Maintenance Technician
This is what you will do:
The Process Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, trouble-shooting and replacement of all production equipment and utility systems in the Athlone facility. This position is also responsible for assisting in the co-ordination and scheduling of maintenance works performed by service vendors in both a Biologics and Fill Finish Environments.
The individual in this position is expected to represent Alexion Pharmaceutical interests, objectives and policies in a professional and responsible manner.
This role will report into the Manufacturing Engineer in the area, with overall reporting structure into the Manufacturing Engineering Lead and will offer scope for both personal and career development.
You will be responsible for:
The main responsibilities will be as follows:
- Proactively ensuring that all Environmental, Health and Safety responsibilities are carried out according to EHS regulations and procedures.
- Provide support to new equipment installations and product introductions.
- Maintaining the Maintenance Quality System by adherence to all relevant SOP’s, policies and cGMP requirements.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks in accordance with site policies and procedures.
- Responding to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
- Maintaining spare parts, change parts and equipment both within Manufacturing Areas and in the Engineering Stores.
- Ensure the Maintenance Management System is maintained correctly.
- Utilising and maintaining IT systems as required, e.g. Computerized Calibration Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
- Act as a subject matter expert for the Facilities and Maintenance group in relevant equipment and system root cause investigations and fill the role of lead investigator where required.
- Assist in writing and revising Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures as required.
- Filing and archiving of Facilities and Maintenance documentation.
- Provide support to Operations, Validation, Engineering and Quality where required.
- Complete training with new/junior Maintenance Technicians
- Provide on-call support during operation, project and shutdown activities, as required.
- Other duties as required.
You will need to have:
- Associate Degree and/or technical certification in a mechanical, electrical or related field is required.
- 3-5 years’ experience performing facilities and maintenance support activities in a cGMP commercial manufacturing environment, preferably with experience on some or all of the following: Upstream and/ or Downstream Processing (Ultra or Dia-filration).
- Prior hands-on experience with CMMS and Computerized Calibration Systems.
- Prior experience with Quality Management Systems.
- Good interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. Experience of trouble shooting and configuring field control system devices such as Motor drives, instrument transmitters, pneumatic solenoid banks etc. is essential.
- Must be knowledgeable of the regulatory and GMP requirements for process equipment, instrumentation and calibration.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma and lean systems is an advantage.
- Ability to make informed and timely decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks associated.
- A team player with a can do, pro-active attitude and a passion for improvement.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.