Utilities Technician

Job Summary

Carry out routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance of black and clean utility systems at an operating pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Support reliable utility supply and minimise production disruption while complying with site safety procedures, applicable Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, and approved maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance under the direction of the Lead Technician or site supervisor.

• Inspect and maintain black utility systems, including steam, condensate, chilled water, cooling water, compressed air, and associated equipment within the assigned scope.

• Support maintenance of clean utility systems, including Purified Water (PW), Water for Injection (WFI), and clean steam, as applicable to the site.

• Inspect, service, and repair pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, filters, and other utility equipment within competency and authorization.

• Conduct routine checks, record operating parameters, and promptly report leaks, abnormal readings, unusual noise, and equipment deterioration.

• Attend breakdowns, assist with fault diagnosis, and carry out approved repairs to restore utility services.

• Support planned shutdowns, system isolations, draining, flushing, and reinstatement under approved procedures and supervision.

• Follow Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout(LOTO), pressure system safety, and approved Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)requirements.

• Maintain hygienic working conditions and prevent contamination when working on clean utility systems and in controlled areas.

• Assist with sanitisation, filter replacement, sampling arrangements, and qualification activities as instructed.

• Support contractors and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) during servicing and repairs, including site access coordination, work preparation, and reporting concerns to the Lead Technician.

• Complete maintenance records and assigned SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) work order updates accurately and promptly.

• Report equipment defects, recurring faults, and potential safety or utility quality concerns, and assist with investigations when required.

• Coordinate with E&I and facilities technicians when maintenance activities involve shared systems.

• Maintain tools, spare parts, and work areas in good condition, ensuring proper housekeeping after each task.

• Participate in training, toolbox meetings, safety programmes, and shift handovers.

• Provide shift, standby, or emergency maintenance support as required by the agreed site arrangements.