Job Description
Description
- The Filter Technician is responsible for the installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, cleaning, replacement, and troubleshooting of filtration systems and equipment used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- The role ensures that filters operate efficiently and consistently in accordance with GMP, SOPs, safety requirements, and company quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, maintain, and replace process filters, cartridge filters, membrane filters, air filters, and other filtration equipment.
- Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on filtration systems.
- Inspect filter housings, seals, valves, pressure gauges, piping, and associated components.
- Monitor differential pressure and other operating parameters to identify blocked, damaged, or inefficient filters.
- Carry out filter integrity testing where applicable and document test results.
- Troubleshoot filtration system failures and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Ensure filters are correctly installed and properly secured to prevent contamination or leakage.
- Support cleaning, sanitization, and changeover activities in accordance with approved procedures.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, filter replacement records, equipment history, and logbooks.
- Follow approved SOPs, GMP requirements, safety procedures, and environmental regulations.
- Support qualification, validation, calibration, and commissioning activities related to filtration equipment.
- Report equipment abnormalities, deviations, and potential quality or safety risks to the appropriate supervisor.
- Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Engineering teams.
- Maintain tools, spare parts, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Participate in investigations, root-cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and continuous improvement activities when required.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Filter system uptime and reliability.
- Timely completion of preventive maintenance.
- Reduction in filtration-related equipment downtime.
- Compliance with GMP and SOP requirements.
- Accuracy and completeness of maintenance documentation.
- Timely filter replacement and integrity-testing activities.
- Number of recurring filtration equipment failures.
- Compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Qualification & Experience
- OND / HND / B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, food, chemical, water-treatment, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Practical knowledge of industrial filtration systems is highly desirable.
- Experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment is an advantage.
Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of cartridge, membrane, air, liquid, and process filtration systems.
- Ability to read equipment manuals, P&IDs, technical drawings, and maintenance instructions.
- Basic understanding of pumps, valves, pressure systems, piping, and instrumentation.
- Ability to use basic mechanical and maintenance tools.
- Understanding of preventive maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
- Familiarity with GMP documentation and good documentation practices (GDP).
Behavioural Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
- Commitment to quality and compliance.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production requirements.
- Strong safety awareness.
- Good record-keeping and documentation skills.
- Willingness to work shifts when required.