Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 39 per week (day role)

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 Electrical 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. He/she will work closely with day and shift colleagues and leads to ensure all work is carried out safely, correctly and as efficiently as possible.

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 & Calibration Lead or Contract Manager.
• Carry out work as per schedule supplied by the Maintenance & Calibrations 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 shutdowns.
• 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 electrical engineering.
• Electrical experience, 2 years minimum and good understanding of the basic fundamentals of the various utilities systems.
• Experience with 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&IDs.
• 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.

• Site Level 1 Electrical Qualification.
• Building Management Systems (Scada), PLCs.
• Experience of wastewater treatment plants.
• Troubleshooting/repair of mechanical systems.