Executive-Utility (Maintenance) Rubicon Research-Indore

Rubicon Research; Indore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Research in Indore oversees shift-based utility operations to ensure uninterrupted availability of boilers, chillers, air compressors, and water treatment. The role includes supervising technicians, coordinating maintenance with OEMs, and ensuring compliance with cGMP, GDP, and safety standards.

The candidate will monitor critical parameters, maintain logs, and support audits while coordinating across production, QA, EHS, and engineering teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in pharma OSD utilities preferred.
• Familiarity with PW quality, clean utility parameters.
• Exposure to regulatory audits (USFDA, EU-GMP, WHO).

Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted operation of utility systems during the shift.
• Monitor boilers, chillers, compressors, and water treatment.
• Supervise technicians and allocate shift tasks.
• Coordinate with OEMs and service providers for maintenance.
• Ensure timely restoration of utility services during emergencies.
• Maintain shift logs and handover records.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Plant Equipment

BMS/SCADA

Education

BE/BTech Mechanical

Tools

SCADA

BMS

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Utility Shift Operations
Ensure uninterrupted operation of all utility systems during the assigned shift.
Monitor performance and operating parameters of:
Boilers, Chillers, Air Compressors, Water Treatment Plant, Pre-Treatment Plant, Utility Distribution Systems
Ensure utility availability to production, warehouse, laboratory, and support areas.
Review utility logs and maintain shift records.

Shift Supervision & Manpower Management:

Supervise utility technicians and contract manpower during the shift.
Allocate daily maintenance and operational activities to shift technicians.
Monitor completion of assigned activities.
Ensure optimum manpower utilization during routine and breakdown activities.
Conduct shift handover and takeover meetings.
Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
Execute and monitor preventive maintenance activities as per schedule.
Attend and coordinate breakdown maintenance activities.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues related to utility equipment.
Coordinate with OEMs and service providers when required.
Ensure timely restoration of utility services during emergencies.

Mechanical & Electrical Monitoring:

Monitor critical operating parameters include:
Temperature, Pressure, Flow, Voltage, Current, Frequency Equipment Running Hours
Perform first-level troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.
Ensure proper operation of motors, pumps, valves, control panels, and instrumentation.

GMP, GDP & Documentation Compliance:

Follow cGMP requirements applicable to utility operations.
Ensure Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in all utility records.
Maintain logbooks, checklists, maintenance records, and utility reports.
Ensure data integrity and documentation compliance in line with ALCOA++ principles.
Support audits and inspections by providing required utility records.

Safety, EHS & Compliance:

Ensure compliance with plant EHS requirements and utility safety procedures.
Follow Permit-to-Work requirements.
Ensure adherence to:
LOTO Procedures
Electrical Safety Practices
Boiler Safety Requirements
Working at Height Procedures
Confined Space Requirements
Identify and report unsafe conditions.
Participate in safety inspections and risk assessments.

Utility Performance Monitoring:

Monitor utility consumption and performance trends.
Report abnormal operating conditions.
Support energy conservation initiatives.
Maintain required utility efficiency and reliability levels.

Coordination & Communication:

Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse, EHS, and
Engineering teams.
Ensure timely communication of utility abnormalities.
Escalate critical utility issues to management as required.

Qualifications Education:

B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical
Engineering

Additional notes:

Skills & Competencies:
Strong understanding of mechanical utility systems.
Understanding of pharma utility quality standards (PW quality, clean utility parameters).
Ability to read engineering drawings (P&ID, utility layout).
Experience in Pharma OSD Utilities (mandatory preference).
Exposure to regulatory audits: USFDA, EU-GMP, WHO.
Familiarity with automation systems (BMS/SCADA) is an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Utility Availability 99%
Preventive Maintenance Compliance 95%
Zero Critical Utility Interruptions
Timely Closure of Breakdown Activities
Zero Data Integrity Violations
100% GDP Compliance
Zero Major Safety Incidents
Timely Completion of Shift Documentation
Reduction in Repeat Breakdowns

Preferred candidate profile

Candidate should have hands on experience in Utility Maintenance and operations in pharma indutry.