Maintenance roles and responsibilities in the pharmaceutical industry ensure that equipment, utilities, and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with Valuable Manufacturing Practices (GMP). [1, 2]Key Maintenance Roles
Maintenance Technician: Performs routine servicing, lubricating, and hands-on repairs of manufacturing and packaging equipment while troubleshooting mechanical failures. [1, 2]
Calibration Technician: Tests, adjusts, and certifies critical measurement instruments, scales, and sensors to guarantee accuracy and regulatory alignment. [1, 2]
Facilities / Utilities Engineer: Oversees plant infrastructure, including HVAC systems, cleanroom integrity, water systems (Purified Water and Water for Injection), and environmental controls. [1, 2, 3]
Maintenance Planner / Manager: Schedules preventive work orders, manages spare parts inventory, and coordinates internal or contracted personnel. [1]

Core Responsibilities
Preventive and Predictive Maintenance: Executing scheduled inspections, part replacements,



and overhauls to prevent costly equipment breakdowns and product contamination. [1, 2, 3]
Regulatory Compliance & Calibration: Adhering to guidelines like ICH Q7 and 21 CFR Part 211 by verifying that all critical control and testing equipment match certified traceable standards. [1, 2]
Rigorous Documentation: Maintaining accurate equipment logs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work orders, calibration certificates, and deviation or CAPA reports. [1, 2]
Cleanroom and Utility Upkeep: Monitoring air purity, HEPA filters, room differential pressures, and critical gas/water distribution loops to maintain a sterile manufacturing workplace. [1, 2]

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