Senior Technician III

Rubicon Research Limited; Indore District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Research Limited in Pithampur seeks a Water System Operator – Engineering with 5–7 years of experience to ensure safe, reliable operation of the Water Generation Unit and PW distribution loop in a cGMP environment.

You will monitor process parameters, perform start-up/shutdown activities, and support QA/QC during validation and audits while coordinating maintenance with engineering teams to ensure compliance and safe operation.

Qualifications

• ITI or Diploma in a relevant trade is mandatory.
• Good understanding of pharma water systems (RO, UF, PW loop) and PW quality parameters.
• Exposure to regulatory audits: USFDA, EU-GMP, WHO is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Water Generation System (RO/UF/Soft Water/Pre-treatment).
• Manage PW Distribution Loop monitoring: temperature, flow, pressure, sanitization cycles.
• Maintain utility logbooks and PW generation records with accuracy.
• Support preventive and breakdown maintenance of water system equipment.
• Adhere to EHS and GMP guidelines; ensure safety and proper lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.

Skills

Pharma water systems knowledge

PW loop parameters monitoring

Trend analysis & interpretation

Regulatory audits exposure

Shift operation & compliance

Education

ITI / Diploma in any Trade

Tools

PLC panels

Pumps & valves

Instrumentation

Job description

Purpose

Generation & Purified Water Distribution System Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the Water Generation Unit (RO/UF/Soft Water/Pre-treatment) and the Purified Water (PW) Distribution Loop. The role ensures uninterrupted availability of water at required quality standards to support manufacturing, QC, and allied functions while adhering to cGMP and regulatory norms.

Position / Job Title

Water System Operator – Engineering

Department

Engineering/Technical services

Reporting To

Assistant General Manager, Engineering

Location

Pithampur

Years Of Experience

05–07 years of experience.

Dosage Form

Solid & Semi solid

Job Responsibilities

Deliverables

Operation of Water Generation System

Operate And Monitor Water System Equipment Including

• Raw water pre-treatment (Sand filter, Carbon filter, Softener)
• RO/UF modules
• Heat exchangers / PW generation skids
• Storage tanks & circulation pumps
• Maintain system parameters such as flow rate, conductivity, pressure, temperature, and microbial control.
• Timely start-up, shutdown, and smooth operation during shift.

Monitoring & Control of PW Distribution System

Monitor The Purified Water Loop Circulation Parameters

• Temperature, flow velocity, pressure, return line quality, tank level & sanitization cycles.
• Perform daily sampling support activities for PW loop.
• Assist in hot water / chemical sanitization as per SOPs.

Compliance, GMP & Documentation

Maintain all utility logbooks and PW generation records accurately.

Ensure Timely Completion Of

• Shift checklists
• Sanitization logs
• Trend sheets for conductivity, temperature, TOC, and microbial limits
• Assist QA/QC during validation, sampling, and regulatory audits.
• Immediately report any deviations, alarms, or out-of-spec conditions.

Maintenance Support

• Support preventive & breakdown maintenance of water system equipment.
• Assist in filter media change, membrane flushing, pump maintenance, sensor calibration support, etc.
• Coordinate with engineering teams during planned shutdown activities

Safety & Good Engineering Practice

Follow all EHS and GMP guidelines while handling chemicals (CIP chemicals, sanitizing agents).

Ensure safe operation of pumps, valves, tanks, and electrical panels.

Adhere to Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify abnormalities and improvement opportunities in system performance.
• Ensure minimal water wastage and optimize system efficiency

Qualifications

Education: ITI / Diploma in any Trade.

Additional Notes

Skills & Competencies

• Good understanding of Pharma water systems (RO, UF, PW loop).
• Knowledge of PW quality parameters (Conductivity, TOC, microbial specifications).
• Basic understanding of pumps, valves, PLC panels, and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret utility trends, gauges, and system diagrams.
• Experience in Pharma OSD Utilities (mandatory preference).
• Exposure to regulatory audits: USFDA, EU-GMP, WHO.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero Quality Incidents
• 100% adherence of PM Schedular
• 100% adherence of calibration schedular
• Zero Safety Incidents