HVAC Section Head

EVA Pharma; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an HVAC Section Head to oversee all HVAC systems in the pharmaceutical plant. The ideal candidate will manage and maintain equipment, ensuring compliance with GMP standards and optimal performance. With 8-12 years of experience in HVAC systems, particularly in biotech, the role requires leadership in maintaining cleanroom conditions and managing a skilled team. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, alongside a commitment to health as a fundamental human right.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in HVAC systems, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom HVAC design and GMP.
• Hands-on experience with BMS systems and HVAC automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HVAC systems ensuring reliable environmental control.
• Ensure HVAC operations meet regulatory requirements like GMP and FDA.
• Lead and develop the HVAC engineering and technician team.

Skills

Cleanroom HVAC design

Chilled water plants

HEPA filtration

BMS systems

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

BMS

VFDs

Chiller controls

HVAC automation

Job description

Join EVA Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to empowering the fight for Health and well-being as a fundamental human right. Recognized and certified as the best place to work, we are committed to fostering a supportive and innovative environment for our team members.

Job Summary

The HVAC Section Head oversees all HVAC systems in the pharmaceutical plant, ensuring reliable environmental control and compliance with GMP requirements. The role manages the operation and maintenance of AHUs, fans, and the central chiller system, leads the HVAC team, and ensures optimal performance, energy efficiency, and continuous system reliability to support compliant manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operation of all HVAC systems, including: AHUs, FAUs, supply and exhaust fans and local ventilation systems, ensure stable temperature, humidity, airflow, and pressure differentials in production and storage areas, monitor HVAC performance through BMS/SCADA and optimize system efficiency.
• Ensure HVAC operations meet GMP, FDA, EMA, WHO, and local regulatory requirements, manage HEPA filter integrity testing, validation, and requalification schedules develop and maintain HVAC SOPs, work instructions, and risk assessments.
• Plan and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance, ensure proper calibration of temperature, humidity and differential pressure, improve equipment reliability through predictive maintenance, condition monitoring and RCFA.
• Lead energy conservation initiatives for HVAC and chilled water systems,Optimize chiller loading, pump curves, fan energy consumption, and heat recovery, recommend system upgrades, retrofits, or technological improvements.
• Lead and develop the HVAC engineering and technician team, coordinate training on GMP HVAC operation and maintenance, assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure continuous skill development.
• Lead HVAC-related capital projects, Review engineering designs, P&IDs, layout drawings, and technical submittals, ensure project execution meets timelines, budget, and quality requirements.
• Maintain HVAC logs, maintenance records, and equipment history files, prepare reports on system performance, downtime, energy consumption, and compliance, support audits and provide required documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in HVAC systems, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom HVAC design, chilled water plants, HEPA filtration, and GMP.
• Hands‑on experience with BMS systems, VFDs, chiller controls, and HVAC automation.
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities.