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About the Role

Med City Pharma is seeking a diligent and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is crucial for ensuring the uninterrupted and efficient operation of our pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. The role involves meticulous planning and execution of both preventive and corrective maintenance activities, upholding the highest standards of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety regulations, and company policies. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be instrumental in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of our production equipment, directly contributing to our commitment to quality and operational excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain valuable experience in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on all production equipment.
• Continuously monitor equipment performance, identifying opportunities for improvement to maximize reliability and minimize operational downtime.
• Effectively coordinate all maintenance activities with the Production, Quality Assurance, and Engineering departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Supervise and guide maintenance technicians and external contractors, ensuring all work is conducted safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment failures, accurately identifying root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP requirements, all relevant safety regulations, and established maintenance procedures.
• Manage and monitor the spare parts inventory, coordinating the procurement of specialized materials and services as needed.
• Actively participate in equipment qualification, installation, commissioning, and validation processes.
• Develop and prepare detailed maintenance schedules, comprehensive technical reports, and key performance indicators.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing equipment efficiency and reducing overall maintenance costs.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all maintenance activities performed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant maintenance experience, with a preference for experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Must be a Saudi national to meet Saudization requirements.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Required Skills

• Maintenance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Safety Regulations
• Mechanical Equipment
• Electrical Equipment
• Troubleshooting
• Equipment Qualification
• Equipment Installation
• Commissioning
• Validation
• Technical Reporting
• Performance Indicators
• Continuous Improvement
• Documentation

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role is integral to maintaining the operational integrity of Med City Pharma's manufacturing facilities.