Maintenance Technician Kenny-Whelan & Associates are hiring a Maintenance Technician to work on site at one of their Clients Global Life Sciences Companies in Cork. Profile of the Role: The Maintenance Technician reports to the Manager, Maintenance Operations, and is responsible for executing maintenance and utility activities plant wide in a GMP compliant manner. A high level of initiative, energy and motivation are key role requirements, as well as excellent organizational skills. The Maintenance Technician maintains equipment in the following areas; Manufacturing operations including Upstream & Downstream processing, Material Storage & Dispensing, Packaging, Drug Product Fill Finish, Clean & Plant Utility systems, WWTP and HVAC, reliability programs and capital engineering projects. The Maintenance Technician will serve as an integral member of Maintenance Operations team in a Biologics drug substance and product manufacturing facility Duties: Proactively maintain process, utility and facility equipment in accordance with cGMP regulations, applicable safety considerations, Standard Operating Procedures, best maintenance practices and the reliability agenda. Maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. Interact with all process partners to continuously improve operations by recognising and correcting the causes of less-than-optimal equipment, facility and team performance. Manage external vendor support to complete required services in a GMP compliant manner. Perform problem solving including root cause analysis as required when equipment failures result in loss of production, substandard equipment performance and substantial repair cost and/or personnel safety incidents. Ensure Electrical, Process and Utility Systems are maintained in a controlled state thus ensuring compliance with all procedures and regulations and reliability initiatives. Maintain a safe working environment by continuously promoting safety awareness, recognising and rectifying unsafe conditions and performing thorough investigations when accidents occur. Record all maintenance work performed on the site CMMS system. Maintain documentation and management and control systems in compliance with cGMP regulations and training instructions. Where required complete and record calibrations activities completed on site and report any defects detected. Contribute to the drive to effectively manage spares, consumables and contracts in a timely and cost effective manner. Use of permit to work system or other safety systems to control engineering activities. *Participation in HAZOP and design reviews Education / Experience: A relevant third level qualification in Engineering or time-served apprenticeship with 3+ years experience in a GMP environment, preferably Bio-pharmaceuticals or equivalent industry with drug product fill finishing and packaging activities. Hands-on technical skills with equipment and systems ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Proficiency with tools and CMMS systems skilled in using diagnostic tools, performing preventive maintenance, and logging work orders in computerized maintenance management systems. Knowledge: Understanding of cGMP and safety protocols ensuring all maintenance work complies with regulatory standards and is properly documented for audits. Are you eligible to work in Ireland? As this is a Contract role, you will need a Visa: either Stamp 1G or Stamp 4 All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence Kenny-Whelan Contact: For further information please contact Carmel Synnott on or sendyour updated CV to Skills: CMMS word Benefits: Paid Holidays Canteen Parking