems, conduct basic root cause analysis, and develop appropriate solutions. Ensure the availability of mechanical spare parts for scheduled and planned maintenance activities, including physical inventory checks and stock inspections. Follow safety requirements and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, and aprons. Ensure proper care and cleanliness of tools, parts, materials, and assigned work areas. Cover shifts and perform related responsibilities, including temperature and humidity monitoring and ensuring utilities functionality. Perform routine temperature and humidity monitoring within the facility during holidays, when required. Perform tasks assigned by the Engineering Manager following the required training and certification, particularly before undertaking any GMP-related activities. Perform workshop operations using lathe, grinding, and drilling machines, including machining, cutting, drilling, boring, welding, and assembling. Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Operate and maintain HVAC systems and related equipment, including chillers, AHUs, split and packaged units, cold rooms, stability chambers, dehumidifiers, dispensing booths, sampling booths, freezers, and refrigerators. Perform compressor replacement, leakage testing, control system troubleshooting, and refrigerant gas charging (R22, R407C, R404, R410, and R134a). Replace HEPA filters and perform particle counting, DOP testing, air velocity checks, and monitoring of positive pressure in sterile areas. Perform cleaning and lubrication of gears, shafts, valves, bearings, gearboxes, chains, and belt drives. Maintain and troubleshoot motors, pumps, conveyors, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Perform inspection, mounting, and dismounting of bearings, shafts, rollers, pulleys, and gears. Provide day-to-day engineering and maintenance support to the Sterile Manufacturing and Packaging Departments. Maintain maintenance documentation and records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GMP requirements. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop and working environment.