Walk-in || Maintenance Executive/Manager

Job Purpose

To lead and manage plant maintenance activities, ensuring maximum equipment availability, safe and reliable operation, minimum breakdowns, and compliance with GMP, safety, statutory and engineering requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of production and utility equipment.
• Ensure smooth operation and maintenance of reactors, centrifuges, dryers, mills, pumps, compressors, vacuum systems and other API manufacturing equipment.
• Manage maintenance of utilities including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, DG sets, HVAC, air compressors and electrical systems.
• Analyze equipment breakdowns, identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Prepare and monitor preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely execution.
• Lead maintenance technicians and coordinate manpower, contractors and external service agencies.
• Maintain engineering records, maintenance history, spare-parts inventory and equipment-related documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, EHS and other departments for maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, safety procedures and statutory requirements.
• Support installation, commissioning, modification and qualification of new equipment.
• Control maintenance costs and optimize spare-parts consumption.
• Conduct regular inspection of critical equipment and identify potential failures.
• Participate in audits and ensure timely closure of engineering-related observations and CAPAs.
• Promote safe working practices, permit-to-work systems, LOTO and preventive safety measures.

Qualification & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 610 years of relevant experience in API, pharmaceutical, chemical or process manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and utility maintenance.
• Experience in GMP/regulated manufacturing environments will be preferred.

Key Competencies

Leadership | Troubleshooting | Preventive Maintenance | Utility Management | Team Management | Root Cause Analysis | Cost Control | GMP & Safety Compliance

Job Description – Maintenance Executive

Department: Engineering / Maintenance
Industry: API / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location: Boisar – Tarapur MIDC
Reporting To: Maintenance Manager / Plant Head

Job Purpose

To execute preventive, breakdown and routine maintenance activities and ensure reliable operation of production equipment and plant utilities with minimum downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of plant equipment.
• Attend breakdowns and restore equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor reactors, pumps, centrifuges, dryers, mills, compressors, vacuum systems and other process equipment.
• Assist in maintenance of boilers, chillers, DG sets, HVAC, cooling towers, compressors and electrical systems.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and identify abnormalities.
• Maintain maintenance checklists, breakdown reports and equipment history records.
• Follow maintenance schedules and ensure timely completion of assigned jobs.
• Coordinate with Production and other departments during equipment maintenance.
• Ensure proper use of tools, PPE, work permits and LOTO procedures.
• Assist in installation, commissioning and modification of equipment.
• Maintain adequate stock and records of engineering spares and consumables.
• Follow GMP, SOP, EHS and statutory requirements during all maintenance activities.
• Support root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–6 years of relevant experience in API, pharmaceutical, chemical or process manufacturing.
• Candidates with hands-on experience in process equipment and utility maintenance will be preferred.

Key Competencies

Technical Troubleshooting | Preventive Maintenance | Equipment Handling | Utility Maintenance | Documentation | Safety Awareness | Teamwork | GMP Compliance