Duration: Permanent
Location: Dublin 15
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, days only, 39 hours
This position will be based on a biopharmaceutical site on behalf of our client, a multinational and multicultural company which provides great career progression opportunities to the right person.
Overview of the Role:
The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the execution of the preventive and corrective maintenance program as per client requirements in a safe, efficient and competent manner in line with cGMP and site protocols and procedures
Day to Day of the Role:
* All work on site to be carried out in accordance with site EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and the company's EHS and cGMP rules and guidelines; any irregularities to be reported to the Maintenance & Calibrations Lead, Operations Lead or Contact Manager.
* Carry out work as per schedule supplied by the Maintenance Lead, Planner and as per site policies, schedules and procedures.
* Troubleshoot problems with utilities equipment as necessary and as directed by site supervisors
* Complete site documentation before and after work tasks, as appropriate
* Liaise with Contractors during planned service maintenance.
* Participate in the appropriate training.
* Carry out Risk Assessment of Equipment Maintenance Task List steps and ensure these are always kept valid.
* Carry out Periodic reviews of WI's/SOP to ensure documents are always current and valid.
* Flexibility to work on equipment in all buildings
* Work and interact with the client utilities engineering team
* Flexibility to work around maintenance shutdown's
* Be familiar with all GMP rules and regulations
* Be familiar with statutory requirements
* Be responsible for his/her training curricula and ensure missing requirements are completed
* Maintenance of housekeeping standards compatible with pharmaceutical manufacturing in the general plant, control rooms and compatibility with clean room requirements as required. Responsible for applying 5 S methodology in all areas.
* Implement and participate in utilities reliability programs
* If/when required, provide technical input/ support during the implementation of new projects from design through to beneficial use.
Required Skills for the Role:
* Senior Trades, City & Guilds or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
* Mechanical experience, 2 years minimum and good understanding of the basic fundamentals of the various utilities systems.
* Experience on the following:
* Pumps, HVAC Systems, Compressors, Boilers, steam systems and ancillary services, (DHW skids), Chillers, Cooling Towers, Clean steam Boilers, Purified Water Systems, CIP systems, Low /Medium Voltage Electrical Systems.
* Good understanding of Preventive Maintenance Systems.
* Work within a Computerized Maintenance Management Work Order system environment.
* Work within a documented Permit to Work System.
* Computer literate.
* Ability to read and understand P&ID's.
* Understanding of SOP's and GMP Engineering systems.
* Understanding of Basic Instrumentation
* Must be able to demonstrate hands on experience with detailed knowledge/skill in the following areas:
* Team player.
* Attention to detail
* Methodical & analytical approach to work.
* Good problem solving and trouble shooting ability.
* Good Initiative and pro-active attitude in approach to duties
* Building Management Systems (Scada), PLC's
* Experience of wastewater treatment plants.
* Troubleshooting/repair of mechanical systems.