Team Member - Engineering (Electrical)

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining & relocation support

Family support (Maternity & Paternity)

Learning and development opportunities

Medical coverage for you and family

Life coverage

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. in Visakhapatnam seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Professional to ensure reliable electrical support for pharmaceutical manufacturing and utility systems.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, safety, and continuous improvement within a heavily regulated environment. The candidate should bring 8+ years of pharmaceutical electrical maintenance experience, hold a Diploma and a B.Tech/B.E.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering with 33KV license is mandatory.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical maintenance within pharmaceutical, API, OSD, healthcare, FMCG, or regulated manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable electrical operation for pharmaceutical manufacturing, utility, and facility systems in GMP-compliant settings.
• Maintain HT/LT panels, transformers, DG sets, UPS, PCC/MCC panels and distribution boards.
• Provide electrical support for HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, and water systems; minimize downtime.
• Assist in calibration activities and coordinate with vendors during maintenance.
• Maintain logs, SOPs, PTW, LOTO, and support audits and CAPA implementations.
• Follow safety/EHS policies and drive energy management and continuous improvement.
• Participate in installation, commissioning, qualification, and plant-improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Motors

VFDs

UPS

DG sets

Transformers

HVAC electrical systems

Reading electrical drawings

GMP/EHS compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering with 33KV license

Job description

Company Description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

To ensure reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance of all electrical systems and equipment supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing, utility, and facility operations while adhering to GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted electrical support for production and utility systems while maintaining GMP compliance, safety, reliability, and operational excellence in the pharmaceutical facility.

1. Electrical Maintenance

• Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Maintain HT/LT panels, transformers, DG sets, UPS systems, PCC/MCC panels, and distribution boards.
• Perform routine inspection and troubleshooting of motors, starters, VFDs, soft starters, and electrical control circuits.
• Ensure timely closure of maintenance work orders and breakdown reports.

2. Utility & Production Equipment Support

• Provide electrical support for HVAC systems, AHUs, chillers, air compressors, boilers, cooling towers, and water systems.
• Support electrical maintenance of production equipment such as compression, coating, granulation, capsule filling, packing, and inspection machines.
• Attend equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime.

3. Calibration & Instrument Coordination

• Assist in calibration activities related to electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and service engineers during maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

4. Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain maintenance logbooks, checklists, and equipment history records.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow SOPs, Work Instructions, Permit to Work (PTW), and LOTO procedures.
• Support audit observations, CAPA implementation, and documentation requirements.

5. Safety & EHS

• Ensure safe electrical practices during maintenance activities.
• Follow electrical isolation and Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and participate in safety initiatives.
• Comply with all EHS policies and statutory regulations.

6. Energy Management

• Monitor electrical consumption and identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Support implementation of energy conservation initiatives.
• Participate in power quality monitoring and demand management activities.

7. Project & Improvement Activities

• Assist in installation, commissioning, qualification, and modification of electrical systems.
• Participate in engineering projects, plant expansion, and equipment upgrades.
• Contribute to Kaizen, reliability improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of electrical maintenance practices.
• Understanding of motors, VFDs, UPS, DG sets, transformers, and HVAC electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and control schematics.
• Basic knowledge of GMP, EHS, and pharmaceutical compliance requirements.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering and 33KV license is mandate.

8+ years of experience in electrical maintenance within pharmaceutical, API, OSD, healthcare, FMCG, or regulated manufacturing industries.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment,

• joining & relocation support
• family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits)
• learning and development opportunities
• medical coverage for yourself and your family
• life coverage for yourself

" Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/\"