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Associate Manager - Equipment Maintenance

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Vizag, Vishākhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
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Pharmaceutical Process Equipment Expertise
In-depth knowledge of operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Filling line,
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  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance on Fill finished lines Linke: Vial Washer, Tunnel, Filling and capping equipment and Solution preparation equipment's
  • Lead and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for critical process equipment such as reactors, centrifuges, granulators, dryers, and tablet presses.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and automation-related equipment issues.
  • Develop and optimize maintenance SOPs, checklists, and documentation in alignment with quality standards.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams during equipment qualification, validation, and change control processes.
  • Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, root causes of failures, and opportunities for reliability improvement.
  • Manage spare parts inventory and vendor relationships for timely procurement and support.
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians, and lead training initiatives on equipment maintenance best practices.
  • To effectively trend equipment breakdowns and implement corrective actions for improving reliability, here's a structured approach based on best practices in reliability engineering and maintenance management
  • Calibrate instruments such as pressure gauges, temperature sensors, flow meters, and analytical instruments.
  • Work with PLCs, SCADA, and DCS systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Support automation projects and upgrades

Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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