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Cosmos Limited
Utility Technician
Nakuru • Kenya
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Description
The Utility Technician will be responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of pharmaceutical water treatment and compressed air systems to ensure continuous supply of high-quality utilities compliant with GMP and regulatory standards. The role involves process monitoring, routine sampling and testing, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and maintaining accurate operational records to support product quality, safety, and compliance.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum Diploma or Degree in Chemical & Process Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Water Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in utilities operations or as a technician.
- Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent collaboration skills.
- Problem solving & decision making.
- Advanced engineering, troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
- Ability to work in rotating shifts, including day, evening and nights.
- Computer Literacy i.e. Ms. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access etc.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor water treatment systems including RO, EDI, filtration, softeners, UV systems, and distribution loops.
- Operate and monitor compressed air systems including compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, and distribution networks.
- Conduct routine water sampling and testing including pH, conductivity, microbial levels, and chlorine residuals.
- Ensure compressed air quality meets pharmaceutical standards (ISO 8573 and GMP requirements).
- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, filters, membranes, and piping systems.
- Maintain accurate operational logs, maintenance records, and test reports.
- Handle treatment chemicals safely in compliance with HSE guidelines.
- Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
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