Great opportunity for a Process Engineer with a strong maintenance background to work in an exciting pharmaceutical company based in Athlone on an hourly rate contract position.
This engineer will work as part of the Engineering team in the Technical Operations department to provide maintenance support as required to include process systems, filling equipment, preparation equipment and utilities. Can provide basic automation and instrumentation support and liaises with automation/instrumentation specialists when required.
Responsibilities:
Works closely with manufacturing and quality colleagues whose shared goal is to realise the
safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives of the site.
Prioritises safety and is diligent in the use of all appropriate safety tools and permits when
maintaining equipment - champions safe working always.
Uses structured problem solving in the event of equipment failure and documents all
equipment interventions as required by the maintenance system.
Prepare and execute preventative maintenance (PM) routines with other technical colleagues
to minimise the risk of machine failure or equipment related deviations.
Completes PM routines on time.
Is trained and qualified to work in a grade B cleanroom and maintains this qualification.
Is disciplined in ensuring personal hygiene at all time, and in following the garbing and
hygiene expectations of working in a sterile manufacturing environment.
Participates in bi-annual media fill studies to maintain qualification status.
Is diligent in the completion and review of maintenance and related documentation required
to meet GMP requirements of a sterile manufacturing site.
Participates in and can lead continuous improvement teams. Proposes improvement ideas.
Takes ownership of manufacturing equipment performance and builds relationships with key
OEM support contacts.
Supports capital projects throughout equipment lifecycle and supports process development
projects and associated validation activities.
Reports accurately on all equipment downtimes to build history of equipment performance.
Is always prepared to escalate any safety, quality or performance risk observed.
Education & Experience:
Relevant chemical/mechanical engineering qualification.
Strong technical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Familiar with pharmaceutical equipment and systems such as CIP/SIP, autoclaves, filling
machines, isolators, clean utilities.
Knowledgeable of the regulatory and GMP requirements for maintenance activities.
For more information on the role please feel free to contact our specialist engineering recruiter Gerard Crowley by calling 021 2300 300
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