About this role
Job Role:
Owns the technical performance of the BMS/EMS and HVAC plant so that all cleanrooms and controlled areas stay in a validated, GMP-compliant state.
Responsibilities:
- Act as technical system owner of the BMS/EMS (e.g. Siemens Desigo CC): configuration, alarms, trends, PID tuning, backups and user access.
- Lead troubleshooting of HVAC failures and environmental excursions; drive root cause analysis and CAPA.
- Manage PM, calibration, HEPA/airflow testing and shutdowns for HVAC and BMS/EMS.
- Own change controls, deviations and SOPs for HVAC/BMS; support qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and computerised system validation.
- Ensure BMS/EMS data integrity in line with 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Annex 11.
- Provide HVAC/BMS input to projects and supervise contractors and vendors.
- Identify and implement energy savings without GMP impact.
- Supervise and train operators and technicians; act as on-call escalation point.
- Represent HVAC/BMS in audits and regulatory inspections.
- Enforce permit-to-work, LOTO and EHS requirements.
Experience & Education :
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Control Engineering.
- 5–8 years in HVAC/BMS, including at least 3 years in a pharmaceutical or GMP facility.
- Hands-on BMS programming (Siemens Desigo CC preferred; Honeywell, JCI or Schneider accepted).
- Good knowledge of EU GMP Annex 1, ISO 14644, GAMP 5, ALCOA+ and cleanroom HVAC.
- Strong problem solving, technical writing and team leadership; fluent English, Arabic an advantage.