Maintenance Technician

CareerWise Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a Life Sciences client in Waterford on a 12-month contract. The role involves diagnosing faults and implementing repairs for equipment while ensuring all activities comply with Quality, Safety and cGMP guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in maintenance within a multi-skilled team, with 2+ years in pharma manufacturing, and a strong grounding in pneumatic systems, PLC fault finding and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician in a multi-skilled team environment
• 2+ years’ experience in a pharmaceutical-manufacturing environment
• Understanding of utilities and/or maintenance systems on site
• Knowledge of cGMP and safety standards
• Structured root-cause analysis (PIAT)
• Ability to work both in a team and independently

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and implement repairs to equipment.
• Operate and maintain process/facilities equipment to meet production output.
• Input data into PM system and manage maintenance documentation
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and cGMP standards
• Train colleagues on equipment, maintenance tasks and safety
• Contribute to continuous improvements across the plant
• Maintain housekeeping in the maintenance area
• Communicate equipment issues/repairs promptly via email

Skills

Maintenance tasks

Fault diagnosis

Pneumatic systems

PLC fault finding

Root cause analysis

cGMP compliance

Safety procedures

Preventative maintenance

Teamwork

Training others

Education

Trade certificate (Junior/Senior) or equivalent

Tools

PM System

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician required for Life Sciences client based in Waterford. Initial 12 month contract. Working as part of a Maintenance Team to diagnose faults and implement solutions for repairs to equipment in compliance with Quality & Safety Guidelines.

Requirements

• To carry out repair and Maintenance tasks of all Process and / or Facilities Equipment, so as to achieve an acceptable level of production output in full compliance with Quality and Safety and cGMP Standards
• Input of data into Maintenance PM System including the operation of such systems
• Working with one’s own initiative and assuming responsibility whenever the need arises
• May be required to train others on all equipment, Maintenance tasks, set up procedures and safety awareness
• To operate and maintain all equipment, so as to achieve an acceptable level of production output
• Complete all duties as per relevant Sop’s
• Adhere to all relevant dress requirements with respect to cGMP’s and PPE rules
• Conduct all maintenance duties in a safe manner and report all safety issues or concerns
• Maintain the required standard of housekeeping in both the maintenance workshop/facilities area.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Ensure good time keeping and attendance at place of work
• Support team in achieving team goals and targets.
• Attend Team meetings as required
• Actively contribute to continuous improvements across the plant
• Support and back up of all maintenance teams i.e. facilities and manufacturing when required
• Ensure correct and accurate communication of equipment issues/PMs/repairs including reporting of serious downtime (via email)

Requirements

• Qualifications Junior & Senior Trade’s Certificate or an equivalent third level qualification
• At least 5 years’ Experience working as a Maintenance Technician in a Multi-skilled Team environment
• 2 years’ experience working as a Maintenance Technician in a pharmaceutical-manufacturing environment
• Have a core understanding of the utilities and/or maintenance systems in operation on site
• Competent in the operation and Maintenance of Pneumatic systems, and fault finding techniques.
• An understanding of PLC’s including the use of fault-finding diagnostics.
• Have worked with a Preventative maintenance system and to be able to download history and close out routines.
• A good knowledge of cGMP.
• Good problem solving techniques – structured root cause analysis (PIAT)
• Full understanding of Health & Safety and legal requirements for the safe operation of the team.
• Work well in a team environment while at the same time have the ability to work on one’s own initiative