Critical Process Maintenance Tech - 24x7, 24-Month FTC

Alexion Pharma Spain S.L.; Ireland; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca's Alexion Rare Disease unit seeks a Process Maintenance Technician for a 24-month fixed-term contract at the Athlone site. The role covers maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and scheduling of maintenance work across production equipment in a 24/7 operation.

You will support new equipment installations, maintain calibration systems and ensure compliance with cGMP and Quality Management Systems while collaborating with multiple teams to minimise downtime and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with CMMS and Calibration Systems.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Knowledge of GMP requirements for process equipment and calibration.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and lean methodologies is advantageous.
• Ability to make timely, informed decisions considering risks.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of EHS responsibilities and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support new equipment installations and product introductions.
• Maintain the Maintenance Quality System per SOPs and cGMP.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to keep equipment in optimal condition.
• Diagnose and repair equipment downtime to minimise impact.
• Manage spare parts and ensure availability for maintenance tasks.
• Maintain Maintenance Management System records and traceability.
• Assist in writing/revising Maintenance SOPs based on day-to-day observations.
• Provide technical support to Operations, Validation, Engineering and Quality teams.

Skills

CMMS

QMS

Interpersonal skills

GMP knowledge

Six Sigma

Decision making

Education

Associate Degree/Technical Certification

Tools

Computerised Calibration Systems

Maintenance Management System

Job description

AstraZeneca's Alexion Rare Disease unit seeks a Process Maintenance Technician for a 24-month fixed-term contract at the Athlone site. The role covers maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and scheduling of maintenance work across production equipment in a 24/7 operation.

You will support new equipment installations, maintain calibration systems and ensure compliance with cGMP and Quality Management Systems while collaborating with multiple teams to minimise downtime and improve processes.