Summary
Julphar is seeking an HVAC Engineer in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, to own the technical performance of HVAC and BMS/EMS systems in cleanrooms and controlled areas. The role covers system configuration, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, calibration, testing, change controls, qualification and computerised system validation. The engineer will support audits and projects, supervise contractors and technicians, and maintain GMP compliance, data integrity and EHS requirements. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Control Engineering and 5–8 years of HVAC/BMS experience, including at least 3 years in a pharmaceutical or GMP facility; fluent English is required and Arabic is an advantage.
The posting
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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.