Calibration / Instrumentation Commissioning Team Lead

Hanley Calibration Ltd; Munster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Accommodation provided in Kerry only

Training & educational support systems

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pension Scheme

VHI Healthcare benefit allowance

Green Grants initiative

Job summary

Hanley Calibration Ltd. seeks a Commissioning Project Calibration Team Lead for Pharma sites in County Tipperary, Ireland. The role is mainly supervisory but involves hands-on field work to deliver the I&C handover package, oversee hot loops, and troubleshoot across process control systems, utilities, and labs.

A 10+ year background is required. Responsibilities include leading the Calibration Team, coordinating with clients, attending turnover and safety meetings, managing 3rd party vendors,

Qualifications

• Time served E&I or Instrumentation qualification or B.Sc. in instrument/electronic engineering.
• 10+ years experience in Pharmaceutical/Medical device industries.
• Strong customer relationship and site coordination skills.
• Clear experience in Commissioning Team Management.

Responsibilities

• Management of the site Calibration Team and resources including CMMS Engineer & Apprentices.
• Liaise with PSCS/client to determine site requirements and targets.
• Attend project turnover, safety, quality and planning meetings.
• Contribute to system walkdowns and scheduling downtime for hot loops & calibrations.
• Manage external 3rd party vendors and maintain site KPI reporting.
• Review criticality risk assessments and ensure instrumentation fitness for current processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Calibration methods

Project management

Field service

Education

Time served E&I or Instrumentation qualification

B.Sc. in instrument/electronic engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Role:

Hanley Calibration are looking for a commissioning project Calibration Team Lead on our client Pharma sites in County Tipperary. While this role will primarily be a supervisory type position, there will be times when the Calibration Lead will be hands on in the field. The Calibration Lead will be responsible for the delivery of the overall I&C handover package including overseeing the hot loop & troubleshooting on all process control systems, manufacturing, black & clean utilities, warehouse and analytical labs throughout the Customer site. All candidates are required to have 10+ years experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of the site Calibration Team and any extra resources required on site including CMMS Engineer & Apprentices.
• Liaise with site PSCS/client to determine specific site requirements and targets.
• Attend project turnover, safety, quality and planning meetings.
• Contribute to system walkdowns as required
• Liaise with the relevant personnel to enable scheduling of downtime on equipment for hot loops & calibrations.
• Scheduling of scope as per turnover requirements
• Adhering to all current Calibration and Quality SOP's aligned to client.
• Develop and Implement a structure for reporting site KPI's, Continuous Improvements and Quality & Safety Observations.
• Responsible for all Calibration Standards on site.
• Responsible for scheduling and managing external 3rd party vendors.
• Responsible for the upkeep of Hanley Calibration Site Safe portal.
• The Calibration Lead will liaise with all parties associated with any site projects/upgrades including review of instrumentation and completion of Criticality Risk Assessments.
• Will review all current criticality risk assessments ensuring all instrumentation is fit for current processes.
• The Calibration Lead will have a complete overview of all activities on site and will advise on any non-conformance and Instrumentation issues.
  

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Time served electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) or Instrumentation (I) qualified or B.Sc. Degree in instrument / electronic engineering or equivalent.
• +10 years' experience in the Pharmaceutical and Medical device industry.
• Able to demonstrate strong customer relationship skills.
• Working knowledge of all Calibration methods.
• Clear experience in Commissioning Team Management
  

Key Behaviours:

• Takes pride in delivery of a quality service.
• Takes personal accountability, ownership and action to do the right thing.
• Learns about customer's challenges, goals and drivers and articulates broad view on how Hanley Calibration solutions can address opportunities.
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Accommodation provided in Kerry only
• Training & educational support systems.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pension Scheme
• VHI Healthcare benefit allowance
• Green Grants initiative