Mechanical Engineer
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About the Role
Medisal Pharma seeks a Mechanical Engineer for on-site plant maintenance and engineering in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing boilers, HVAC, utilities, and mechanical equipment in a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical facility.
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Responsibilities
- Manage local mechanical engineering activities for the pharmaceutical manufacturing plant
- Perform on site repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all mechanical systems
- Ensure continuous operation of boiler systems, HVAC, utilities, and production support equipment
- Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Ensure all mechanical activities comply with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate external contractors and supervise repair work
- Support plant modifications, upgrades, and new equipment installation
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 3 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical, food, chemical, or other regulated industrial plants
- Hands on experience in plant maintenance, boiler operations, and utilities management
- Experience in GMP regulated environments strongly preferred
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Job Summary
- The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for day to day mechanical engineering management, local repair and maintenance of plant systems, and continuous operational readiness of the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
- The role includes responsibility for boilers, utilities, HVAC, mechanical equipment, and coordination of all local engineering activities to ensure uninterrupted GMP compliant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage local mechanical engineering activities for the pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
- Perform on site repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all mechanical systems.
- Ensure continuous operation and upkeep of boiler systems, HVAC, utilities, compressed air, water systems, pipelines, pumps, and valves.
- Take full responsibility for routine plant maintenance, breakdown maintenance, and emergency repairs.
- Implement and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain boilers and steam systems in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate statutory inspections, safety checks, and certifications related to boiler operations.
- Ensure all mechanical and maintenance activities comply with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and maintain SOPs, maintenance records, equipment logbooks, and calibration documentation.
- Support audits, inspections, deviation investigations, and CAPA implementation.
- Handle local repair work in house and coordinate external contractors.
- Support plant modifications, upgrades, and new equipment installation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
- 3–6 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, food, chemical, or other regulated industrial plants.
- Hands on experience in plant maintenance, boiler operations, and utilities management is mandatory.
- Experience in GMP regulated environments is strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of boiler and steam systems, HVAC and cleanroom utilities, mechanical maintenance and plant repair.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and equipment manuals.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems is an advantage.
- Strong problem solving and hands on troubleshooting ability.
- Ability to manage local engineering activities independently.
- High level of responsibility, safety awareness, and attention to detail.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
Employment Details
- Employment Type: Full time
- Work Location: On site – Abu Dhabi
- Salary: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience
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