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Control Room Operator

Piramal Pharma Ltd
Bethlehem, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control Room Operator position at Piramal Pharma Ltd?

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Follows operating procedures, rules and instructions to work in a safe fashion; is familiar with and understands all relevant procedures
  • Participates in 5S and SFTI in the Manufacturing department
  • Assists in troubleshooting automation and operational issues
  • Enter SAP data real-time on all production processes
  • Submit work orders and coordinates work with Maintenance
  • Report alarms and take appropriate action
  • Achieve manufacturing schedule and production goals
  • Responsible for producing manufacturing batch records that are completed and accurate utilizing both electronic and manually recorded data
  • Ensure manufacturing area and control systems are audit ready at all times with up to date documentation and a clean and organized environment
  • Cooperates with management and colleagues on site to provide a safe and healthy working environment
  • Reports all personal injuries, near misses, and accidents, however minor, to their supervisor and reports each in WSO
  • Understands and performs work activities in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) (21 CFR 210 & 211) in all areas of business where the cGMPs apply.
  • Runs reactors, distillation columns, filters, and molecular sieves
  • Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
  • Operates and controls electric motors, pumps and valves to regulate flow of chemicals.
  • Handles highly hazardous chemicals in drums, totes, trucks, cylinders, or bulk tanks
  • Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls (when directed) to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment.
  • Takes samples and submits to Quality Control for analysis
  • Adjusts the pH of discharged water as required
  • Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustments or lubrication.
  • Records operations and maintenance actions taken on production records.
  • Sweeps, mops, dusts, polishes, waxes, paints, etc. as needed in accordance with the housekeeping schedule, and documents all cleaning accordingly
  • Operates forklift and pallet jack
  • Assists other functional departments when needed including: Maintenance, Packaging, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality Control, etc.
  • Performs other duties as requested by the Shift Supervisor.

Qualifications

Key Competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities every person must possess to be successful)

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent; and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Must be able to wear face mask respirator and required personal protection equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and balance. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Positive attitude with a strong desire for continuous learning.
  • The ability to plan his/her own activities for safe and reliable plant operations.
  • Good troubleshooting skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude and the demonstrated ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance.

About Us

In the three decades of its existence, Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth.

Driven by its core values, Piramal Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth, while adhering to ethical and values-driven practices.

Equal employment opportunity

Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We base our employment decisions on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We endeavor to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with needs related to their religious observance or practice.

About The Team

Piramal Critical Care (PCC), under Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL), a subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises Limited, is the third largest producer of Inhaled Anaesthetics and a global player in hospital generics. Motivated by its vision to deliver critical care solutions for patients and healthcare providers across the globe, PCC is committed to enabling sustainable and profitable growth for all its stakeholders.

PCC maintains a wide presence across the USA, Europe and more than 100 countries across the globe. Its rich product portfolio includes Inhalation Anaesthetics such as Sevoflurane, Isoflurane and Halothane as well as Intrathecal Baclofen therapy, for spasticity management. PCC has wholly-owned, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the US and India that have successfully cleared periodical inspections by the US FDA, UK MHRA and other regulators.

Its core strength lies in a highly qualified global workforce of more than 400 employees across 16 countries. PCC is focused on further expanding its global footprint through new product additions in the critical care space.

Committed to corporate social responsibility alongside Piramal Group, PCC collaborates with various partner organizations and proudly takes an active role in providing hope and resources to those in need, as well as caring for the environment.

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