Maintenance Tech

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Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow We are seeking a Maintenance Technician II on apermanent basisto join our team.
Job Purpose:
To engineer and implement highly capable & effective equipment maintenance processes that meet business goals and objectives, in conjunction with providing Technical Maintenance solutions on production, lab and utilities assets.
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 schedulled and un-Schedulled 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 / Maunfacturing Engineering and Equipment Engineering to understand equipment down priorities, and eliminate recurring issues.
Manage communications with key stakeholders where applicable as Maintenance represenative 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.
Liase with Manufacturing Engineers, Process Technicianss, and Product Builders on equipment related issues.
Utialise 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 conjunciton 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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