Engineering Technician

Cipla Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Pharma/API industry is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance activities, ensuring minimal breakdowns and adherence to safety standards. The successful candidate will manage maintenance schedules, procure materials, and implement energy conservation strategies. This position requires a Graduate Engineer or Diploma in Engineering with 2 to 5 years of relevant industry experience and proficiency in computer-based tools like AutoCAD and SAP.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years in Pharma/API industry (maintenance and projects).
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience required.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance/modification activities and update related documentation.
• Implement PPM as per schedule to prevent breakdowns.
• Monitor safe operation of machines and report deviations.

Skills

Energy Conservation

Maintenance Management

Problem Solving

Computer Literacy

Good Engineering Practices

Education

Graduate Engineer or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Purpose

Execute maintenance activities in the plant to ensure minimal breakdowns and maximum efficiency, following safety and GMP standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Schedule and execute maintenance/modification activities and update related documentation.
• Cater to machine and facility maintenance requirements of the block.
• Prepare and submit shift engineer reports for smooth shift handovers.
• Follow good engineering practices during planned preventive maintenance (PPM).
• Execute CAPA on deviations with QA and section heads.
• Maintain engineering documents in accordance with cGMP and good engineering practices.
• Procure, inspect, and maintain materials from the engineering store.
• Execute breakdown and scheduled work to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain critical spares inventory to reduce resolution time.
• Implement PPM as per schedule to prevent breakdowns.
• Track and receipt job cards for breakdown activities.
• Implement new technologies initiated by management.
• Attend training sessions and apply learnings to improve machine performance.
• Implement and close ideas from internal audits and idea generation sessions.
• Monitor energy use and report areas for conservation.
• Implement energy conservation activities to improve equipment efficiency and reduce costs.
• Identify areas for waste reduction and work simplification.
• Manage activities within budget to reduce operating expenses.
• Verify contract invoices and prepare job orders based on estimates.
• Issue work permits to contractual staff, ensuring safety and hazard communication.
• Monitor safe operation of machines and report deviations.
• Participate in safety meetings and implement safety actions.
• Maintain safety permit procedures.
• Issue materials to contractors and record transactions in SAP.
• Maintain critical spares and consumables inventory, monitor usage and stock levels.
• Assess log book requirements, request QA, and issue documents timely.
• Classify and reuse scrap materials where possible.

Educational Qualifications

Graduate Engineer or Diploma in Engineering.

Relevant Experience

2 to 5 years in Pharma/API industry (maintenance and projects). Awareness of utility and process equipment maintenance, energy conservation, industrial automation, cGMP, and good engineering practices. Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience. Computer literacy required, preferably with AutoCAD.