Pharma/API Shift Instrumentation Engineer - Goa, Indore, Maharashtra

Position Open Only for candidates from Pharma/API sector. Non Pharma candidates need not apply

The Utility Maintenance Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and calibration of all instrumentation systems supporting utility operations in a pharmaceutical plant. This role requires a strong understanding of instrumentation and control systems, pharmaceutical industry standards, and utility systems such as HVAC, water systems, and cleanroom environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Instrumentation Maintenance & Calibration:
   
• Perform regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of utility-related instruments, including temperature sensors, pressure gauges, flow meters, and control valves.
• Ensure all instrumentation systems meet GMP, FDA, and regulatory compliance standards.
2. Utility System Support:
   
• Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation for utility systems such as purified water systems, HVAC, boilers, and chillers.
• Monitor and optimize utility performance to meet production requirements.
3. Compliance & Documentation:
   
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical standards and practices (e.g., GMP, FDA, ISO).
• Maintain accurate records of calibration, repairs, and maintenance activities in CMMS or equivalent systems.
4. Projects & Upgrades:
   
• Support utility system upgrades, modifications, and expansions by designing and implementing new instrumentation solutions.
• Participate in commissioning and validation of new systems or equipment.
5. Safety & Training:
   
• Follow and enforce safety protocols during all maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff on instrumentation and control systems.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or diploma in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:
• 3-5 years of experience in instrumentation maintenance within a pharmaceutical or utility maintenance context.
• Hands-on experience with DCS, PLC, SCADA, and BMS systems.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in calibration techniques, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field instruments.
• Familiarity with utility systems like HVAC, purified water systems, boilers, and chillers.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory standards (e.g., GMP, FDA).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Attributes:

• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset