Water System Operator

Sun Pharma; Kamrup Metropolitan; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma is seeking a Pharma Water System Technician to operate and monitor PW, WFI and Pure Steam systems, ensuring continuous water supply meeting pharmacopoeial standards. You will conduct routine parameter monitoring, sampling, and preventive maintenance in a cGMP environment.

The role requires documenting sanitization activities, supporting deviations investigations, and contributing to audits and inspections to maintain quality systems compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical water systems and utilities preferred.
• Familiarity with cGMP, GDP, USP/EP/IP guidelines.
• Ability to perform monitoring, sampling, and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate PW/WFI/Pure Steam systems and related equipment.
• Perform routine monitoring of conductivity, TOC, temperature, flow and pressure.
• Collect samples for microbiological and chemical testing; maintain sampling schedules.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on water system equipment.
• Execute sanitization (thermal/chemical) of PW/WFI systems and maintain records.
• Troubleshoot alarms and equipment failures; document deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain logs, checklists, and support regulatory audits and inspections.

Skills

Water system operation

Process monitoring

Maintenance & calibration

cGMP compliance

Job description

The Pharma Water System Technician is responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, sanitization, and compliance of pharmaceutical water generation, storage, and distribution systems, including Purified Water (PW), Water for Injection (WFI), and Pure Steam systems. The role ensures continuous supply of water meeting pharmacopoeial and regulatory requirements while maintaining compliance with cGMP standards.

Key Responsibilities

Water System Operations

• Operate and monitor pharmaceutical water systems including:
• Purified Water (PW)
• Water for Injection (WFI)
• Pure Steam System
• Reverse Osmosis (RO)
• Electro Deionization (EDI)
• Multi-Effect Distillation (MED)
• Vapor Compression Distillation Units
• Storage and Distribution Loops
• Ensure uninterrupted operation of water generation and distribution systems.

Monitoring & Sampling

• Perform routine monitoring of critical process parameters:
• Conductivity
• TOC (Total Organic Carbon)
• Temperature
• Flow Rate
• Pressure
• Ozone levels (where applicable)
• Collect and submit water samples for microbiological and chemical testing.
• Maintain sampling schedules as per approved procedures.

Maintenance Activities

• Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance on water system equipment.
• Replace filters, membranes, valves, pumps, and instrumentation components.
• Coordinate calibration and qualification of system instruments.
• Support annual shutdown and maintenance activities.

Sanitization Activities

• Execute thermal and chemical sanitization of PW/WFI systems.
• Maintain sanitization records and verify effectiveness.
• Support biofilm prevention and contamination control initiatives.

Troubleshooting

• Investigate alarms, equipment failures, and abnormal trends.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support deviation investigations related to water system excursions.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete logbooks, maintenance records, and utility checklists.
• Ensure compliance with:
• cGMP
• GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
• USP, EP, IP requirements
• FDA and EU GMP regulations
• Participate in audits and inspections.