BMS & EMS Technician

Adcock Ingram; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Roodepoort seeks an experienced professional proficient in Building Management Systems (BMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS). The successful candidate will ensure reliable operation of these systems, manage planned maintenance, and comply with regulatory requirements. A trade-tested Artisan with at least 10 years of experience in an FMCG environment is required, with emphasis on preventive maintenance principles and advanced computer skills. Additional pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Trade tested Artisan with National Diploma as a minimum qualification.
• 10 years’ experience within an FMCG Engineering/Manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years BMS/EMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Management and administration of BMS/EMS.
• Assist with planning and scheduling of maintenance work.
• Submit monthly system reports to management.

Skills

Preventative maintenance principles

Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Education

National Diploma in Engineering

B-Tech/B Eng/BSc Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

EMS/BMS software

Job description

Job Purpose

To ensure the efficient and reliable operation of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS). This involves installing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting these systems to optimize building performance and energy usage. To regulatory requirements with regards to Good Engineering Practices (GEP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as well as compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 as amended

Key Job Outputs

• Management and administration of BMS/EMS
• Assist with Planning and scheduling of all planned maintenance work
• Arrange resources such as spares, tools and materials as part of the planning process and ensure quality of spares received for BMS/EMS by checking compliance with drawings, specifications and manufacturing processes
• Analyses trends, failures and costs by gathering information regarding breakdowns and recommends changes to improve maintenance effectiveness
• Maintains a technical library of equipment manuals, drawings, electrical certificate of compliance, safety data sheets, statutory inspection records and calibration certificates
• Submit monthly system reports to management detailing analysis trends on failures and breakdowns, including making recommendations to improve maintenance effectiveness
• Assist with various quality system elements for engineering such as deviation management, root cause analysis, CAPA management, change control, and quality risk management
• Ensure that pharmaceutical systems such DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ are complied with as per SAHPRA and other regulatory requirements, in consultation with Validation Department
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements with regard to Good Engineering Practices (GEP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Drafting and update of relevant departmental SOPs timeously
• Develop, review and update Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules for the BMS/EMS
• Ensure the creation of statutory and quality sensitive equipment, calibrations and inspections work orders, including the execution thereof

Qualifications

• Trade tested Artisan with National Diploma as a minimum qualification
• Desired qualification – National Diploma/B-Tech/B Eng/BSc Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 10 years’ experience within an FMCG Engineering/Manufacturing environment with at least 5 years BMS/EMS experience
• Pharmaceutical industry experience will be advantageous
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles and systems
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft office suite packages and EMS/BMS software
• Knowledge of HVAC systems

Closing Date

02 February 2026.