Job Description

APEX Pharma is seeking a qualified and experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in electrical maintenance within pharmaceutical plants, particularly in the Solid Dosage Manufacturing Area, with full awareness of GMP, safety, and quality compliance requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance for production machines and engineering utility equipment.
• Carry out maintenance activities for electrical panels, control panels, and fire fighting systems.
• Diagnose electrical faults and resolve issues related to machines and associated control systems.
• Execute required electrical installations, modifications, and upgrades across different plant areas when needed.
• Performing electrical maintenance for:
  • Production machines and packaging equipment
  • Utility and engineering service equipment
  • Electrical power panels and control panels
  • Fire Fighting Systems
• Execute electrical installations, modifications, and upgrades across different plant areas when required.
• Prepare, revise, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the electrical maintenance of machines and equipment.
• Support and cooperate in broader engineering maintenance activities across other disciplines, such as HVAC systems and other facility utilities.
• Support and cooperate with other engineering maintenance functions, including HVAC and central air conditioning systems, whenever required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with GMP, quality, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Maintain proper maintenance records and support operational reliability and inspection readiness.

Requirements

• Technical qualification in a relevant field, such as an Industrial Technical Diploma or Electrical Engineering Institute Diploma.
• 5:7 years of experience in electrical maintenance within pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, preferably in the Solid Dosage Area.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical drawings and schematics for production and utility equipment.
• Professional knowledge of various electrical and control circuits, with the ability to diagnose faults and perform corrective and preventive maintenance effectively.
• Good knowledge and practical experience in implementing pharmaceutical quality, environmental, and safety standards in line with GMP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong commitment to maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and site procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a regulated environment, maintain proper maintenance documentation, and support inspection readiness
• Physical stamina to handle assigned tasks and work under pressure.
• Saudi Arabian residents (Preferably), of all nationalities, are welcome to apply.
• Fluent in English / Arabic Language is an asset.