Senior Electrical Utilities Lead – GMP Pharma Facilities

EVA Pharma; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EVA Pharma is seeking an Electrical Systems Section Head to lead the engineering team responsible for the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all electrical utilities and facility systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will ensure system integrity, energy efficiency, and uninterrupted support to production while excluding direct responsibility for process equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 8–12 years in electrical engineering with leadership experience.
• Experience in GMP-regulated pharma/manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of MV, LV and Low-Current systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems such as Maximo and SAP PM.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical work complies with GMP, GDP, validation requirements, and electrical codes.
• Oversee operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of MV switchgear, transformers, RMUs, and main distribution.
• Lead and develop a team of electrical engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Lead installation, commissioning, modification, and expansion projects for facility and utility electrical systems; review/approve technical specs.
• Ensure reliable electrical supply for HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, air compressors, and vacuum systems.
• Lead RCA for electrical failures and develop mitigation plans, redundancy concepts, and emergency procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Project management

Contractor management

Communication skills

GMP knowledge

MV systems

CMMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (nice to have)

Tools

Maximo

SAP PM

Job description

EVA Pharma is seeking an Electrical Systems Section Head to lead the engineering team responsible for the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all electrical utilities and facility systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will ensure system integrity, energy efficiency, and uninterrupted support to production while excluding direct responsibility for process equipment.