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 Mechanical 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

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 & Calibrations Lead, Operations Lead or Contact Manager. 
• Carry out work as per schedule supplied by the Maintenance 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 shutdown’s
• 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 mechanical engineering.
• Mechanical experience, 2 years minimum and good understanding of the basic fundamentals of the various utilities systems.
• Experience on 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&ID’s.
• 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
• Building Management Systems (Scada), PLC’s
• Experience of wastewater treatment plants.
• Troubleshooting/repair of mechanical systems.