Maintenance Facilities Technician (Day Role)

Bausch & Lomb GmbH; Waterford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Maintenance Facilities Technician to execute planned preventive maintenance on critical facilities systems and support GMP-compliant operations in an FDA-regulated environment. The role focuses on steam, purified water, HVAC, ATEX environments, and site utilities, with PEMAC and BMS as core tools.

The successful candidate will diagnose faults, document activities for validated GMP systems, participate in inspections, and assist engineers in optimizing plant efficiency.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a facilities/utilities role within an FDA-regulated environment.
• Strong experience with plant utilities including steam, purified water, compressed air, HVAC, solvents and ATEX environments.
• Experience with sterilisation systems/autoclaves is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) and PEMAC.
• Ability to work independently, diagnose faults and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance on facilities equipment across multiple systems (steam, purified water, autoclaves, HVAC, compressed air, water systems).
• Utilise PEMAC CMMS for maintenance tracking and documentation.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults and repair.
• Complete documentation for validated GMP systems per site procedures.
• Support statutory inspections of facilities equipment and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Operate and troubleshoot site Building Management System (BMS).
• Assist Facilities Engineers in optimizing plant performance and efficiency.
• Receive and manage IPA and facilities maintenance materials.
• Contribute to multi-skilling activities and provide emergency standby coverage as required.
• Support planned shutdown activities (e.g., Christmas and August Bank Holiday maintenance).

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

BMS knowledge

PEMAC familiarity

Independence / initiative

ATEX environments

Education

National Craft Certificate (mechanical)

Tools

PEMAC

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

Maintenance Facilities Technician (Day Role)

Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to improving sight for millions worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance on facilities equipment, including:
• Steam generation and distribution systems (fire‑tube boilers)
• Purified water systems
• Thermal sterilisation systems (ventilated autoclaves)
• HVAC systems for cleanroom environments (ISO Class 8 or similar), including filter replacement
• Compressed air generation and distribution systems (ISO 8573‑1:2010 Class 2)
• Automatic pumped sprinkler systems
• Closed‑loop water systems (chilled water, process cooling, LPHW)
• Potable and domestic water systems
• ATEX equipment and IPA distribution systems
• Utilise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (PEMAC) for maintenance tracking and documentation
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out fault diagnosis and repair
• Complete required documentation for validated GMP systems in line with site procedures
• Support and participate in routine statutory inspections of facilities equipment
• Contribute to site and facilities projects, including continuous improvement initiatives
• Operate and troubleshoot systems via the site Building Management System (BMS)
• Assist Facilities Engineers in optimising plant performance and efficiency
• Receive and manage deliveries of IPA (pure/waste) and facilities maintenance materials
• Participate in multi‑skilling activities as required and once appropriately trained
• Provide emergency standby cover on a rotational basis, as required
• Support planned shutdown activities, including Christmas and August Bank Holiday maintenance period

Requirements

• Recognised mechanical qualification (e.g. National Craft Certificate)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a facilities/utilities role within an FDA‑regulated environment
• Strong experience with plant utilities, including steam and steam distribution systems, purified water systems (generation and storage), compressed air systems, HVAC systems, solvent systems and ATEX environments
• Experience with sterilisation systems/autoclaves is highly desirable
• Working knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Familiarity with planned preventive maintenance systems (e.g. PEMAC)
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative

Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.