E&I Maintenance Technician - 4 cycle
Reference: | SMC38956 |
Location: |
Carlow
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Qualification: | Degree | Experience: | See description |
Job Type: | Fixed Term Contract | Salary: |
Not Disclosed |
We’re currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an award-winning Biopharmaceutical organization based in Carlow. This is an excellent position for anyone who is looking to join a leading multinational who are one of the best at what they do.
Duties
- Provide effective technical support to the production value streams in all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, installation and modification. Perform detailed maintenance, calibrations, PMs and troubleshooting. Required to operate and clean the process equipment during troubleshooting and post interventions as necessary.
- Support maintenance planning and preventative maintenance through completion of planned and emergency work orders, calibrations, PMs etc. Document maintenance work, including upgrades, made to existing equipment, including preventative maintenance performed and parts used, to ensure appropriate documentation and records of repair history on the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Computerised Calibration Management System, SAP-PM and ProCal respectively.
- Operate and monitor production support equipment, using MES/DCS and PLC based systems, to ensure optimum equipment uptime and target outputs, whilst facilitating continuous process improvements using Lean Principles.
- Operate, troubleshoot and repair complex systems which may include Filling and Inspection equipment, CIP Skids, Autoclaves, Glassware Washers, production vessels, HVAC and Grade A isolators under minimal supervision in a highly regulated, cGMP environment. Interpret P&ID’s, equipment/system layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications in planning and performing maintenance and repairs.
- Support continuous improvement by leading and through active participation in repairs, upgrades, preventative maintenance and system failure investigations and investigation reports.
- Execution/development of change control, and contribution to Kaizen events as appropriate.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) of system failures and substandard equipment performance, using standard tools and methods, to resolve machine and system issues e.g. FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why’s etc.
- Implement subsequent corrective action through the change management system.
- Supply information and technical data for securing spare parts and equipment asset entry into the CMMS. Liaise directly with vendors on supply of parts, upgrades to systems etc as necessary.
- Assist in general facility up keep and provides responsive customer support with emphasis on customer satisfaction.
- Participate effectively in writing/revising/ rolling out accurate operational procedures, training materials and maintenance procedures for various IPT systems ensuring all work is carried out in line with same.
- Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture in Carlow.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
- Candidates must have prior related work experience; ideally in a manufacturing, GMP setting.
- A minimum 2 + Years in a maintenance and repair role within the Pharmaceutical Industry is preferred.
- Candidates with sterile fill finish, component preparation (i.e. Autoclaves, Washers, CIP skids) and high speed inspection maintenance experience are desirable.
If interested in this posting please feel free to contact Seán McCarthy on +353 (0)87 798 8480 or sean.mccarthy@lifescience.ie for further information.