Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Kenny-Whelan & Associates are hiring a Maintenance Technician to work on site at one of their Client’s Global Life Sciences Companies in Cork.

Profile of the Role:

The Maintenance Technician reports to the Manager, Maintenance Operations, and is responsible

for executing maintenance and utility activities plant wide in a GMP compliant manner.

A high level of initiative, energy and motivation are key role requirements, as well as excellent organizational skills. 

The Maintenance Technician maintains equipment in the following areas;

Manufacturing operations including Upstream & Downstream processing, Material Storage & Dispensing, Packaging, Drug Product Fill Finish, Clean & Plant Utility systems, WWTP and HVAC, reliability programs and capital engineering projects.

The Maintenance Technician will serve as an integral member of Maintenance Operations team in a Biologics drug substance and product manufacturing facility

Duties:

• Proactively maintain process, utility and facility equipment in accordance with cGMP regulations, applicable safety considerations, Standard Operating Procedures, best maintenance practices and the reliability agenda. 
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. 
• Interact with all process partners to continuously improve operations by recognising and correcting the causes of less-than-optimal equipment, facility and team performance. 
• Manage external vendor support to complete required services in a GMP compliant manner. 
• Perform problem solving including root cause analysis as required when equipment failures result in loss of production, substandard equipment performance and substantial repair cost and/or personnel safety incidents. 
• Ensure Electrical, Process and Utility Systems are maintained in a controlled state thus ensuring compliance with all procedures and regulations and reliability initiatives. 
• Maintain a safe working environment by continuously promoting safety awareness, recognising and rectifying unsafe conditions and performing thorough investigations when accidents occur. 
• Record all maintenance work performed on the site CMMS system. 
• Maintain documentation and management and control systems in compliance with cGMP regulations and training instructions. 
• Where required complete and record calibrations activities completed on site and report any defects detected. 
• Contribute to the drive to effectively manage spares, consumables and contracts in a timely and cost effective manner. 
• Use of permit to work system or other safety systems to control engineering activities. 

·      Participation in HAZOP and design reviews 

Education / Experience:

A relevant third level qualification in Engineering or time-served apprenticeship with 3+ years’ experience in a GMP environment, preferably Bio-pharmaceuticals or equivalent industry with drug product fill finishing and packaging activities.

Hands-on technical skills with equipment and systems – ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Proficiency with tools and CMMS systems – skilled in using diagnostic tools, performing preventive maintenance, and logging work orders in computerized maintenance management systems.

Knowledge:

•      Understanding of cGMP and safety protocols – ensuring all maintenance work complies with regulatory standards and is properly documented for audits.

Are you eligible to work in Ireland? As this is a Contract role, you will need a Visa: either Stamp 1G or Stamp 4

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence

Kenny-Whelan Contact:

For further information please contact Carmel Synnott on 087 7422268 or send your updated CV to csynnott@kenny-whelan.ie