Maintenance Technician

1100 Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career progression

Work-life balance initiatives

Bonus scheme

Health insurance

Pension

Job summary

Viatris in Galway, Ireland, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to set up and maintain automated vial and syringe filling equipment, and to support plant utilities. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, fault finding, and documenting work to GMP standards.

You will develop a Reliability Centered Maintenance strategy, manage spare parts, and support safety, quality events and CAPAs. Overtime and shift coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Certification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and proven relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; conflict management and negotiation.
• Structured decision making; computer literacy; report preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, planned maintenance and fault finding of automated vial and syringe filling equipment.
• Maintenance of equipment and utilities; document work to GMP standards.
• Manage external contractors during equipment installations and service visits.
• Develop, implement and promote an RCM strategy using FMECA/FMEA with management and reliability teams.
• Support creation/modification of documentation for maintenance/calibration (PMs, data sheets, work instructions).
• Assist in safety events, quality events, CAPAs, investigations and equipment issue resolutions.
• Ensure maintenance routines meet cGMP and EHS standards; comply with local/global regs.
• Be flexible for overtime, shift cover, on-call and other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Mechanical Eng

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

PM Systems

Documentation

Multitasking

Technical Reading

Education

Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Job description

Mylan Teoranta Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases. We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making. Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment. For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

Responsible for the set up and maintenance of Viatris (Mylan Teoranta) automated vial and syringe filling equipment. Responsible for maintenance and repair of plant equipment and utilities. The position will help Viatris continue along the maintenance maturity continuum to achieve excellence as defined by best industry practices. Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Maintenance Technician role will make an impact: Responsible for Setup, planned maintenance and fault finding of automated Vial and Syringe filling equipment. Responsible for maintenance of equipment and utilities and documenting work to a GMP standard. Manage external contractors when required during equipment installations and planned service visits. Manage spare parts, consumables, and services to keep equipment schedules compliant. Develop, Implement, and promote a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategy using Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA/FMEA) assessments in conjunction with department management, the Engineering dept reliability engineer and the Production department utilizing tools such as Trend’s analysis & Control charts & Data review. Support the creation and modification of documentation to support maintenance and calibration activities (PM, Data Sheets, Work Instructions, troubleshooting guides). Support compliance efforts related to Safety Events, Quality Events, CAPAs, change management and investigations and assist in the investigation and resolution of electrical and mechanical issues on equipment. Ensure maintenance routines, procedures, and work plans are developed to the necessary standards and best practice to ensure compliance with cGMP and EHS regulations. Comply with cGMP & EHS requirements from a local, global, and regulatory perspective. You will be required to be flexible in this position and must be prepared to such undertake overtime; shift cover, on call and other works as may be assigned to your role by the company.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences: Minimum of a Certification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and proven relevant experience. However, a combination of experience and education will be taken into consideration. Excellent Interpersonal / Communication skills Conflict management / Negotiation. Structured decision making. Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PM systems). Report preparation & presentation. Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret general business documents and to compile Technical reports. Ability to work with peers and communicate. May be required to stand; walk; stoop; bend; kneel; and climb steps. May require use of hands and use of arms to lift and scoop. May be required to lift or maneuver boxes or containers using lifting equipment, as well as physically pushing, rolling or lifting. May be required to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to: respiratory protection, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and protective clothing. Medium, Heavy lifting requirements.

Benefits at Viatris

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Bonus scheme
• Health insurance
• Pension

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Viatris is a global healthcare company formed in 2020 through the combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a legacy division of Pfizer. By integrating the strengths of these two companies, including our global workforce, we aim to deliver increased access to affordable, quality medicines for patients worldwide, regardless of geography or circumstance. We believe in healthcare as it should be – empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. Because of our unwavering belief that better access leads to better health, we leverage our best-in-class manufacturing and scientific expertise and proven commercial capabilities to bring quality medicines to patients when and where they need them.