Purified Water System Engineer

Job Title: Water Treatment & Purified Water System Operator

Job Summary:

• Operate chlorination system, MGF, softeners, UF, RO, and ozone generation units.
• Monitor purified water generation and distribution loop parameters (conductivity, temperature, flow, UV intensity).
• Ensure continuous operation with zero leakage and strict housekeeping compliance.

Monitoring & Documentation

• Record operational data in logbooks/SCADA and generate daily reports.
• Maintain chemical preparation logs and stock records.
• Report abnormalities, deviations, and equipment malfunctions.

Maintenance Support

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and support breakdown rectification.
• Assist with equipment servicing, pump/valve checks, and routine mechanical/electrical observations.
• Support calibration activities for transmitters, gauges, and flowmeters.

Sanitization & Cleaning

• Perform chemical cleaning, membrane CIPs, and routine sanitization (hot/ozone/chemical).
• Conduct UF filter integrity tests.
• Handle filter cleaning and replacement activities.

System-Specific Operations

• Perform softener regeneration and manage brine tank operations.
• Conduct UV lamp intensity checks and replacements.

Quality Coordination

• Facilitate QC team sampling and witness procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, QMS, and audit requirements.

Inventory & Spares Management

• Update and maintain an accurate spare parts and consumables list.
• Coordinate for replenishment of chemicals and spare parts.

Qualification & Skills:

• Btech/Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical engineering (preferred).
• 15 years of experience in water system or utility operations (pharma experience added advantage).
• Knowledge of RO, UF, softeners, and PW system operations.
• Ability to maintain documentation as per GMP requirements.
• Basic troubleshooting skills and understanding of preventive maintenance.
• Daily operation of water treatment systems such as chlorination, multi-grade filters, softeners, UF, RO, and ozone generation units.
• Operation and monitoring of purified water generation and distribution loop.
• Ensuring zero leakage, proper housekeeping, and equipment cleanliness across the plant.
• Recording all operational parameters, maintaining log sheets, and preparing daily reports.
• Preparing chemicals, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring availability of consumables.
• Performing preventive maintenance, supporting breakdown rectification, and assisting maintenance teams.
• Supporting calibration activities for instruments and updating records.
• Carrying out routine sanitization, chemical cleaning, and hot/ozone sanitization as per schedule.
• Conducting filter integrity tests and replacing/cleaning filters as required.
• Operating and monitoring softener regeneration and brine system.
• Handling UV lamp inspection and replacement activities.
• Coordinating with QC for sampling and witnessing processes.
• Maintaining spare parts list and updating inventory requirements.
• Supporting QMS documentation for PM, breakdown closures, deviations, and audit requirements.