Instrumentation Engineer

The Utility Maintenance Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and calibration of all instrumentation systems supporting utility operations in a pharmaceutical plant. This role requires a strong understanding of instrumentation and control systems, pharmaceutical industry standards, and utility systems such as HVAC, water systems, and cleanroom environments.Key Responsibilities:

1. Instrumentation Maintenance & Calibration:
• Perform regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of utility-related instruments, including temperature sensors, pressure gauges, flow meters, and control valves.
• Ensure all instrumentation systems meet GMP, FDA, and regulatory compliance standards.
2. Utility System Support:
• Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation for utility systems such as purified water systems, HVAC, boilers, and chillers.
• Monitor and optimize utility performance to meet production requirements.
3. Compliance & Documentation:
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical standards and practices (e.g., GMP, FDA, ISO).
• Maintain accurate records of calibration, repairs, and maintenance activities in CMMS or equivalent systems.
4. Projects & Upgrades:
• Support utility system upgrades, modifications, and expansions by designing and implementing new instrumentation solutions.
• Participate in commissioning and validation of new systems or equipment.
5. Safety & Training:
• Follow and enforce safety protocols during all maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff on instrumentation and control systems.

• Education: Bachelor's degree or diploma in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:
• 3-5 years of experience in instrumentation maintenance within a pharmaceutical or utility maintenance context.
• Hands-on experience with DCS, PLC, SCADA, and BMS systems.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in calibration techniques, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field instruments.
• Familiarity with utility systems like HVAC, purified water systems, boilers, and chillers.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory standards (e.g., GMP, FDA).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Attributes:

• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile