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AHU Technician – Cleanrooms and Process Zones

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior AHU Technician to support the operation and maintenance of Air Handling Units (AHUs) and associated HVAC systems in cleanrooms and process zones. The role ensures optimal air quality, temperature, humidity, and pressure control essential to maintaining compliance with GMP, HACCP, or other cleanroom standards. This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates early in their HVAC career, with a focus on learning and growth.


Key Responsibilities:

1. AHU Operations Support

  • Assist in the routine operation and monitoring of AHUs in cleanrooms and controlled process zones.

  • Support in adjusting airflow, filters, and dampers to maintain required air changes per hour (ACH), temperature, and humidity.

  • Learn to operate HVAC control systems and BMS (Building Management Systems) interfaces.

2. Preventive Maintenance & Servicing

  • Perform scheduled cleaning, filter replacements (HEPA/pre/return), belt tightening, lubrication, and inspection tasks.

  • Support senior technicians in servicing AHUs, ductwork, chillers, and diffusers.

  • Record maintenance tasks in logs and CMMS as per standard procedures.

3. Cleanroom Compliance Support

  • Assist in maintaining required pressure differentials between classified areas (positive or negative pressure zones).

  • Ensure systems comply with cleanroom standards (ISO 14644, GMP, or equivalent).

  • Respond to deviation reports or temperature/humidity alerts from critical environments.

4. Hygiene & Safety Practices

  • Follow strict personal hygiene protocols when entering cleanroom zones.

  • Adhere to safety procedures while working with electrical panels, moving parts, or at heights.

  • Use PPE and tools as per SOPs and report unsafe conditions immediately.

5. Documentation & Reporting

  • Fill out checklists, log sheets, and maintenance records accurately.

  • Assist in preparing daily reports on AHU conditions, filter changes, and deviation alerts.

  • Ensure all documentation is audit-ready and compliant with internal and regulatory requirements.


Key Focus Areas:

  • Basic AHU Operation & Monitoring

  • Filter Maintenance (Pre, Fine, HEPA)

  • Cleanroom Environmental Compliance

  • Support for Temperature, Humidity & Pressure Control

  • Safety & Hygiene in Controlled Environments

  • Learning Preventive Maintenance Techniques


Qualifications:

  • ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Refrigeration, or HVAC Engineering.

  • 0–3 years of experience in HVAC or cleanroom maintenance roles (freshers with training may apply).

  • Basic understanding of air handling systems, filters, and cleanroom practices.


Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with cleanroom classifications (ISO 7/8 or Grade C/D)

  • Understanding of GMP, ISO 14644, or HACCP compliance (preferred)

  • Eagerness to learn and grow in the HVAC/cleanroom utilities field

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Food and Beverage