Utilities, Boiler & Machine Room Technician

About the role

The position holder will report to the Utilities and Facilities Maintenance Manager and will be responsible for ensuring the proper and smooth operation of the equipment, implementing the preventive maintenance plan, and troubleshooting and repairing utilities equipment failures while complying with GMP and health‑safety requirements. The role is based at the Injectables Plant in Alimos, Greece.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure efficient operation of mechanical equipment in the Utilities area, including steam generators, water pretreatment units, purified/distilled water units, air compressors and HVAC systems.
• Carry out and implement the preventive maintenance plan for utilities equipment according to schedule and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Restore equipment to service after breakdowns, assess actions to prevent recurrence and inform the Supervisor.
• Participate in proposals to improve equipment productivity and energy efficiency.
• Verify spare‑parts availability, request procurement when needed, and manage equipment technical manuals.
• Ensure completion of corrective and preventive actions in coordination with the Supervisor and Department Manager.
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions concerning equipment or plant personnel health and safety.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a Technological Educational Institute (TEI) with a professional practice licence, or a licence as chief boiler operator, boiler operator, assistant boiler operator, or 4th‑specialty mechanical technician.
• Knowledge of thermal energy generation and distribution systems (steam generators, heat exchangers, industrial and clean steam networks).
• Knowledge of water production and treatment systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC units.
• Proficiency in English and basic computer handling.
• Five to ten years of industrial experience; experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
• Ability to identify faults, troubleshoot problems and develop alternative resolution plans.
• Good knowledge of mechanical drawings.

Required skills

• Thermal energy generation and distribution systems
• Water production and treatment systems
• HVAC units
• Mechanical drawings
• Computer handling