Utilities Technician

Position Title: Water Treatment & Utilities Technician

Function Type: Technician

Location: Facility – Sudair, Saudi Arabia - We are accepting candidates from anywhere.

Job Family: Engineering

Sub Family: Technician

Position Level: Technician

Reports To: Automation Engineer

Division/Department: Engineering

Main Purpose

To work as a Mechanical Technician responsible for the operation and maintenance of process and packaging equipment in the aseptic production area and finished production area.

Job Dimensions

• Execute all operation and maintenance activities.
• Perform troubleshooting and provide support in qualification activities related to aseptic and finished production areas.

Key Contacts

• Internal: Production, Quality Assurance (QA) teams.
• External: Spare part suppliers and external workshops.

Areas of Responsibility & Performance Measurement

Responsibility

Measurement Criteria

• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical problems in process and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance per defined intervals/schedules in a timely manner and document concerns/resolutions.
• Participate in and support qualification and calibration activities related to process machines.
• Ensure work compliance to engineering standards, tolerances, and fits.
• Recognize and correct potential equipment failures or unsafe conditions and report to superiors.
• Operate machine shop equipment (drilling, grinding, cutting, pneumatic tools, manual/electric hand tools).
• Conduct troubleshooting, basic root cause analysis, and develop solutions.
• Ensure availability of mechanical spare parts, conduct inventory checks, and perform stock inspections.
• Utilize appropriate PPE at all times.
• Maintain proper care and cleanliness of tools, parts, materials, and work areas.
• Cover shifts/holidays if required, including temperature/humidity monitoring and utilities functionality checks.
• Provide action plans and status reports when needed.

Key Skills & Experience

Educational Qualification

• Associate/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent. (Must Have – Advanced Level)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry, with specific experience in biotechnology and aseptic production maintenance support. (Must Have – Expert Level)

Industry Knowledge

• Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Manufacturing environment. (Must Have – Advanced Level)

Competencies

• Business Results Orientation – Advanced
• Proactivity – Expert
• Decision Making – Expert
• Innovation – Expert
• Collaboration & Influencing – Expert
• Intercultural Sensitivity – Expert
• Leadership – Advanced
• Problem Solving – Expert
• Acting with Urgency – Expert

Additional Requirements

• Strict adherence to safety protocols and GMP standards.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or holidays if needed.