Immediate Need - Electrical & Utility Maintenance

Aspiro Pharma Ltd.

Hyderabad

On-site

INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Aspiro Pharma Ltd. in Hyderabad seeks a Senior Electrical & Utilities Engineer to lead operation, maintenance and reliability of electrical systems and critical utilities in pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will drive preventive/predictive maintenance, RCA, CAPA and energy optimization while ensuring cGMP compliance and safety.

The role requires 10–15 years of relevant experience and a BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering, with proven leadership of an engineering team in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

10–15 years of experience in electrical maintenance for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
Experience with GMP/compliance in pharma environments.

Responsibilities

Operation, maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement of electrical systems and utility infrastructure.
Ensure safe, reliable and uninterrupted electrical power and critical utilities; maintain compliance with cGMP and EHS.
Lead electrical systems maintenance, DV/UPS, MCCs, transformers and protection relays.
Manage preventive & predictive maintenance programs and energy management initiatives.
Lead RCA/CAPA for major electrical failures and drive energy optimization projects.
Oversee team management and coordination with production, QA, validation and projects.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Team leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech – Electrical Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Department: Engineering / Maintenance
Function: Electrical & Utilities
Industry: Pharmaceutical Injectable / Aseptic Manufacturing
Experience: 10–15 years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech – Electrical Engineering
Reporting To: Head – Engineering / Plant Engineering Head

1. Job Description

Responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement of electrical systems and utility infrastructure supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

The role will ensure safe, reliable and uninterrupted availability of electrical power and critical utilities, while maintaining compliance with cGMP, EHS, statutory requirements, engineering standards and company procedures.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Electrical Systems

Overall responsibility for maintenance and reliability of:

HT/LT electrical systems
Transformers
HT/LT panels and MCCs
DG sets
UPS systems
Battery banks and chargers
APFC panels
VFDs and soft starters
Electrical distribution systems
Emergency power systems
Lighting and essential power systems

Monitor electrical load, power quality, energy consumption and system reliability.
Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance of all critical electrical assets.
Troubleshoot electrical breakdowns and coordinate emergency restoration.
Conduct RCA for repeated electrical failures and implement CAPA.
Monitor electrical protection systems, relays, breakers and interlocks.
Ensure proper functioning and periodic testing of:

Protection relays
Earth-pit systems
Lightning protection
Emergency power systems
Electrical safety systems

B. Utility Maintenance

Responsible for reliable operation and maintenance of critical plant utilities, including:

Chillers and chilled-water systems
Cooling towers
HVAC utility systems
Compressors
Compressed air systems
Nitrogen systems
Vacuum systems
Boilers / steam systems, where applicable
Hot water systems
PW/WFI generation and distribution systems
Pure steam systems
Utility pumps
Water-treatment systems
Utility distribution networks

Ensure adequate utility capacity and reliability to support current production and future expansion requirements.

C. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Prepare annual and monthly PM plans for electrical and utility equipment.
Ensure 100% compliance for critical PM activities.
Develop condition-monitoring programs for critical assets.
Monitor equipment health through:

Vibration monitoring
Thermography
Oil analysis
Electrical parameter monitoring
Energy monitoring

Analyze equipment history and failure trends to improve reliability.
Maintain critical spare inventory and identify long-lead-time spares.

D. Breakdown Management

Lead troubleshooting of major electrical and utility breakdowns.
Ensure timely restoration of critical systems.
Coordinate with OEMs and specialist contractors when required.
Conduct structured RCA for major breakdowns.
Implement permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurring failures.
Track MTBF, MTTR and equipment availability.

E. Energy Management

Monitor electricity, chilled water, compressed air, steam and other utility consumption.
Identify opportunities for energy conservation and operating-cost reduction.
Drive projects related to:

Chiller efficiency
Cooling-tower optimization
Power-factor improvement
Harmonic reduction
VFD optimization
Compressed-air leakage reduction
HVAC optimization
Utility automation

Develop and monitor energy-saving initiatives and ROI.

F. Projects & Expansion

Provide engineering support for new projects, facility expansions, and capacity enhancement.
Prepare/review:

URS
Technical specifications
Electrical load calculations
Utility load calculations
P&IDs
Single-line diagrams
Equipment specifications

Participate in vendor technical evaluations.
Support FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning and qualification.
Ensure proper integration of new systems with existing utilities.
Review project designs for maintainability, reliability and safety.

G. GMP / Qualification / Compliance

Ensure engineering systems are maintained in accordance with cGMP requirements.
Support IQ/OQ/PQ and requalification activities for applicable utility systems.
Participate in:

Change Control
Deviation investigations
CAPA
Engineering QMS activities
Audit preparation and responses

Maintain engineering documentation and equipment history.
Ensure calibration and preventive maintenance requirements are met for applicable utility monitoring instruments.
Support regulatory and customer audits.

H. Safety & Statutory Compliance

Ensure strict compliance with:

Electrical safety requirements
PTW systemLOTO
PPE requirements
EHS procedures
Statutory electrical inspections

Conduct periodic electrical safety inspections.
Ensure DG, transformer, HT systems and other statutory equipment are maintained as required.
Investigate electrical incidents and implement preventive actions.

I. Team Management

Lead and develop Electrical & Utility Maintenance team.
Allocate manpower according to plant requirements.
Establish competency and training plans.
Monitor team performance and productivity.
Ensure shift coverage for critical utilities.
Develop SOPs, PM procedures and troubleshooting guides.
Coordinate with Production, QA, Validation, Projects, EHS and other departments.

4. Technical Competencies

HT/LT electrical systems
Transformers and switchgear
DG and UPS systems
MCC/PCC panels
VFDs and motor control
Electrical protection and relays
Power quality and harmonics
Chillers and cooling towers
HVAC systems
Compressed air and nitrogen systems
PW/WFI/PSG systems
Pumps and utility distribution
BMS/SCADA/EMS
Energy management
Preventive/predictive maintenance
RCA / CAPA
GMP and pharmaceutical engineering requirements

5. Preferred Experience

Experience in pharmaceutical injectable / aseptic manufacturing facilities with exposure to critical utilities, cleanroom HVAC, PW/WFI, chillers, DG/UPS systems, BMS/SCADA and regulatory audits is preferred.

Experience in Greenfield/Brownfield projects, capacity expansion and utility optimization will be an added advantage.

6. Behavioural Competencies