Technician

Purpose To ensure routine operation, maintenance, compliance, and reliability of HVAC and utility systems in accordance with cGMP, Data Integrity (ALCOA+), Quality Management Systems (QMS), and engineering best practices, while maintaining the environmental conditions required for manufacturing operations. Position / Job Title Senior Technician/Fitter – HVAC Systems Department Engineering Reporting To Assistant Manager, Engineering Location Pithampur Years of Experience 5–8 Years of relevant experience in reputed OSD and/or Injectable Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities Dosage Form Solid & Semi solid Job Responsibilities / Deliverables HVAC System Operation & Maintenance Operate and maintain HVAC systems serving manufacturing, packing, warehouse, dispensing, QC, Microbiology, utility, and ancillary areas. Monitor and maintain critical environmental parameters, including: Differential Pressure (DP) Temperature Relative Humidity (%RH) Air Changes per Hour (ACH) Ensure uninterrupted operation of: AHUs Exhaust Systems Fresh Air Systems Dehumidification Systems Ventilation Systems Perform routine inspection and troubleshooting of HVAC equipment. Maintain HVAC equipment in a validated and compliant state. Preventive Maintenance & Calibration Execute preventive maintenance activities as per approved PM planner. Coordinate and support calibration of HVAC instruments, including: Differential Pressure Sensors Temperature Sensors RH Sensors Air Velocity and Airflow Measuring Instruments Ensure timely closure of PM and calibration activities. Maintain maintenance records and calibration documentation. Qualification & Validation Support Execute and support: IQ, OQ & PQ as per departmental requirements and supervisor instructions. Support HVAC qualification activities including: Airflow Visualization (Smoke Studies) Recovery Studies Air Velocity Measurement HEPA Filter Integrity Testing Room Pressure Verification Temperature & RH Mapping Coordinate with third-party qualification agencies during validation activities. Seasonal Mapping Activities Participate in for manufacturing and storage areas. Coordinate with external agencies for mapping studies. Review and maintain associated qualification records. Filter Maintenance Perform filter inspection, cleaning, replacement, and integrity verification. Independently execute: without dependency on third-party manpower. Pre-filter cleaning Fine filter replacement Filter differential pressure monitoring Utility Systems Operation: Candidate should possess working knowledge of: Chiller System, Cooling Tower System & Air Compressor System GMP & QMS Compliance Follow cGMP requirements at all times. Ensure compliance with: Maintain: Equipment Logbooks Utility Logbooks PM Records Calibration Records Breakdown Records Participate in: Deviation Investigations CAPA Activities Change Control Activities Internal Audits Regulatory Audits Housekeeping & Safety Maintain HVAC service floors and utility areas in a clean and organized condition. Ensure: Good housekeeping standards Proper lighting arrangements Safe access to HVAC equipment Compliance with EHS requirements Monitor proper functioning of: Access Control System (ACS) Utility area infrastructure Service floor utilities Documentation & GMP Compliance Record all maintenance activities in logbooks, PM sheets, and job cards as per GDP. Follow ALCOA+ principles for maintenance documentation. Support audits (QA, EHS, regulatory) with accurate and updated records. Report deviations, breakages, abnormalities, and support CAPA closure. Support engineering documentation: logbooks, PM checklists, calibration coordination. Safety & Compliance Follow Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) and utility safety protocols. Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to plant safety standards. Support EHS inspections and implement corrective actions. Qualifications Qualification & Experience Regular ITI/Diploma (Fitter/Mechanical/Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) Additional notes Skills & Competencies HVAC Operation & Maintenance AHU Performance Monitoring Chiller Operation Cooling Tower Operation Air Compressor Operation HVAC Qualification Activities Preventive Maintenance Planning Instrument Calibration Support GMP Compliance ALCOA+ Compliance Documentation Practices Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Zero Quality Incidents 100% adherence of PM Schedular