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Anderson McQue is recruiting for our client who is a world leader in providing customized solutions in the Energy, Water- and Waste-Water Treatment and Waste sectors.

Duration: Permanent

Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Overview of the role:

The successful candidate will work in a pharmaceutical environment, as part of a team of day technicians.

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 th 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 work 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 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.
• Be able 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.

If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you will require a current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

I am keen to have an initial discussion with anyone who feels this could potentially be of interest. Please, contact us at Anderson McQue by sending an up-to-date CV via the link provided to speak further about this opportunity.

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