Maintenance Technician

We currently have a development fixed-term contract opportunity for a Maintenance Technician in the Engineering Department on our clients manufacturing facility in Cork.
We are looking for someone with a pharmaceutical industry background. Will need to be able to work shift work.
To maintain equipment as per the maintenance program, troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions, propose equipment solutions, report anomalies, ensure regulatory compliance (FDA, IMB, GMP, Safety, and Environmental legislation), and conduct onsite equipment calibration. By fulfilling these responsibilities, the Maintenance Technician will contribute to equipment reliability, compliance, and optimal performance within regulatory frameworks.
Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.
• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people s lives.
• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

What you will be doing:

• To complete maintenance & calibration tasks through the site CMMS
• Adhere to CMMS System and SOPs
• Support Maintenance excellence programme by completing w/os correctly and by adhering to eh weekly schedule for planned maintenance.
• Engage with the Maintenance Excellence programme and support the Maintenance Supervisor and the Reliability Engineer in its deployment.
• Maintain the plant and equipment in optimum condition, and to accurately complete all documentation and Logbooks in a GMP compliant manner.
• To assist in the drive for reliability excellence and the deployment of the PdM programme
• Identify and maintain spare parts and tools, to ensure timely maintenance of plant & equipment.
• Prepare and update assigned SOPs.
• Be familiar with and adhere to Engineering department SOPs and those of other departments as relevant.
• To Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunction.
• To take a lead role in maintaining plant electrical power supply and distribution.
• To take a lead role in maintaining plant PLC control and instrumentation systems.
• Become familiar with plant electrical supply and distribution.
• Become familiar with all process and utility equipment.
• Any additional duties as assigned.

What you need to apply:

• Craft Qualification in electrical or mechanical trades
• 2 - 3 Years experience in pharmaceutical industry or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook
• Be available for shift work