Team Member Engineering - Water System

Job Description

To operate, monitor, maintain, and document the performance of Purified Water (PW), Water for Injection (WFI), Pure Steam, and associated utility systems in compliance with GMP, data integrity, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. System Operation & Monitoring

• Operate and monitor PW, WFI, Pure Steam Generator (PSG), and water distribution systems.
• Perform routine checks of critical parameters such as conductivity, TOC, temperature, pressure, flow, and tank levels.
• Monitor SCADA/BMS/HMI systems and respond to alarms promptly.
• Ensure continuous supply of PW, WFI, and Pure Steam to production areas.

2. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain logbooks, checklists, and records accurately as per GDP requirements.
• Record operational data at scheduled intervals.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP, EHS, and Data Integrity requirements.
• Support audit preparation and provide records during internal and external audits.

3. Sampling & Testing

• Perform routine PW, WFI, and Pure Steam sampling as per approved schedules.
• Coordinate with QC for analysis and follow up on results.
• Support investigation and corrective actions for out-of-specification or adverse trends.

4. Preventive Maintenance Support

• Assist engineering personnel during preventive maintenance and calibration activities.
• Support replacement of filters, valves, instruments, cartridges, UV lamps, and other equipment.
• Verify equipment availability and readiness after maintenance activities.

5. Cleaning & Sanitization

• Execute thermal and chemical sanitization activities as per SOPs.
• Monitor sanitization parameters and document results.
• Ensure cleanliness and housekeeping of water system areas.

6. Deviation, Incident & CAPA Support

• Report abnormalities, breakdowns, leaks, alarms, and quality concerns immediately.
• Participate in deviation investigations and root cause analysis.
• Implement assigned CAPA actions within timelines.

7. Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety procedures and permit-to-work requirements.
• Use appropriate PPE during operations and maintenance activities.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Diploma/Graduation in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Engineering or related field is mandatory.

Minimum Work Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical utility operations preferred.
• Knowledge of PW, WFI, Pure Steam, RO, EDI, UF, and distribution systems.

Skills & Attributes Functional Skills

• Calibration
• Computer System Validation
• Instrumentation
• Preventive Maintenance
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

Critical Exposures

• Experience in performing calibration of laboratory instruments, manufacturing equipment, and utilities in compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards is desired. Experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Life Sciences industry is desired.
• Exposure to developing and managing calibration schedules to ensure timely and compliant calibration of critical equipment is preferred.
• Experience in documenting calibration activities, including calibration certificates, deviation handling, and audit readiness, is desired.
• Experience in using Computerized Calibration Management Systems (CCMS) and digital calibration tools is desired.

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Additional Information

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

" Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

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