Electrical Maintenance Technician-Pharma

Electrical Maintenance Technician - Alexandria

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering & Maintenance team in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing preventive and corrective electrical maintenance, troubleshooting electrical faults, repairing equipment breakdowns, and maintaining the reliability of production machinery and facility electrical systems.

The role covers electrical panels, motors, control circuits, power distribution systems, production equipment, and general facility electrical installations. The technician must ensure that all maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable electrical safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company procedures, and maintenance schedules.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production machinery, electrical panels, motors, control circuits, and facility electrical systems.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify electrical abnormalities, loose connections, overheating, damaged wiring, and potential equipment failures.
• Inspect and maintain electrical components, including contactors, relays, circuit breakers, sensors, switches, and protective devices.
• Follow preventive maintenance plans and complete assigned tasks within established deadlines.
• Record inspection findings and recommend corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

2. Electrical Troubleshooting and Breakdown Repair

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults in production equipment and facility electrical installations.
• Perform corrective maintenance and emergency repairs to restore equipment operation safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot motor control circuits, control panels, power supplies, and electrical protection systems.
• Identify the root causes of recurring electrical faults and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Coordinate with mechanical maintenance and other technical teams to resolve equipment breakdowns.
• Escalate complex faults and issues requiring specialized technical support.

3. Production Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain electrical components of pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical motors, drives, sensors, actuators, switches, and machine control circuits.
• Support equipment installation, electrical connections, relocation, and commissioning activities as assigned.
• Verify proper equipment operation following maintenance or repair before returning equipment to production, in accordance with approved procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production to minimize equipment downtime and avoid unnecessary disruption to manufacturing operations.

4. Facility Electrical Systems

• Maintain electrical distribution panels, lighting systems, power outlets, and general electrical installations throughout the facility.
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical supply circuits, protective devices, and distribution systems within the technician's authorization.
• Support the maintenance of generators, UPS systems, or other electrical backup systems where applicable.
• Report electrical hazards, abnormal operating conditions, and potential failures affecting facility operations.
• Assist with electrical installation and improvement projects as required.

5. Safety and GMP Compliance

• Follow electrical safety procedures, occupational health and safety requirements, and company-approved maintenance practices.
• Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and verify safe isolation before performing work on electrical equipment, where applicable.
• Use appropriate tools, testing instruments, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow GMP requirements when working in pharmaceutical production areas.
• Prevent contamination risks during maintenance activities and ensure the work area is properly cleaned and restored after completion.
• Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and maintenance-related deviations promptly.
• Ensure that tools, spare parts, and maintenance materials are controlled and removed from production areas after work is completed.

Job Requirements

• Technical diploma or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electricity, Electrical Power, or a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of practical experience in industrial electrical maintenance, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, control panels, wiring, relays, contactors, circuit breakers, and electrical protection devices.
• Practical experience in preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and breakdown repair.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Experience using electrical testing instruments, such as multimeters and clamp meters.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, safe isolation practices, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and maintenance documentation in pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred.