Apprentice Electrical

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Electrical and Instrumentation . This position will contribute to developing and implementing strategic planning in Ireland by providing medical insight and expert knowledge about the product or disease area. In addition, the role shall identify, develop and maintain credible relationships with healthcare professionals, providers and academic centres.

The successful candidate will be enrolled on an E/I Apprenticeship, which involves a 7 phase standards-based apprenticeship, facilitated through SOLAS, the Institutes of Technology and the Company.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical process devices and controls systems, electrical/instrumentation (E&I) maintenance technicians directly support of manufacturing operations.
• During the four year E&I apprenticeship, the E&I apprentice will be required to follow a specific course of training and undergo a series of assessments to confirm that they have reached the industry standard required for an E&I maintenance technician in a GDP and cGMP environment.
• Support the qualified E&I maintenance technician in the provision of effective technical support to Production in all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, including CIP, Autoclaves, Glassware Washers, production vessels, HVAC and Isolators.
• To include, but not limited to, the installation, modification, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of complex electrical process devices and controls systems.
• Support continuous improvement by actively participating in repairs, upgrades, preventative maintenance and system failure investigations and investigation reports.
• Participate effectively in receiving training in operational procedures, training materials, maintenance procedures and the apprentice program training requirements; ensure all work is carried out in line with same.
• Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture.

What educational requirements/skills you will need:

• Minimum of Grade B3/O3 in PASS Maths and a minimum Grade D/O6 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate Exam or an approved equivalent
• Or three years’ work experience in a relevant designated industrial activity *Note: This criteria exception is only applicable for mature students over the age of 23. SOLAS will determine if the applicants previous experience is deemed as relevant industry experience.
• Achieves the required level of Aptitude Testing.
• Understanding of some mechanical/electrical/Instrumentation / pneumatic principles.
• Report writing skills required.
• Computer literacy required.

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Requisition ID:R284191