Utilities Shift Technician

Veolia Energy Services Ireland Limited; Athlone; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Energy Services Ireland Limited in Athlone is seeking a Utilities Shift Technician to maintain, repair, and optimise critical utility systems in a cGMP manufacturing setting. The role requires 3–5 years of facilities and maintenance experience, an Associate Degree or technical certification, CMMS experience, and a proactive, analytical approach with strong safety and regulatory awareness.

You will work in a self-managed team, support project shutdowns, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in mechanical/electrical is required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in facilities and maintenance in a cGMP manufacturing environment, preferably with clean utility systems.
• Hands-on CMMS experience and knowledge of GMP instrumentation/calibration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Maintenance Quality System and SOP adherence.
• Perform scheduled and unplanned maintenance per site policies.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and coordinate with vendors.
• Support EHS responsibilities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain spare parts, change parts and equipment in stores and manufacturing areas.
• Utilise Maintenance Management System and IT systems as required.
• Lead investigations for root causes of issues when needed.
• Assist in writing/revising Maintenance SOPs and support new equipment installations.
• Provide on-call support during projects and shutdowns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree / technical certification in mechanical/electrical

Tools

CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Utilities Shift Technician

Location: Athlone, Co Westmeath

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 4 Cycle Shift

Role Overview of the role

The Utilities Shift Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, trouble-shooting and replacement of utility systems in the Athlone facility.

This position is also responsible for assisting in the coordination and scheduling of maintenance works performed by service vendors.

The individual in this position is expected to support our clients interests, objectives and policies in a professional and responsible manner and can bring continuous improvements to the Utilities function on site.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Maintaining the Maintenance Quality System by adherence to all relevant SOP's, policies and cGMP requirements.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks in accordance with site policies and procedures.
• Responding to equipment breakdowns.
• Proactively ensuring that all Environmental, Health and Safety responsibilities are carried out according to EHS regulations and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and actively seek areas for improvement Maintaining spare parts, change parts and equipment both within manufacturing areas and in the Engineering Stores.
• Ensure the Maintenance Management System is maintained correctly.
• Utilising and maintaining IT systems as required, e.g. Computerised Maintenance Management Systems.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the Facilities and Maintenance group in relevant equipment and system root cause investigations and fill the role of lead investigator where required.
• Assist in writing and revising Maintenance SOP's as required.
• Provide support to new equipment installations and product introductions.
• Filing and archiving of Facilities and Maintenance documentation.
• Provide support to Operations, Validation, Engineering and Quality where required.
• Complete on-going training Provide on-call support during project and shutdown activities, as required.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements for the role

• Associate Degree and/or technical certification/trade in a mechanical, electrical or related field is required.
• Essential 3-5 years' experience performing facilities and maintenance support activities in a cGMP commercial manufacturing environment, preferably with experience in clean utility systems (WFI, Pure Steam etc.) and Plant Systems.
• Prior hands-on experience with CMMS systems Good interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
• Can demonstrate examples where continuous improvements were applied in an utilities & facilities environment and the application of AI Must be knowledgeable of the regulatory and GMP requirements for instrumentation and calibration.
• To work within a self-managed team of multi-skilled technicians and contractors.
• Must be seen to add value to core service delivery and should attain very high standards in terms of work output and quality of work..
• Manage own and others safety across all contracts under contract remit.
• Maintain quality relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Methodical and Analytical approach to work Team Player.
• Attention to detail Methodical & Analytical approach to work.
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting ability.

About Veolia

Veolia is Irelands leading environmental services company providing solutions that enable ecological transformation.

We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water services and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy.

Veolia in Ireland works with our customers to carefully manage scarce resources.

Through our expertise in operations, engineering and technology we reduce the environmental impact of our customer's activities while helping industrial companies, services organisations and the public sector to operate in a more efficient manner.

We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues.

If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining work permits, is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.

Skills

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