Senior Maintenance Technician

PSC Biotech® Corporation; Carlow; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PSC Biotech is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and improve electrical, instrumentation, automation and control systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. You will ensure compliance with GMP requirements and safety standards while supporting reliable product supply.

Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, you will perform calibration of process instrumentation, support maintenance planning, and document all activities in the CMMS.

Qualifications

• A time-served Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechatronics or related engineering apprenticeship with supporting certificates.
• Experience in highly regulated pharma/biotech manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong hands-on maintenance, calibration and fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical maintenance support for electrical, instrumentation and automation systems in pharma manufacturing environments.
• Perform calibration of process instruments including pressure, temperature, flow and analytical devices.
• Maintain PLC/SCADA/HMI/DCS-based systems and assist with downtime reduction.
• Plan and execute maintenance work orders, preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics to support maintenance activities.
• Document all maintenance actions in the CMMS/CQMS for traceability and compliance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation calibration

Troubleshooting

PLC/SCADA/HMI

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

SAP/Maximo CMMS

Job description

Who are we?

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

About PSC Biotech

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

Take your Career to a new Level

PSC Biotech disrupts the conventional consultancy model by aligning our EVP as one of the unique selling point which includes the opportunity to work with the most talented cohort of like-minded professionals operating in the Pharma/ Biotech Industry. We offer a permanent contract of employment giving exposure of working in Top Pharmaceutical client sites in a diverse-cultural work setting.

Employee Value Proposition

Employees are the “heartbeat” of PSC Biotech, we provide unparalleled empowering career development though Learning & Development in-house training mentorship through constant guidance to facilitate career progression. We believe in creating high performing teams that can exceed our client’s expectations with regards to quality of all scalable and business unit deliverables, staying under budget and ensuring timelines for our deliverables are being met.

Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, the Senior Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and improving electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems in support of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will ensure that all activities are performed in compliance with regulatory requirements, site procedures, and safety standards, supporting the reliable and continuous supply of products to patients.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective technical support to Production in all aspects of electrical, instrumentation, and automation maintenance, installation, modification, calibration, preventative maintenance (PM), and fault diagnosis.


• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, process instrumentation, control systems, field devices, and associated plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation.


• Execute calibration activities on process instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical instruments, control valves, and monitoring systems.


• Support maintenance planning and execution by completing planned and emergency work orders, calibrations, PMs, and breakdown repairs in a timely manner.


• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, and DCS-based systems, ensuring optimal equipment performance and uptime.


• Investigate and resolve equipment faults through systematic troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.


• Interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and equipment specifications when planning and performing maintenance activities.


• Document all maintenance, calibration, and modification activities accurately within the CMMS, ensuring complete equipment history and compliance with GMP requirements.


• Support planned shutdowns and maintenance projects by coordinating activities and ensuring required resources, spare parts, and documentation are available to minimize downtime.


• Participate in equipment upgrades, installations, commissioning, qualification activities, and change control processes associated with plant and utility systems.


• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and recurring issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).


• Support continuous improvement initiatives through active participation in Kaizen events, reliability improvements, energy reduction projects, and automation enhancements.


• Liaise with equipment vendors and external contractors regarding troubleshooting, maintenance support, spare parts procurement, and system upgrades.


• Support the maintenance of critical utility and manufacturing systems which may include HVAC, purified water, clean steam, process skids, filling lines, inspection systems, autoclaves, washers, and facility monitoring systems.


• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of maintenance procedures, calibration procedures, SOPs, training documentation, and technical standards.


• Ensure compliance with all Global Policies, Procedures, Regulatory Requirements, Environmental Health & Safety standards, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).


• Promote and actively contribute to a safe, compliant, and high-performance culture across the site.


• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What Skills You Will Need

• A time-served Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechatronics, MAMF or equivalent Engineering Apprenticeship, supported by a relevant Certificate, Diploma, or Trade Qualification.


• Previous experience working within a highly regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, or GMP manufacturing environment.


• Strong hands-on experience in electrical maintenance, instrumentation calibration, fault-finding, and troubleshooting.


• Knowledge of process instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical instruments, control valves, transmitters, and sensors.


• Experience working with PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES, or DCS control systems.


• Good understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation loops, pneumatics, automation systems, and process control principles.


• Experience using CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or equivalent maintenance management software.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause investigations and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other job-related software applications.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, with the ability to communicate technical information effectively across functions.


• A strong commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.


• Shift Pattern:24/5 Cycle


• 11 months but will be extended if required


• Start date- 30th of November


• The Hiring Manager will be going through the CV and then there will be an interview in person