Location: Blanchardstown

Duration: Permanent 

Hours: 39 hours per week

Overview of the Role: 

The Mechanical 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 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)
• Experience of wastewater treatment plants
• PLC’s
• Troubleshooting / repair of mechanical systems