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    API Maintenance Planner

    TipperaryPermanentCompetitive
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    2 hours ago
    JN -102026-2010828
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    API Maintenance Planner

    Tipperary Permanent Competitive

    API Maintenance Planner

    About the job

    Role Type: 12 month contract extending to permanent role

    Hours: Mon-Fri

    Responsibilities:

    • Under the direction to the API Maintenance & Reliability Lead assist in the overall development, implementation and day to day operation of the Maintenance system.
    • Development of the PPM system including writing job plans and developing maintenance frequencies. Liaises with the Maintenance & Reliability Engineer on implementation of the PdM program.
    • Operation and execution of the PPM Change Control System.
    • In conjunction with the API Maintenance Manager and API Operations Scheduler/coordinating the Work Scheduling process to ensure site specific targets on PM & CM backlog management are achieved.
    • May act as a second level 'Gatekeeper' after the Operations Gatekeeper to review incoming work requests ensuring data accuracy, correct work type and to manage CM Backlogs.
    • Actively plans CM work orders by visiting job sites, booking/ordering materials, writing task lists, performing risk assessments etc.
    • Works closely with contract providers to plan work requests that require vendor assistant e.g. Mechanical & Electrical contractors.
    • Works closely with the Maintenance & Reliability Engineer to develop and communicate relevant KPI's for the maintenance team e.g. PPM Compliance, Overdue PM's, Schedule Adherence, MTBF, PdM Executed etc.
    • Planning, estimating, co-ordinating all aspects of maintenance and project activities associated with the Annual Summer Shutdown.
    • Support the API Maintenance & Reliability Lead in the development of the equipment annual review and support the Maintenance & Reliability Engineer in the development of periodic OOT trend report.
    • Support and assist the API Maintenance & Reliability Lead to implement maintenance best practice methodologies/technologies including LSS processes e.g. creation of standard work for routine maintenance activities.
    • Liaise with Project Engineering and the Maintenance & Reliability Engineer on criticality assessments and developing new maintenance strategies/plans for new assets.

    Plant Annual Shutdown Planning process:

    • Carries out all planning and scheduling for the Annual Summer Shutdown.The
    • Planner completes thefollowing activities: -
    • Schedules shutdown review meetings between all departmental and contract groups.
    • Develops detailed work plans and schedules for all departmental and contract work activities.
    • Procures material, tools and equipment for work activities.
    • Plans and schedules contract work groups.
    • Co-ordinates and plans all interrelated departmental and contract work activities.
    • Co-ordinates and plans plant and equipment availability with IPT Mechanical Coordinator and the Utilities co-ordinator.
    • Compiles Maintenance shutdown report for inclusion in site report.

    Core Competencies:


    Technical:

    • Electrical installation practices and maintenance
    • Piping installation practices and maintenance
    • Hydraulics and Pneumatics
    • Planning and Scheduling Maintenance
    • Site Plant and Machinery Database
    • Process Operations
    • Safety, GMP, Environmental and Validation Permits, Policies and Procedures
    • Merck Engineering Standards
    • Vendor Limitations
    • Contractor Capabilities

    Business:

    • Communication Skills, Written, Oral and Presentation
    • Reading and understanding engineering drawings.
    • Estimating skills (labour and materials).
    • Team and Interpersonal Skills
    • Planning, Organising & sourcing Skills
    • Safety Assessment Skills
    • Sensitivity and Listening Skills
    • Proficiency in the use of the following computer/software systems:
    • SAP, Word, Excel, Powerpoint

    Leadership:

    • To focus on customer needs
    • To integrate ideas and collaborate with others
    • Ability to organise and plan work assignments.
    • Make judgement on setting priorities and achieve deadlines.
    • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet individual and group objectives.

    Educational Requirements:

    • Electrical and Instrument Craft or Mechanical Craft or Engineering Qualification.
    • Experience in GMP/Regulated environment desired

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