Location: Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin

Duration: Permanent

Hours: Shift 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 Shift 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 Company EHS and cGMP rules and guidelines; any irregularities to be reported to the Maintenance Lead, Site Manager or Engineering 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.
• Update MTL’s as appropriate.
• Carry out Periodic reviews of EWI/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 this 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 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:

• 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), PLCs.
• Experience of wastewater treatment plants.
• Troubleshooting/repair of mechanical systems.