Boston Scientific Maintenance Tech - S2 

Ireland, Cork 

251719165

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritise support of all equipment planned and un-planned maintenance activities in support of a production, Lab & Utilities environment.
• Be proficient in executing scheduled and un-scheduled works in a safe manner, have the ability to asses all works using the Permit to works systems where required.
• Provide technical direction on all maintenance and equipment issues.
• Be highly proficient in the problem solving of all production machine and automated systems i.e. mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and control systems.
• Manage the planning & execution of all equipment maintenance routines (scheduled & un-scheduled) on identified equipment within the value streams.
• Minimise downtime on Equipment, through fast response and priority setting with Area Supervision.
• Liaise with Production / Manufacturing Engineering and Equipment Engineering to understand equipment down priorities, and eliminate recurring issues.
• Manage communications with key stakeholders where applicable as Maintenance representative as and when the business requires e.g. complex breakdown issues.
• Ensure critical Equipment availability at all times in support of production metrics.
• Verify / Monitor PM effectiveness – Drive continuous improvement in the PM process.
• Monitor key maintenance performance indicators MTTF, MTBF, MTTR etc. as required.
• Liaise with Manufacturing Engineers, Process Technicians, and Product Builders on equipment related issues.
• Utilise the BMRAM preventative maintenance system (CMMS) as area for same.
• Ensure all activities on ‘down’ Equipment & during PM are recorded appropriately in the BMRAM system. Compliant with BMRAM/Pharma Quality Management System (PQS) procedures.
• A 3rd Level Qualification in Automation Systems or Mechatronics
• Generate / Edit Maintenance procedures to reflect actual work practices in line with Pharma QMS.
• Ensure all work carried out as part of the BMRAM system is as per procedures – Strive for continuous improvement in procedures & processes.
• Monitor the consumption of & timely reordering of Equipment Spares in conjunction with the Stores Administrators and with Maintenance Engineers & Technicians.
• Capability to retrofit / upgrade existing equipment as part of Quality and/or cost improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with technology & training; be recognised as the SME for Maintenance within Pharma Value Stream (VS).
• Establishes and supports a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality policy and core values.
• Maintain compliance metrics around adherence to preventative maintenance schedule and report metrics as required by BSC quality systems management.
• Ensure relevant documentation is prepared and updated in line with all Quality and Regulatory guidelines and promotes full compliance to all GMP.
• Represents the production maintenance function in support of internal & external quality systems audits.

Education & Experience:

• NFQ Level 6 Higher Certificate in STEM
• A working knowledge of BMRAM (Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager) is an advantage.
• Ability to read & interpret electrical & control technical specifications & drawings.
• Ability to fault find PLC control systems is a distinct advantage.
• Hands on experience in a fully automated manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with standard problem-solving processes (6-sigma, DMAIC) is an advantage.
• Previous relevant experience in a highly regulated environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of working within a Class 7 cleanroom environment, policy and procedures is an advantage.

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