Technician

Purpose: To ensure reliable operation, calibration support, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of instrumentation systems, electrical equipment, and machine level utilities across the OSD manufacturing and packing areas. The role supports uninterrupted production, equipment safety, and GMP compliance.

Position / Job Title: Shift Instrumentation cum Electrician – Plant Maintenance

Department: Engineering/Technical services

Reporting To: Manager, Engineering

Location: Pithampur

Years of Experience: 05–07 years of experience in Plant maintenance

Dosage Form: Solid & Semi solid

Job Responsibilities / Deliverables: Instrumentation Maintenance Responsible for routine and breakdown maintenance of all process instruments across manufacturing & packing areas: Temperature sensors (RTDs, Thermocouples) Pressure gauges, pressure transmitters Vacuum and differential pressure gauges Humidity & temperature indicators Flow switches / level sensors Load cells, limit switches, proximity sensors Control panel instrumentation Calibration assistance and verification of instruments Support calibration activities as per schedule (internal or external).

Electrical Maintenance Perform electrical troubleshooting for OSD equipment such as: 1.HSMG, FBD, Coater, Blister Line, Strip Packing, Bottle Line, Cartoners, Tablet Compression machine, Capsule filling machine, 2.Dust Collectors, Sifters, Blenders, Compressors (machine level electrical) Maintain and troubleshoot: 1.Motors, starters, contactors, overload relays 2.VFDs / soft starters / control circuits 3.Lighting, power points, sockets in production areas 4.Panel wiring and housekeeping of MCC/PCC/SMDB/DB (as per safety norms) Ensure proper functioning of safety interlocks and machine protections. PLC, BMS, DCS & Instrumentation Interface Assist in fault finding related to PLC I/O modules, sensors, actuators, solenoids. Work with automation team for panel-level wiring, analog / digital signal tracing. Support in maintaining BMS panels, AHU control wiring, differential pressure sensors. Carry out basic troubleshooting of DCS control loops and field device connections. Replace transmitters, limit switches, RTDs, flow switches as needed. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Execute PM schedules for all electrical and Manufacturing area equipment. Conduct IR tests, continuity, relay testing, contact resistance testing, insulation health checks. Follow OEM guidelines for maintenance of HT/LT gear. Identify early warning signals and prevent electrical failures. Maintain spare parts and critical components availability.

GMP, Documentation & Compliance Maintain maintenance records as per GDP and ALCOA+ principles. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards: Schedule M, WHO GMP, MHRA, USFDA. Support equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) when required. Lead maintenance-related change controls Record all maintenance activities in job cards, logbooks Maintain history cards for key equipment and motors. Assist in maintaining engineering documentation: 1.Calibration records 2.Maintenance checklists 3.Breakdown reports Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Implement 5S, Kaizen, TPM, problem-solving techniques in daily work. Participate in Kaizen events and contribute to energy-saving initiatives. Recommend improvements in distribution, monitoring, and safety.

Qualifications Education: ITI / Diploma in Electrical/Instrumentation Trade (mandatory). Hands on experience with OSD manufacturing & packing equipment.

Skills & Competencies Sound knowledge of instrumentation principles & electrical circuits. Ability to read wiring diagrams, P&IDs, control circuit drawings. Strong troubleshooting capability in automation, sensors, VFDs, and panels. Familiarity with GMP & pharma manufacturing environment. Understanding of pneumatic systems (basic). Good coordination with production, QA, and engineering teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Zero Quality Incidents 100% adherence of PM Schedular 100% calibration schedular Equipment uptime score must be more than 85% Zero Safety Incidents