Title:  Officer, Maintenance

Location: Algiers, Algeria

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients.

Description:

We are looking for a talented Officer, Maintenance to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

Main Responsibilities:

• Implement and follow all engineering operations and maintenance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead and coordinate technicians and operations teams during shifts to ensure smooth execution of activities.
• Monitor system performance after maintenance, modifications, or special tasks to detect anomalies.
• Track and manage maintenance faults, defects, and malfunctions to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Analyze equipment reliability and failure trends to develop preventive maintenance plans.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to technical and operations teams.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to carry out maintenance tasks effectively.
• Monitor operating conditions, identify issues, and ensure proper resolution or escalation.
• Evaluate processes and prepare operational plans aligned with engineering and maintenance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (cost reduction, productivity, and process optimization).
• Assist in preparing accurate and timely engineering reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards, including GMP/GDP requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of engineering operations and industrial maintenance.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of production systems and equipment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office and reporting tools.

Academic Background and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 0–3 years of experience in engineering, preferably in the pharmaceutical or a related industry.