Maintenance Technician

Dublin
3 weeks ago
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Team Horizon is seeking Maintenance Technicians for a leading pharmaceutical companies in Blanchardstown, Dublin. This role involves shift work on a 4 week cycle.

Responsible for the set up and maintenance of automated vial and syringe filling equipment.
Responsible for maintenance and repair of plant equipment and utilities.

Why you should apply:

  • Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.

  • You enjoy working on exciting projects and want to work with a global manufacturing site in Dublin

    What you will be doing:

  • Responsible for Setup, planned maintenance and fault finding of automated Vial and Syringe filling equipment.

  • Responsible for maintenance of equipment and utilities and documenting work to a GMP standard.

  • Manage external contractors when required during equipment installations and planned service visits.

  • Manage spare parts, consumables, and services to keep equipment schedules compliant.

  • Develop, Implement, and promote a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategy using Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA/FMEA) assessments in conjunction with department management, the Engineering dept reliability engineer and the Production department utilizing tools such as Trend’s analysis & Control charts & Data review.

  • Support the creation and modification of documentation to support maintenance and calibration activities (PM, Data Sheets, Work Instructions, troubleshooting guides).

  • Support compliance efforts related to Safety Events, Quality Events, CAPAs, change management and investigations and assist in the investigation and resolution of electrical and mechanical issues on equipment.

  • Ensure maintenance routines, procedures, and work plans are developed to the necessary standards and best practice to ensure compliance with cGMP and EHS regulations.

  • Comply with cGMP & EHS requirements from a local, global, and regulatory perspective.

  • You will be required to be flexible in this position and must be prepared to such undertake overtime; shift cover, on call and other works as may be assigned to your role by the company.

  • All other duties as requested or assigned.

    What you need to apply:

  • Minimum of a Certification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. However, a combination of experience and education will be taken into consideration. Excellent Interpersonal / Communication skills Conflict management / Negotiation.

  • Structured decision making. Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PM systems). Report preparation & presentation.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to read and interpret general business documents and to compile Technical reports.

  • Ability to work with peers and communicate

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