Job Title:

Engineering Maintenance Technician

Department:

Drug Substance 2 - Technical Operations

Position Reports to:

Drug Substance 2 - Technical Operations Lead

Job Purpose:

The role will be Engineering Maintenance Technician and will involve:

Supporting Upstream/Downstream/CIP process equipment Install, Commissioning, Qualification through the Construction phase of the DS2 project into C&Q and Operational Readiness/Start-Up.
Work with Engineering teams in building the Maintenance Management database system (EAMS)
Maintenance SOP/Plan generation and training on the project equipment with a keen eye on safety compliance. Includes LOTO/COHE/ECO plans development and equipment maintenance work instructions.
Working with a team of welcoming and supportive project colleagues in Engineering, Technical Services, Operations, Quality, Utilities as well as sustaining colleagues from the existing Operations Units in Grange Castle.
Role requires a predominantly Grange Castle site presence.
Role will be regular days initially then to move to 12/7 or 24/7 shift for facility start-up.

Responsibilities:

Within this role you will be required to:

Participate in construction system Mechanical Completion (MC) walkdowns. These will be performed with our project Construction Manager (CM) and mechanical/electrical/I&C sub-contractors.
Work with the site Engineering teams in building the Maintenance Management database system (EAMS) for DS2.
Assist in the shakedown and commissioning of new equipment during C&Q. Assist in Facility and Equipment start up activities. Provide input on equipment installation, start-up, operation and troubleshooting to support introduction of new products into DS2.
Assist in the development the DS2 Preventative Maintenance program. Engage with site sustaining Engineering Operations for input and best practice.
Assist in developing Engineering Work Instructions/SOPs/LOTO/COHE/ECO procedures/strategies for the safe maintenance of the new equipment. Work with EHS in developing Risk Assessments for maintenance activities.
Work with the project equipment/system package owners to develop critical spares lists for the equipment for sustaining manufacturing. Work with site Engineering stores to include critical spares.
Gain an understanding of our site SOPs and amend where necessary for the DS2 building.

Assist in maintaining a safety orientated Culture, cGMP compliant work environment.
You will be part of a multiskilled maintenance team responsible for front line maintenance across the DS2 building.
Responsible for completion of all maintenance tasks according to relevant SOPs.
Complete planned maintenance activities assigned to DS2 Engineering teams and oversee the completion of maintenance routines by third party contractors.
Perform detailed troubleshooting of issues identified during C&Q and Manufacturing operations.
Assist with the investigation of Manufacturing operations deviations through site Quality Systems, engaging with all relevant personnel and functions as appropriate.
Seek opportunities for Continuous Improvement using Lean/Six Sigma tools as part of daily Manufacturing operations (Standard Work, TPM, 5S, Method 1, 2 etc.).
Capable of working with individuals and with a team across multiple departments (Engineering, Operations, EHS, Technical Services, Quality, Utilities, C&Q, Projects).

Education/Experience:

To be successful in this role you will require:

Diploma/Degree in an Engineering/Technical discipline or Electrical/Mechanical Trade qualification.
Minimum 3 years’ Maintenance/Engineering experience in a biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical/medical devices cGMP manufacturing environment or Maintenance experience in an SOP driven industry such as semiconductor manufacturing.
Experience executing Engineering tasks using Engineering Maintenance Management systems such as EAMS.
Experience in troubleshooting equipment issues during commissioning/qualification/start-up/production.
Experience working in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
Experience with use of Lean Tools such as Standard Work/5S and Six Sigma techniques such as Method 1 and 5-Whys.
Excellent people skills, positive influence, team orientation, diligence, documentation, problem identification and critical thinking skills.
An ability to work independently and as a member of a self-managed team in a dynamic, challenging environment that requires flexibility and initiative.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Applicants require a valid work permit within EU.

Additional Information

In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
Please note there is no relocation support available for this position

How to apply

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Purpose

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Disability Inclusion

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Engineering Maintenance Technician

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