Maintenance Technician

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

Please contact James Farrar today for further information email: jfarrar@careerwise.ie

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence)Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors.We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin.