Production Equipment Technician

EVA Pharma; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Riyadh is seeking a dedicated Process Equipment Technician to ensure the smooth operation of production equipment. Responsibilities include installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical and electromechanical devices. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree and at least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, alongside strong communication skills in both Arabic and English. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on improving human health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar role in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Fully skilled in mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Good awareness and proficiency in mechanical fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain production area equipment.
• Execute routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
• Fabricate parts/components in-house using available machinery.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulic devices

Electrical systems

Communication skills in Arabic and English

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Associates degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical technology

Tools

Lathe machines

Grinders

Polishers

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and talented (Process Equipment Technician) to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will contribute to our mission of enhancing human health and well-being, ensuring that we meet the highest standards of excellence in our industry

Key Responsibilities

• Installations, troubleshoot and maintenance/overhauling of production area equipment, all mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic devices of machines for smooth operation in shifts with problem solving of breakdowns.
• Execute routine and non-routine maintenance activities. Record all observations and work progress, abnormalities and spares utilization in the work order ERP documents and maintenance work instruction. Escalate issues to supervisors/Manager.
• Execution of all Plan maintenance activities with documentation as per Standard Operating Procedures and other implemented documentation
• Regularly communicate the need of spares, additional works. Communicate effectively with all other Department (English/Arabic both).
• Fabricate parts/components in-house through available machinery at site.
• Consistently follow the work instructions written in SOPs/Work Orders and Standard works with Safety and Quality compliance.
• Escalate / Inform all abnormalities observed on floor especially in Production equipment to direct supervisors and Managers. Report near-miss, incidents (Quality & EHS) as per site system.
• Keep maintained all engineering tools in well-maintained and cleaned status used in GMP environment. Be aware of contamination and cross contamination risks and care points.
• Generate ideas for machine performance improvement and feedback to Supervisor.
• Participate in assigned tasks for modification, upgrade of machines.
• Giving feedback to the Technical Supervisor about any required spare parts for Production Equipment.

• Associates degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical technology with minimum of 10 years' experience in similar role in pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging industry (preferable).

• Fully skilled and competency in Mechanical, pneumatics , hydraulic devices, basic electrical including gears, gearboxes, bearings, different types of belts/conveyors, cutters, valves in pharmaceutical/food manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Good awareness and proficient Competency in mechanical fabrication through use of lathe machines, grinders, polishers and tools.
• Good communication (Arabic and English) and Team work / collaboration skills.
• Be able to work in shifts.
• Capability of using ERP system for maintenance reporting, purchasing requisition in English.
• GMP and EHS knowledge.