Senior Technician III
Job Description
Purpose
Mechanical shift technician/Fitter is responsible for Operation & Maintenance and troubleshooting of all non-production utility equipment that supports manufacturing. This includes Boilers, Air Compressors, Cooling Towers, Pumps, HVAC systems, ETP, Material Handling Systems, and PWS & Distribution systems. The role ensures uninterrupted operation of utility systems with high standards of safety, GMP documentation, and compliance.
Position / Job Title
Technician/Fitter – Utilities & Engineering
Department
Engineering
Reporting To
Assistant General Manager, Engineering
Location
Indore
Years of Experience
7–9 years (Pharma/FMCG/Process Industry preferred)
Dosage Form
Solid & Semi solid
Job Responsibilities / Deliverables
Utility Equipment Operation & Maintenance
• Perform daily operation and mechanical maintenance of Utility Area Equipment’s.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Air Compressors (Screw/Reciprocating).
• Maintain Boilers, steam lines, condensate recovery systems, and mechanical steam components.
• Carry out O&M of Cooling Towers, checking drift eliminators, nozzles, fill packs, pumps.
• Maintain Pumps (Centrifugal/Reciprocating/Submersible) including alignment and balancing.
• Maintain PWS & WFI distribution skids, sanitary pumps, and hygienic piping joints.
• Inspect and service heat exchangers (Shell & Tube/Plate Type).
• Perform mechanical maintenance for AHU/HVAC components such as belt alignment, pulley adjustment, bearings, and dampers.
Preventive Maintenance (PM)
• Execute preventive maintenance for all utility machines as per SOP & OEM guidelines.
• Carry out routine inspection of pumps, valves, bearings, seals, belts, and rotating parts.
• Perform lubrication, greasing, tightening, and equipment condition monitoring.
• Maintain PM checklists and ensure timely documentation.
• Execute PM schedules for all mechanical utility equipment.
• Perform condition monitoring (vibration, temperature, noise pattern checks).
• Maintain lubrication schedules for mechanical moving parts.
• Identify potential failures early and escalate immediately.
• Ensure availability of mechanical spare parts and consumables.
Breakdown Maintenance
• Diagnose mechanical faults and restore equipment in minimum time.
• Repair pumps, blowers, compressor modules, piping leaks, valves, and fittings.
• Replace mechanical seals, bearings, gaskets, couplings, belts, and filters.
Tools, Equipment & Workshop Competency
• Skilled in using mechanical tools such as spanners, torque wrenches, pullers, dial gauges, vernier calipers.
• Skilled in pump dismantling/assembly and rotating equipment repair.
• Basic knowledge of workshop machines (drill, grinder, cutting tools).
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.
Installation & Commissioning
1. Assist in installation and commissioning of utility equipment (Boiler, Compressor, Cooling Tower, HVAC units).
2. Support new piping installations, alignment, and equipment levelling.
Safety & Compliance
• Follow Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) and utility safety protocols.
• Use PPE and enforce compliance with safety standards.
• Support EHS inspections and implement corrective actions.
Qualifications Education:
• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Technician
Additional notes Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of pharma manufacturing equipment and utilities
• Strong hands‑on mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of pumps, compressors, boilers, cooling towers & HVAC mechanicals.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, GA diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Safety-conscious, reliable, and disciplined.
• Basic understanding of GMP expectations for utility operations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Zero Quality Incidents
• 100% adherence of PM Schedular
• 100% adherence of calibration schedular
• Utility Equipment uptime score must be more than 85%
• Zero Safety Incidents