E&I Maintenance Technician Cork
Kenny-Whelan & Associates are hiring an E&I Maintenance Technician to work on site at one of their Client’s Global Life Sciences Companies in Cork.
Profile of the Role:
The E&I Maintenance Technician reports to the Manager, Maintenance Operations, and is responsible for executing maintenance and utility activities plant wide in a GMP compliant manner.
A high level of initiative, energy and motivation are key role requirements, as well as excellent organizational skills.
The Maintenance Technician maintains equipment in the following areas;
Manufacturing operations including Upstream & Downstream processing, Material Storage & Dispensing, Packaging, Drug Product Fill Finish, Clean & Plant Utility systems, WWTP and HVAC, reliability programs and capital engineering projects.
The Maintenance Technician will serve as an integral member of Maintenance Operations team in a Biologics drug substance and product manufacturing facility
Duties:
- Proactively maintain process, utility and facility equipment in accordance with cGMP regulations, applicable safety considerations, Standard Operating Procedures, best maintenance practices and the reliability agenda.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Interact with all process partners to continuously improve operations by recognising and correcting the causes of less-than-optimal equipment, facility and team performance.
- Manage external vendor support to complete required services in a GMP compliant manner.
- Perform problem solving including root cause analysis as required when equipment failures result in loss of production, substandard equipment performance and substantial repair cost and/or personnel safety incidents.
- Ensure Electrical, Process and Utility Systems are maintained in a controlled state thus ensuring compliance with all procedures and regulations and reliability initiatives.
- Maintain a safe working environment by continuously promoting safety awareness, recognising and rectifying unsafe conditions and performing thorough investigations when accidents occur.
- Record all maintenance work performed on the site CMMS system.
- Maintain documentation and management and control systems in compliance with cGMP regulations and training instructions.
- Where required complete and record calibrations activities completed on site and report any defects detected.
- Contribute to the drive to effectively manage spares, consumables and contracts in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Use of permit to work system or other safety systems to control engineering activities.
· Participation in HAZOP and design reviews
Education / Experience:
A relevant third level qualification in Engineering or time-served apprenticeship in E&I, with 3+ years’ experience in a GMP environment, preferably Bio-pharmaceuticals or equivalent industry with drug product fill finishing and packaging activities.
Hands-on technical skills with equipment and systems – ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, and instrumentation systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Proficiency with tools and CMMS systems – skilled in using diagnostic tools, performing preventive maintenance, and logging work orders in computerized maintenance management systems.
Knowledge:
• Understanding of cGMP and safety protocols – ensuring all maintenance work complies with regulatory standards and is properly documented for audits.
Are you eligible to work in Ireland? As this is a Contract role, you will need a Visa: either Stamp 1G or Stamp 4
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence
Kenny-Whelan Contact:
For further information please contact Carmel Synnott on 087 7422268 or send your updated CV to [email protected]