Duration: Permanent

Location: Dublin West

Working Hours:  shifts, 4 days on/4 days off x3, then 4 nights on, 4 nights off x1

Overview of the role:

The utilities 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.

Duties of the Role include:

• 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.
• 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

Required skills for this role:

• National Trade certification or a bachelor’s degree in a technical engineering discipline.
• Previous hands-on experience in Utilities, within the pharmaceutical/food industry/ Tech Industry.
• Proven teamwork and leadership skills, with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Problem solving experience and skills.
• Technical and/or engineering capabilities.
• Data driven to evaluate process performance for the purpose of problem solving and optimisation.
• Experience on utility systems, generation and distribution networks for Steam, Chilled water, Cooling tower water, Compressed air.
• Previous hands-on experience in Utilities, Maintenance or/& project experience including Reactors, HVAC, Purified water, Clean Steam, Process abatement systems within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Working in ATEX areas.
• Previous experience of API pharmaceutical Industry.