Officer - HVAC

Role & responsibilities

• Responsible for operation, monitoring and maintenance of HVAC systems, AHUs, FCUs, chillers, cooling towers, ventilation and exhaust systems.
• Monitor and maintain critical HVAC parameters including temperature, relative humidity, differential pressure, air changes and pressure cascade as per defined specifications.
• Execute preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of HVAC equipment to ensure maximum system availability and minimum downtime.
• Troubleshoot HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical and control-system related problems and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Monitor HVAC systems through BMS and respond to alarms, abnormal trends and deviations within defined timelines.
• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of HEPA filters, pre-filters, dampers, motors, fans, coils, ducts and associated components.
• Ensure HVAC systems operate in compliance with cGMP, SOPs, EHS and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support and execute HVAC qualification, requalification, validation and calibration activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ as applicable.
• Maintain HVAC-related logbooks, checklists, PM records, breakdown reports, equipment history cards and other GMP documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, QC and Engineering teams for HVAC-related activities, deviations, maintenance and environmental control requirements.
• Coordinate with external vendors/AMC agencies for specialized maintenance, servicing, testing and calibration activities.
• Ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance schedules and maintain adequate inventory of critical HVAC spares and consumables.
• Participate in RCA, CAPA, deviation investigation and change-control activities related to HVAC systems.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring HVAC systems, records and documentation are maintained in an audit-ready condition.
• Monitor HVAC energy consumption and identify opportunities for energy optimization and system efficiency improvement.
• Ensure safe working practices, permit-to-work compliance, PPE usage and good housekeeping in HVAC and utility areas.
• Assist in installation, commissioning and modification of HVAC systems and review relevant technical documents, drawings and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians/operators on HVAC operation, maintenance, GMP and safety requirements.