Duration: Permanent

Location: Dublin West

Working Hours:  Monday to Friday, days only

This role will be based on a pharmaceutical site on behalf of our client.

Duties of the Role include:

• Work as part of the utilities team and plan work activities in line with maintenance and Process schedule.
• Assist in commissioning activities, Project support and Equipment Vendor Maintenance.
• Work with the Utilities Department and Engineering Department to plan and schedule the required Maintenance activities.
• Manage and support service or equipment vendors when undertaking Maintenance as required to ensure that applicable standards are adhered to.
• Liaise with discipline leads to coordinate activities for efficient execution of Maintenance activities.
• Ensure all PTW and mechanical isolations are in place to perform maintenance works related to mechanical Utilities.
• Develop cost saving and energy reduction initiatives on utilities systems.
• Updating GMP maintenance documents and drawings to reflect any changes required and to improve operation of maintenance activities.
• Conduct corrective and preventative maintenance on all operational equipment.
• Proactively problem solve to ensure that operational issues are solved permanently.
• Ensure corrective action is taken, as required, for all equipment and operational problems to drive continuous improvement in the Plant.
• Plan and develop maintenance plans where required.
• Operate and Maintain utility systems.
• Respond to any request from operations for utility related issues.

Required skills for this role:

• Apprenticeship or 3rd Level qualification with Mechanical Experience or electrical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Mechanical /electrical utilities or process maintenance.
• Must have experience working within the Pharmaceutical or Biologics industry.
• Strong practical Mechanical knowledge.
• Have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong problem solving and fault-finding skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and a self-starter.
• Execution of mechanical/electrical preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on production systems and equipment, such as pumps, autoclaves, inspection machines, etc within the production area.
• Supporting both the electrical and calibration departments within the production area.
• Follow all relevant SOP’s and procedures when completing maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all works executed are recorded on the relevant CMMS systems.
• Acute awareness of GMP practices.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and system P&ID’s.
• Maintain all documentation in an organized and controlled manner, in compliance with client procedures.
• Attend daily meeting and provide status updates.
• Have excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills, which above all, pose no risk to health and secondly provide no potential risk to any systems.
• Demonstrate ownership and show initiative to resolve issues in a timely manner in a high paced, schedule driven environment.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Must have a working knowledge of pump rebuilds, bearing and seal changes, etc.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and P&ID’s.
• An ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and the ability to remain calm and focused when dealing with multiple tasks.
• Literacy in computer operating systems and applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.
• Possess excellent communication / documentation and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and accountability.
• Understanding of instrumentation and associated control systems.