Utilities & Facilities Technician

659 Glaxo Saudi Arabia Limited; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company in Jeddah seeks a Utilities & Facilities Technician to manage maintenance and repair of facility systems including plumbing and HVAC. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in pharmaceuticals. This role emphasizes safety, compliance, and teamwork. Apply to join a company committed to shaping the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of practical experience in electrical inspections and maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of steam boiler operation and fluid mechanics.
• Practical experience preferred in a pharmaceutical setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Complete routine and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Monitor system functions daily and record data.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering applications

HVAC systems

Good command of spoken and written English

Education

Diploma / associate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

About the Role

GSK Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting Vision 2030 and the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudization in line with the hiring and the training and development of Saudi National capability.

Role overview — As a Utilities & Facilities Technician, you will ensure the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of a facility's physical structure and its various systems, including plumbing, water systems, HVAC, and general building maintenance. This role involves performing routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnosing system malfunctions, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality regulations and standards.

This role provides the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career. The responsibilities include the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Operating, maintaining and repairing the following systems and components: completion of planned maintenance on a scheduled weekly basis; completion of scheduled work-orders on a scheduled weekly basis; all GSAL factory buildings civil & fabric work.
• Repairing / replacement of all utility piping & sanitary systems to ensure proper condition, including potable water, chilled water, steam & condensate, and compressed air systems.
• Repairing & replacement of all piping and ductwork insulation related to HVAC ducting, potable water, chilled water, steam & condensate, and compressed air systems.
• Operation and maintenance of fire fighting systems & chillers.
• Report near misses and escalate as appropriate.
• Maintain safety in all utility areas and systems (safety compliance).
• Maintain EHS compliance in utility systems.
• Maintain acceptable housekeeping at all times.
• Report and escalate all quality issues appropriately.
• Maintain utilities and systems in GMP compliance and complete documentation on schedule in a GMP compliant manner.
• Request spare parts in the CMMS before physical issuance from the engineering store; inform supervisor of material requirements or shortages.
• Monitor system functions daily and record data.

Accountability

• Responsible for the operation & maintenance of the fire fighting system in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and design specifications.
• Carry out monthly maintenance of all factory doors and maintenance of fire shutters for production buildings, warehouses, and Cephs buildings.
• Perform monthly routine maintenance of buildings, installation repair of gypsum board partitions and ceiling tiles.
• Maintain HVAC ducting & piping insulation for potable water, chilled water, steam & condensate, compressed air systems and support services to HVAC systems.
• Use CMMS to record routine maintenance, review breakdown history, and update PPM routines as preventive measures.
• Carry out non-routine and breakdown maintenance as per other department requests.
• Ensure tools and test equipment are kept safe and calibrated prior to use.
• Conduct GEMBA to keep plant and areas clean and orderly at all times.
• Work closely with other team members; comply with site SOPs.
• Attend training courses to improve skills.
• Adhere to GSK Environmental, Health and Safety instructions per site EHS policy to prevent accidents and deliver EHS targets.
• Report abnormal incidents, conditions or near misses that may damage personnel, property, or company reputation.
• Comply with related Group Quality Policies and Governance Policies; participate in Operational Excellence initiatives (e.g., OE, JDI, Lean Sigma).
• Be familiar with Engineering Global Standards (GES) and ensure compliance; develop risk mitigation plans where applicable and monitor implementation.
• Carry out problem-solving sessions when required and ensure timely reporting and closure (Zap Reporting & Closure).

Basic Qualifications

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Diploma / associate degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering applications, including steam boiler operation, HVAC systems, fluid mechanics (pumps and compressors), and maintenance management.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of practical experience in electrical inspections and maintenance in an industrial environment (pharmaceutical experience preferred).
• Good command of spoken and written English.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join us in this impactful role, apply today. Together, we’ll get ahead of disease and shape the future of healthcare.

Closing Date: 18 September 2025

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our focus is on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases, to impact health at scale. We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most.

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