Julphar
Senior Specialist – HVAC
- Permanent
- Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 28/02/2026
Job overview
Date posted
14/01/2026
Location
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 15,000 - 20,000 per month
Compensation
Salary only
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
28/02/2026
Job description
The Senior Specialist – HVAC (Non-Sterile) role is responsible for the compliant, reliable, and energy-efficient operation of HVAC systems supporting non-sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, including production, packaging, warehouse, and support areas. The role ensures consistent environmental control of temperature, humidity, pressure, and air quality in alignment with cGMP requirements, WHO guidelines, and internal SOPs. Responsibilities include oversight of HVAC zoning and segregation to prevent cross-contamination, leadership of preventive and corrective maintenance programs for AHUs, chillers, exhaust systems, and ductwork, and active monitoring of HVAC performance trends. The position supports validation and qualification activities using risk-based approaches suitable for non-sterile environments, provides engineering input into new projects and facility expansions, reviews HVAC drawings and control logic, and resolves HVAC-related deviations, air quality issues, and energy inefficiencies. The role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, energy optimization, sustainability efforts, mentoring of technical staff, and regulatory inspection readiness within pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Manage and optimize HVAC systems supporting non-sterile production, packaging, warehouse, and support areas
- Control temperature, humidity, pressure, and air quality within defined limits for non-sterile manufacturing zones
- Ensure HVAC zoning and segregation to prevent cross-contamination between products and manufacturing stages
- Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, WHO guidelines, and internal SOPs
- Review, maintain, and update HVAC documentation including performance records, maintenance logs, and change controls
- Support HVAC validation and qualification activities using risk-based approaches
- Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs for AHUs, chillers, exhaust systems, and ductwork
- Monitor HVAC performance trends and address deviations or inefficiencies promptly
- Provide technical input for HVAC design in new facilities or expansion projects
- Participate in project planning, equipment selection, commissioning, and qualification activities
- Review HVAC engineering drawings, system architecture, and control logic
- Investigate and resolve HVAC-related operational, air quality, comfort, and energy issues
- Identify opportunities to optimize energy consumption and improve HVAC operational efficiency
- Participate in energy audits and sustainability initiatives
- Mentor HVAC technicians and junior engineers
- Support cross-functional teams during investigations, audits, and system upgrades
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related discipline
- Possess 3–5 years of experience working with HVAC systems in pharmaceutical non-sterile production environments
- Demonstrate knowledge of HVAC system design, AHU components, and filtration levels from G4 to F9
- Exhibit experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and HVAC control systems
- Maintain familiarity with regulatory expectations for oral solid dosage, liquid manufacturing, and non-sterile production areas
- Show experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections
- Possess ability to interpret HVAC technical drawings, air balancing reports, and system specifications
- Hold HVAC maintenance, energy efficiency, or engineering certifications, or GMP/pharmaceutical engineering training, as preferred