West Pharma Support Engineer 

Ireland, Waterford 

918485836

To support the maintenance and repair of Civil, Structural and Architectural of the buildings both internally and externally. Support external contractors for the maintenance and repair of same. The Maintenance Technician is also responsible for supporting the running and maintaining the preventative maintenance system to pre-determined guidelines.

• Responsible for the maintenance of all Facility equipment and plant systems (Utilities & HVAC systems) on site.
• Support commissioning/validation on existing and new projects.
• Support the scheduled maintenance as per Standard Operating Instructions.
• Filing and archiving of Facilities and Maintenance documentation.
• Communicate and update the Maintenance Dept. and other departments as necessary (e.g. compliance issues, investigation outcomes etc).
• Support in the management of maintenance contracts and contractors.
• Recording accurate hours against all planned work.
• Work with Engineering to identify maintenance strategy for all equipment.
• Ensure CMMS system users are fully trained and adhering to procedures.
• Work to identify opportunities for improvements.
• Work with Maintenance Engineer and Quality Engineers to ensure PM program is kept up to date.
• Work with Engineering to identify building, mechanical, and electrical spares to ensure maximum availability of equipment
• Support investigations to close deviations, change control and CAPA’s
• Responsible for compiling standard specifications & procedures for each item and monitoring all existing plant to standard specifications.
• Support production to ensure minimum equipment downtime through preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Respond to failed equipment or out of spec to meet production/batch release requirements.
• Plan equipment downtime with production and external vendors.
• Risk assess instruments through calibration classification.
• Understanding of P&ID, Electrical & Pneumatic Drawings

• Trade qualification in Construction/Mechanical/ Electrical /Instrumentation and or Diploma in Engineering, Electrical/ Process/Mechanical or building services engineering.

• Minimum 2 years’ hands on working experience preferably in a maintenance role within the pharmaceutical/medical devices/manufacturing industry.

• Familiarity using CMMS.
• Ability to interpret/design electrical schematics and to read hydraulic, pneumatic and P&ID drawings
• Previous experience working on technically challenging applications would be an advantage (i.e.) medical, tight tolerance work.
• Team player.
• Strong competence in IT
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels within the organisation.
• Structured way of working & strong organisational skills
• Ability to interact with suppliers, customers and external contractors.