Role Purpose
The Maintenance Engineer will support the maintenance Department in maintaining and optimizing utility/facility and process systems within the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Assist in monitoring and performance trending of utility systems (e.g., purified water, steam, HVAC, compressed gases).
* Support the review and documentation of preventive maintenance (PM) activities and engineering work orders.
* Participate in equipment and system troubleshooting alongside experienced engineers and technicians.
* Aid in drafting or revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), and Risk Assessments.
* Assist in site walkdowns, project planning, and minor construction or equipment installation support.
* Focus on maintaining plant reliability and efficiency, be pro-active in seeking ways to improve plant performance.
* Support energy, sustainability, or continuous improvement initiatives as applicable.
* Challenge systems, processes and procedures to drive change within the Maintenance/Operations function.
* Support the planning, scheduling and tracking of calibration and maintenance schedules for critical equipment.
* Contribute to safety and GMP compliance through good documentation practices and safe work behaviour (e.g. risk assessments, change controls and deviations).
* Adhere to on-site safety rules and procedures.
* Coordinate and manage maintenance-related contractor activities, including review of method statements, issuing Work Permits, etc.
* Ensure service contracts are up to date and liaise with external vendors.
* Assessment and identification of spare parts required.
* Provide weekly and monthly KPI reports on maintenance activities.
* Participate in site audits ensuring compliance.
* (Possible) On call system support, including site attendance response if necessary.
Position Requirements
* 3 years experience in the Pharmaceutical/ Medical device industry
* Strong interest in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing environments.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with AutoCAD or CMMS software is a plus. Ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team across all departments.
* SAP Experience is an advantage.