Experience
5–8 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in an API/pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.

Job Overview
Responsible for ensuring reliable and protected operation of mechanical equipment and utility systems in the API manufacturing facility. The role involves preventive and breakdown maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, maintenance planning, documentation, and coordination with Production, QA, EHS, and other engineering functions while maintaining GMP and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Execute and supervise preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities for API manufacturing equipment.

Maintain equipment such as:

Reactors and agitators

Centrifuges

ANFDs / Nutsche filters

Dryers

Blowers and vacuum systems

Pumps and compressors

Heat exchangers

Scrubbers

Solvent recovery systems

Gearboxes and mechanical seals

Utility equipment

Troubleshoot mechanical failures and minimize equipment downtime.

Prepare and execute preventive maintenance schedules based on equipment criticality.





Monitor equipment health and identify recurring failures through root-cause analysis.

Coordinate with Production for planned equipment shutdowns and maintenance activities.

Ensure maintenance work is performed safely using appropriate PTW, LOTO, PPE, and safety procedures.

Support installation, commissioning, modification, and qualification of new equipment.

Coordinate with contractors and external service providers for specialized maintenance activities.

Maintain adequate spare-parts inventory and coordinate with Stores/Purchase for critical spares.

Review equipment specifications, drawings, manuals, and maintenance requirements.

Participate in breakdown analysis, RCA, CAPA, change control, and risk assessment activities.

Ensure maintenance activities are properly documented in CMMS/logbooks and other applicable records.

Support GMP, regulatory, customer, and internal audits and ensure timely closure of observations

📌 Senior Officer (Ankleshwar)
🏢 Cadila Pharmaceuticals
📍 Ankleshwar