About SaudiBio:
Saudi Biotechnology Manufacturing Company (SAUDIBIO) is a Saudi Joint Stock Company and was established in 2010. A leading biopharmaceutical company duly incorporated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, SaudiBio has a multipurpose sterile fill and finish facility for biopharmaceutical products and is a leading insulin manufacturer in Saudi Arabia.
Job Location:
Sudair – Saudi Arabia
Working Days and Hours:
Sunday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Position Title:
Mechanical Technician
Main Responsibilities:
- Identify, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical problems related to plant facilities and production equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance according to defined schedules and intervals, ensuring timely completion and proper documentation of maintenance activities and resolutions.
- Operate and maintain air compressors, including replacing line filters, water separators, oil filters, and oil separators. Maintain generators and steam generators, including completing relevant checklists and records.
- Provide action plans and maintenance status reports as required.
- Troubleshoot equipment problems, conduct basic root cause analysis, and develop appropriate solutions.
- Ensure the availability of mechanical spare parts for scheduled and planned maintenance activities, including physical inventory checks and stock inspections.
- Follow safety requirements and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, and aprons.
- Ensure proper care and cleanliness of tools, parts, materials, and assigned work areas.
- Cover shifts and perform related responsibilities, including temperature and humidity monitoring and ensuring utilities functionality.
- Perform routine temperature and humidity monitoring within the facility during holidays, when required.
- Perform tasks assigned by the Engineering Manager following the required training and certification, particularly before undertaking any GMP-related activities.
- Perform workshop operations using lathe, grinding, and drilling machines, including machining, cutting, drilling, boring, welding, and assembling.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
- Operate and maintain HVAC systems and related equipment, including chillers, AHUs, split and packaged units, cold rooms, stability chambers, dehumidifiers, dispensing booths, sampling booths, freezers, and refrigerators.
- Perform compressor replacement, leakage testing, control system troubleshooting, and refrigerant gas charging (R22, R407C, R404, R410, and R134a).
- Replace HEPA filters and perform particle counting, DOP testing, air velocity checks, and monitoring of positive pressure in sterile areas.
- Perform cleaning and lubrication of gears, shafts, valves, bearings, gearboxes, chains, and belt drives.
- Maintain and troubleshoot motors, pumps, conveyors, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Perform inspection, mounting, and dismounting of bearings, shafts, rollers, pulleys, and gears.
- Provide day-to-day engineering and maintenance support to the Sterile Manufacturing and Packaging Departments.
- Maintain maintenance documentation and records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GMP requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop and working environment.
Qualifications and Experience:
Educational Qualifications
- Associate degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
