Utility Operator / Technician (Water Plant & HVAC)

Job Purpose

To operate, monitor, and maintain utility systems including water treatment plants and HVAC systems to ensure uninterrupted operation and compliance with GMP requirements in Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Utility Operations

- Operate chillers, Air compressors, Air Dryer, pumps and cooling towers

- Ensure continuous utility supply to production

- Record operating parameters in logbooks

2. Water Plant Systems

- Operate RO, EDI, softeners and purified water (PW) systems

- Monitor critical parameters (pH, conductivity, pressure, flow, TOC)

- Perform cleaning, regeneration, and sanitization

- Record operating parameters in logbooks

3. HVAC Systems

- Operate AHUs, FCUs and chiller systems

- Monitor temperature, humidity and differential pressure

- Perform filter maintenance and replacement

- Record operating parameters in logbooks

4. Maintenance

- Perform preventive maintenance activities

- Assist in breakdown maintenance

- Support engineering team during troubleshooting

5. GMP Compliance

- Maintain utility logs and records

- Follow SOPs and ALCOA+ data integrity principles

- Ensure equipment labeling and status control

6. Safety

- Follow PPE and LOTO procedures

- Handle chemicals safely

- Report unsafe conditions

7. Housekeeping

- Maintain cleanliness and 5S standards

- Prevent leaks and contamination

8. Coordination

- Coordinate with production, QA, and maintenance teams

- Support audits and validation activities.

Qualifications & Experience

- Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or RAC

- 2–5 years experience in pharma utilities (OSD preferred)

Technical Skills

- Knowledge of HVAC systems

- Water plant operation (RO/PW)

- Utility systems (chiller, compressors)

- Basic electrical/instrumentation knowledge