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Assistant Manager, Mechanical Engineering at Amneal… · Ahmedabad…
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Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Manager – Water system & Utilities (Operations & Maintenance – Parenteral Unit) Department: Project & Engineering Reporting to: Manager – Project & Engineering Location: Parenteral Manufacturing Facility
1. Operation & Monitoring of Water system
Ensure continuous and compliant operation of:
- Pretreatment, PW, WFI, pure steam, compressed air and gas distribution systems.
Monitor critical parameters such as:
- Flow, pressure, temperature, conductivity, TOC, differential pressure and system alarms.
Ensure utilities meet required quality attributes for aseptic / parenteral manufacturing.
Coordinate with production and QA for utility availability and usage planning.
Maintain required spares/inventory of engineering department.
2. Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
- Prepare, review and execute preventive maintenance plans for all utility systems.
- Attend and resolve breakdowns with minimum downtime and root cause analysis.
- Ensure availability of critical spares for all utility equipment (pumps, valves, instruments, sensors, filters, etc.).
- Supervise and guide technicians and contract service personnel.
3. Water & Steam System Compliance
Ensure:
- Sanitization / sterilization cycles (thermal or chemical) are performed as per approved SOPs.
- Loop integrity, slope, dead-leg control and proper circulation.
Review and support:
- Trending of conductivity, TOC and microbiological results.
Support investigations related to:
- OOS / OOT / excursions of PW, WFI and pure steam systems.
4. Compressed Air, Nitrogen & CO₂ Systems
Ensure reliable supply and quality of:
- Compressor systems, dryers, filters and distribution headers.
Maintain and monitor:
- Cylinder manifolds / bulk supply systems for nitrogen and CO₂.
Ensure compliance with:
- Pressure safety, alarm systems and changeover arrangements.
Support risk mitigation related to:
- Cross connections, wrong gas supply and pressure failures.
5. Documentation & GMP Compliance
Prepare, review and maintain:
- SOPs, checklists, logbooks and Operation, maintenance records.
Ensure:
- All activities are performed as per GMP and site procedures.
Support internal, customer and regulatory audits related to utility systems.
Ensure proper documentation of:
- Deviations, CAPA, change controls and risk assessments.
6. Qualification, Validation & Revalidation Support
Support preparation and execution of:
- DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ activities for new and existing utility systems.
Support protocol execution for:
- PW, WFI, pure steam, compressed air and gas distribution systems.
Support periodic requalification and performance monitoring activities.
Coordinate with QA and validation teams during execution.
7. Change Management & Projects
Actively participate in:
- Utility related modifications, revamping and capacity enhancement projects.
Prepare and support:
- Engineering inputs for MOC, URS, layouts, P&ID reviews and equipment selection.
Coordinate with:
- Vendors, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
Ensure:
- Proper installation, commissioning and handover of new systems.
8. Safety & EHS Compliance
Ensure compliance with:
- Electrical, mechanical, pressure vessel and chemical handling safety requirements.
Ensure proper implementation of:
- Permit-to-work, LOTO and confined space procedures.
Promote safe working practices among technicians and contractors.
9. Technical & Professional Skills
Strong working knowledge of:
- PW, WFI, pure steam and loop design concepts
- Sanitization / sterilization practices
- Microbiological and chemical control of water systems
Good understanding of:
- GMP, data integrity and regulatory expectations for utilities
Experience in:
- Qualification / validation documentation
- Deviation, CAPA and change control processes
Hands-on troubleshooting capability for:
- Pumps, valves, heat exchangers, instruments and automation systems
Good communication, coordination and documentation skills.
Qualifications
- B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Chemical Engineering.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical water system & utilities, preferably in parenteral / sterile manufacturing facility.