Production Equipment Technician

Eva Pharma; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Process Equipment Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a strong skill set in mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining equipment, executing maintenance activities, and documenting progress. The role demands good communication skills in both Arabic and English, and the ability to work in shifts. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to enhancing health and well-being.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a similar role in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Fully skilled in mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulic devices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production area equipment.
• Execute routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
• Document observations and work progress.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem solving

Communication in Arabic and English

Education

Associates degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical technology

Tools

Lathe machines

Grinders

Polishers

Job description

Overview

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: 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.

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 departments (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 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 provide feedback to Supervisor.
• Participate in assigned tasks for modification, upgrade of machines.
• Provide feedback to the Technical Supervisor about any required spare parts for Production Equipment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical technology with minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar role in pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging industry (preferable).
• Fully skilled and competent 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 proficiency in mechanical fabrication through use of lathe machines, grinders, polishers and tools.
• Good communication in Arabic and English and teamwork/collaboration skills.
• Be able to work in shifts.
• Capability of using ERP system for maintenance reporting, purchasing requisition in English.
• GMP and EHS knowledge.