Purpose

Generation & Purified Water Distribution System Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the Water Generation Unit (RO/UF/Soft Water/Pre-treatment) and the Purified Water (PW) Distribution Loop. The role ensures uninterrupted availability of water at required quality standards to support manufacturing, QC, and allied functions while adhering to cGMP and regulatory norms.

Position / Job Title

Technician - Water System Operator

Department

Engineering

Reporting To

Assistant General Manager, Engineering

Location

Indore

Years Of Experience

5–07 years of experience.

Dosage Form

Solid & Semi solid

Job Responsibilities / Deliverables

Operation of Water Generation System

Operate and monitor water system equipment including:
Raw water pre-treatment (Sand filter, Carbon filter, Softener)
RO/UF modules
Heat exchangers / PW generation skids
Storage tanks & circulation pumps
Maintain system parameters such as flow rate, conductivity, pressure, temperature, and microbial control.
Timely start-up, shutdown, and smooth operation during shift.

Monitoring & Control of PW Distribution System

Monitor the Purified Water Loop circulation parameters:

Temperature, flow velocity, pressure, return line quality, tank level & sanitization cycles.

Perform daily sampling support activities for PW loop.
Assist in hot water / chemical sanitization as per SOPs.

Compliance, GMP & Documentation

Maintain all utility logbooks and PW generation records accurately.
Ensure timely completion of:
Shift checklists
Sanitization logs
Trend sheets for conductivity, temperature, TOC, and microbial limits
Assist QA/QC during validation, sampling, and regulatory audits.
Immediately report any deviations, alarms, or out-of-spec conditions.

Maintenance Support

Support preventive & breakdown maintenance of water system equipment.
Assist in filter media change, membrane flushing, pump maintenance, sensor calibration support, etc.
Coordinate with engineering teams during planned shutdown activities

Safety & Good Engineering Practice

Follow all EHS and GMP guidelines while handling chemicals (CIP chemicals, sanitizing agents).
Ensure safe operation of pumps, valves, tanks, and electrical panels.
Adhere to Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.

Continuous Improvement

Identify abnormalities and improvement opportunities in system performance.
Ensure minimal water wastage and optimize system efficiency

Qualifications Education

ITI / Diploma in any Trade.

Additional Notes Skills & Competencies

Good understanding of Pharma water systems (RO, UF, PW loop).
Knowledge of PW quality parameters (Conductivity, TOC, microbial specifications).
Basic understanding of pumps, valves, PLC panels, and instrumentation.
Ability to interpret utility trends, gauges, and system diagrams.
Experience in Pharma OSD Utilities (mandatory preference).
Exposure to regulatory audits: USFDA, EU-GMP, WHO.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Zero Quality Incidents
100% adherence of PM Schedular
100% adherence of calibration schedular
Utility Equipment uptime score must be more than 85%
Zero Safety Incidents

Senior Technician III