Team Member - Engineering (Utility) at Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited

, Andhra Pradesh, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharma water system design, cGMP compliance, Troubleshooting, Root cause analysis, Documentation, Shift operations, Water system monitoring, Sampling and trending, Preventive maintenance, Sanitization, System qualification, EHS guidelines

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait. We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets). ‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization. " Job Description Job Purpose To operate, monitor, and maintain pharmaceutical water systems (Purified Water, WFI, Clean Steam, Pretreatment systems) in compliance with cGMP, regulatory, safety, and quality requirements, ensuring continuous availability of quality water for manufacturing, cleaning, and laboratory operations. Roles & Responsibilities 1. Operation of Water Systems Operate and monitor pharma water systems, including: Pretreatment systems (DM plant, Softener, RO, EDI, UF) Purified Water (PW) generation, storage, and distribution Water for Injection (WFI) generation, storage, and loop Clean Steam systems (if applicable) Ensure systems operate within defined operational and critical parameters (flow, pressure, temperature, conductivity, TOC). Ensure uninterrupted supply of compliant water to Production, QC, Warehouse, and Utilities users. 2. cGMP, Compliance & System Control Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, and regulatory guidelines for water systems. Maintain continuous circulation, sanitization, and system integrity as per SOPs. Ensure control of microbiological and chemical quality of water. Ensure adherence to validated operating ranges for all water systems. 3. Monitoring, Sampling & Trending Perform and coordinate online and offline monitoring of water systems. Ensure timely sampling of PW, WFI, and feed water as per sampling plans. Review and trend conductivity, TOC, microbiology, and system alarms. Escalate OOT/OOS trends, deviations, or abnormalities immediately to QA and Engineering Head. 4. Documentation & Data Integrity Maintain accurate records of: System logbooks Operational parameters Sanitization records Breakdown and corrective actions Ensure compliance with ALCOA+ data integrity principles. Support preparation and review of SOPs, log sheets, and water system documents. 5. Maintenance & Breakdown Handling Carry out preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance of utilities equipment. Coordinate with maintenance teams and vendors for major breakdowns, repairs, and replacements. Ensure availability of critical spares and timely escalation of equipment risks. 6. Sanitization & Validation Support Execute and monitor thermal / chemical sanitization of PW and WFI systems. Support system qualification and requalification activities (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ). Support cleaning, flushing, and passivation of water systems. 7. Audit & Inspection Support Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits related to water systems. Provide system documents, logs, and explanations during inspections. Support CAPA implementation and effectiveness checks for audit observations. 8. Safety, EHS & Housekeeping Follow EHS guidelines, MSDS instructions, and lock‑out/tag‑out procedures. Ensure safe handling of chemicals used in pretreatment and sanitization. Maintain 5S, cleanliness, and safety discipline in utilities areas. Report incidents, near misses, or unsafe conditions immediately. Qualifications Educational Qualification Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in: Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Instrumentation Engineering Utility‑specific training in pharma water systems is preferred. Experience 3–6years of experience in pharmaceutical utilities, with strong exposure to PW / WFI systems. Experience in regulated GMP environments (US‑FDA / EU‑GMP / WHO‑GMP) preferred. Shift operation experience is mandatory. Key Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of pharma water system design and operation Understanding of cGMP and regulatory expectations for utilities Good troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills Documentation and compliance discipline Ability to handle shift operations and emergencies Additional Information Benefits Offered At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs. The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself. " Our Work Culture Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic. For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/" Job Family: Plant Engineering Sub Job Family: Operation, Repair & Maintenance Preferred type of working: On-Premise Years of Experience: 3 - 6 Business unit: GMO

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and maintain pharmaceutical water systems including PW, WFI, and Clean Steam in compliance with cGMP and safety requirements. Ensure continuous supply of quality water through sampling, trending, and performing preventive maintenance.