Plant Utilities Operations Technician

Bbisolutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Private Healthcare Scheme

15 days Annual Leave (increases with a

Long Service Awards

Job summary

BBI is seeking a Plant Utilities Operations Technician for the Cape Town site. This temporary, full-time role covers maintenance of utilities, equipment and data documentation across production and service delivery functions.

As a trade-tested artisan, you will perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, upkeep compliance with GMP and safety standards, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and after-hours standby when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance roles in manufacturing.
• Trade-qualified with red seal or equivalent.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operating conditions daily (Boiler, HVAC, RO water, Chiller).
• Record plant data and manage deviations.
• Carry out basic autonomous maintenance of utilities equipment.
• Maintain energy usage records (water, electricity, effluent).
• Manage plant logs and service records.
• Support GMP practices and 5S standards.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Record keeping

Electrical repairs

Education

N3 or N4 (preferred) plus trade qualification

Trade-tested electrician / mechanical / refrigeration

Tools

ERP systems

GMP practices

Job description

Job Details: Plant Utilities Operations Technician

BBI exists to help our customers create advances that improve health and save lives. We are seeking a Plant Utilities Operations Technician to join our team. This is a temporary, full-time position based at our site in Cape Town. Join our team: advancing health, together.

The Role

The Plant Utilities Operating Technician will work within the Maintenance service delivery department and company framework to ensure the effective running of utility plants and basic maintenance of equipment. As a trade-tested artisan, the Plant Utilities Operating Technician’s bulk of the work will be related to mechanical maintenance of the plant and equipment, however in the role of Mechanical Maintenance Technician, the incumbent will also be required to carry out electrical repairs and maintenance as and when required in the preventative maintenance and break down job card system. As a qualified artisan the incumbent will be required to complete and maintain various records related to statutory requirements as well as internal documentation. They will also be required to be on standby and to work after hours as and when required. Keeps work areas in neat order. To assist line manager with stock keeping, record keeping, capturing & management of quotes. Will also be required to be trained on GMP practices and regulations. As a Plant Utilities Operating Technician, you will be required to work in all areas of the company from production to service delivery and have strong attention to detail with regards to Quality Excellence.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

• Daily monitoring of plant operating conditions e.g. Boiler, HVAC, RO Water, NH3 Plant, Chiller Plant, Air Plant, etc; Contribute to plant availability of at least 90%.
• Daily recording of plant data and deviation management/ troubleshooting
• Basic autonomous maintenance of equipment for the utilities plant
• Data recording of energy usage across the Cape Town Plant e.g. Water Usage, Electricity, Effluent measurement
• Control and monitoring of critical plant operations
• Schedule cleaning of Utilities Plant, e.g. RO water CIP and Sanitization, etc.
• Problem solving and root cause analysis for repetitive failures
• Provide recommendation to solve problems for continuous improvement.
• Improve and uphold the 5S standards with the Utilities Plant Areas
• Required to perform shift work, standby and overtime
• Ensure accurate record keeping of utilities plant equipment service logs (book of life)
• Meet KPI’s as per business requirements.
• Comply with all required department and business standard operating procedures.
• Facilities inspection and raise DMS work for resolution
• Custodian for Permit Issuer for the Utilities areas.
• Corrective & Preventative maintenance program recording and completion.
• Implementation of preventative and or corrective measures.
• Participation in problem solving, improvement and or cost saving projects/initiatives.
• Follow work instructions relating to the QMS system.
• Raise requisitions on ERP for purchasing/ordering requirements.
• On time and in full delivery to internal customers.
• Capture hours and work performed on various tasks in detail and with 100% accuracy on DMS job cards.
• Receive quotes, capture and manage process into relevant computerized systems
• Identify improvements & assist in implementation.
• Initiation of non-conformances, SQA’s & completion of forms.
• Train contractors/fellow employees on permit systems and or equipment usage.
• Personal development: Willing to be trained on various processes within BBI and also external training and development relating to job function.
• Required to be trained and self-develop on automation projects and electronic use of tablets for record keeping and or reporting.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements and standards are met

You should apply if:

• Minimum of N3, preferably N4 plus
• Technically qualified electrician / mechanical / refrigeration and trade tested with red seal certificate
• Numerous years’ working experience in a maintenance role
• Qualified artisan / technician with a proven track record.
• Experience working in cGMP environment would be an advantage
• Experience with refrigeration maintenance and welding (stainless steel) would be advantageous
• Experience repairing pumps

Why Choose BBI

We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of all our employees. With our employees focused on others, we’re focused on them. That’s why, at BBI, we’re dedicated to providing our employees with access to global resources and site-specific benefits that support their health and wellbeing.

• Provident Fund
• % Contributory Retirement Scheme
• Death in Service Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Funeral Benefit
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• 15 days Annual Leave, which increases by 1 day per annum to 20 days
• Birthday leave
• Long Service Awards
• Global Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Reward and Recognition Programme
• Commitment to Career Development
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• State of the Art Facilities – Certified Centres of Excellence

We’re also focused on development, creating an environment that allows our employees to nurture their talent and empowers you to make a difference. This is achieved by providing our employees with access to learning opportunities to help achieve personal career goals.

About BBI

For more than 70 years, we’ve been perfecting reagents, both native and recombinant, to help IVD and life-science teams turn breakthrough ideas into reliable, life-saving advances.

Great products are only the start. From troubleshooting tricky performance issues and customising reagents to meeting new regulatory standards, our scientists work to clear obstacles and accelerate progress. That’s why we continue to invest millions in new recombinant capabilities that help create diagnostics that improve health and save lives - in a more ethical and sustainable way than ever before.

Equal Opportunities

BBI are an equal opportunity employer and believe in fair treatment for all candidates. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We ask that all applicants complete an equal opportunity monitoring form on avoluntary basis, with all submissions remaining anonymous. The information on the form will be used for monitoring purposes only and will not be used in any decision affecting you.

“AA candidates will be given preference in line with our AA requirements; however, we will select candidates from all groups.”

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