Team Member - Engineering (HVAC)

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 Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented engineering team member to coordinate and execute HVAC preventive maintenance schedules, manage breakdown records, ensure adherence to SOPs,, HVAC validation critical for maintaining operational efficiency and HVAC reliability. This role plays a pivotal part in maintaining HVAC in validated and qualified stage as per SOP and regulatory guideline, CAPA closure, contributing to seamless production operations, compliance with regulatory standards, and effective resource utilization.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Operation and maintenance of HVAC system for pharmacutical formulation and  utility equipment’s (Chiller). You will be responsible for coordinating with cross functional teams for ensuring that  area periodic requalification, HEPA replacement, AHU asset robustness ,preventive maintenance of utility equipment like AHU, Chiller, Heat Pump etc.
• Your role involves preparing the PMP (Preventive Maintenance Plan) and maintaining the necessary records of breakdowns and maintenance activities in the PMP as per defined frequency. Maintain minimum critical and non critical spare.

• Monitor air quality, load distribution and energy efficiency across utility systems. Implement and track energy conservation measures aligned with corporate sustainability goals.
• Your responsibilities include handling of external contractors and agencies, reviewing and ensuring implementation of the instructions (Work Instructions and SOPs – Standard Operating Procedures) related to production operation.
• You will train and assist the team members during troubleshoot and breakdown of machines and commissioning of new Equipment.
• You will ensure balance investigation and inventory control for all instrument spares parts.
• Your role involves planning, consolidating and submitting the maintenance budget for the allotted area/unit.
• You will ensure that the maintenance expense is within the budgeted amount.
• You will be responsible for ensuring availability of all process equipment and regular maintenance of all process equipment spares by following up with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), external vendors and SCM (Supply Chain Management).
• You will be accountable for enduring closure and completion all assigned CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) on time.
• You will be expected to support any technical/documentation activities at site as per instructions from Section Head.
• You will be responsible for preparing, updating, and maintaining all necessary documents for audits like SOPs, formats, PM (Preventive Maintenance) books, protocols, and Machine History Books for the respective areas.
• Your responsibilities include facility upkeep of respective areas as per GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and cGMP (Current GMP).
• You will be accountable for ensuring implementation of Good Engineering Practices (GEP) at Sit

Educational qualification: B.Tech./ B.E / M.Tech. Electrical Engineering

Minimum work experience: 6 to 12 years

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills
• Knowledge and experience in handling large HVAC system, preventive maintenance, equipment breakdown maintenance, and predictive maintenance.
• Experience in troubleshot and breakdown management of utility equipments ( Chiller, Air Compressor, heat pump statutory compliance etc.)
• Experience in managing preventive maintenance plans and project management.
• Ability to prepare energy reduction plan in HVAC
• Knowledge of GMP and GEP and front line lead for regulatory audits.

Behavioural skills
• Communication and collaboration skills to coordinate with cross functional teams, external contractors and agencies.
• Attention to detail to ensure preventive maintenance, documentation, and inventory control.
• Commitment to quality and compliance.

About the Department
Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)
At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry.
We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities.
Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such ‘factories of the future’ is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future.

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/#!/