Refrigeration Technician Pharma

Anderson McQue; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson McQue on a biopharmaceutical site is seeking a Utilities Refrigeration Technician to maintain industrial water/air cooled chillers and AC units. You will follow the scheduled maintenance program, perform trouble shooting, and keep accurate documentation in line with GMP requirements.

The role requires F-GAS 2079 certification, NFQ Level 5 or equivalent, and 2+ years of pharma maintenance experience. Training and safety adherence are emphasized in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in maintenance and troubleshooting of refrigeration equipment in pharma environment with GMP familiarity.
• Refrigeration F-GAS 2079 Certificate required.
• NFQ Level 5 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with large ton centrifugal or screw chillers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on site refrigeration equipment as per schedule.
• Troubleshoot problems with utilities refrigeration equipment as directed by site supervisors.
• Complete site documentation before and after tasks per SOP.
• Liaise with Contractors during planned service maintenance.
• Carry out risk assessments for maintenance tasks and ensure findings are current.

Skills

Refrigeration maintenance

Troubleshooting

GMP experience

Independent worker

Team player

Communication skills

Education

NFQ Level 5

Trade qualification in refrigeration

Tools

York chillers

Sabroe chillers

Trane chillers

Carrier chillers

Daikin chillers

Job description

This position will be based on a biopharmaceutical site on behalf of our client, a multinational and multicultural company which provides great career progression opportunities to the right person.

The role:

The utilities refrigeration technician is responsible for the execution of the preventive and corrective maintenance program on the site refrigeration equipment. Your main role is to carry servicing, trouble shooting, and maintenance of Industrial water/air cooled Chillers and various AC units.

• Carry out work as per schedule supplied by the Maintenance Coordinator Planner and as per site policies, schedules and procedures.
• Troubleshoot problems with utilities refrigeration equipment as necessary and as directed by site supervisors.
• Complete site documentation before and after work tasks, as per relevant SOP.
• Liaise with Contractors during planned service maintenance.
• Participate in the appropriate training and ensure that ITP meets the site requirements.
• Carry out Risk Assessment of Equipment Maintenance Task List steps and ensure these are always kept valid.
• Update MTL’s as appropriate to ensure they are always relevant to the site needs and meet findings from periodic reviews.
• Carry out Periodic reviews of EWI/SOP to ensure documents are always current and valid.
• All work on site to be carried out in accordance with site EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and company EHS rules and guidelines.
• You will have a Refrigeration F-GAS 2079 Certificate.
• Relevant trade qualification in refrigeration, or a qualified industrial electrician who has transitioned to refrigeration.
• 2+ years in maintenance and troubleshooting experience of refrigeration equipment in a Pharma environment and familiar with GMP requirements.
• Qualified to a minimum of NFQ 5.
• Familiar and capable of delivering Service/Maintenance and repair of Water-cooled and Air-cooled Chillers and AC Units.
• Experience on large ton centrifugal and screw chillers would be a distinct advantage, but training will be provided as required.
• Have experience with major chiller manufacturers such as York/ Sabroe/ Trane/ Carrier/ Daikin.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills.