Job Overview:
Our organization is seeking a skilled Chemical Process Operator to join our team on a 12-month contract.
The Chemical Process Operator will be responsible for all tasks associated with the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and the operation of an API plant.
This is a shift role working on a four-shift cycle supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Handling of chemicals to manufacture chemical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
* The preparation and monitoring of equipment used for batch manufacturing and cleaning.
* Support Operational Excellence and other departmental projects as appropriate.
* Ensuring the plant is in an audit-ready state and that plant operations are executed in a safe manner and to expected cGMP standards.
* Participate on site emergency response team (if required).
* The use of business systems for carrying out real-time data entry and transactions for operations within the shift, e.g. SAP, IT & Delta V systems.
* Play a key role in meeting plant key performance indicators such as throughput, yield, safety, quality, and changeover targets.
Requirements:
* Have a relevant qualification in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/other science discipline or previous experience (4+ years) working within the pharmaceutical industry.
* Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve.
* Have strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively in a team environment or on one's own initiative without close supervision.