Pharmaceutical Maintenance Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer for a new opportunity based within a pharmaceutical company in North Dublin.
This full-time permanent role will be responsible for the monitoring and progression of projects daily.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Managing and delivering a range of process, regulatory, energy and safety projects on site.
• Effective communication with site personnel in relation to the planning and implementation of maintenance activities and/or projects.
• Monitor, inspect and verify the correct operation of manufacturing, utilities and environmental plant and equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant and equipment.
• Manage and control all work orders within the area of their responsibility.
• Review, modify and implement PPM activities as identified.
• Liaise directly with the Site Manager and the clients Team Leaders and Senior Operators to agree on schedules and the priority of works.
• Participate in the site Operational Excellence program and all other client site systems.
• Implementation of lean techniques in the running & coordination of maintenance and project activities.
• Timely generation, review, circulation and processing of all Track Wise records (RTC’s, deviations, incidents and CAPA’s).
• Timely generation and origination of ESCR’s as necessary.
• Investigate issues, identify maintenance & engineering solutions and implement as required
• Provide regular structured reporting to the Site Manager in relation to all issues and progress
• Ensure the client’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are achieved.
• Ensuring all works are carried out in a safe, clean and efficient manner while complying at all times with the client’s relevant standards, policies, rules, procedures, quality and permit to work systems.
• Reporting any concerns or issues that may jeopardise the successful operation and/or continuous manufacturing on site or impact upon the client’s operations or support 
• Any other duties as deemed necessary for the efficiency of the business.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Degree qualified, in an Engineering discipline  
• Minimum of 6 years’ industrial experience, preferably in a GMP environment  
• Proven knowledge and understanding of principal engineering systems, process equipment, site utilities and facilities
• Good working knowledge of lean maintenance techniques along with a solid understanding of start up and maintenance requirements for plant
• A thorough knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance measures
• Experience in negotiating with and managing external contractors
• Highly experienced in the management of small to medium sized projects 
• Proficient level of IT literacy
• Highly organised with the ability to multitask and work to strict deadlines
• Excellent communication and information gathering skills, with fluent English

If you are interested in applying for this role, please call Zoe on +353 1 2784671 or email zhamilton@thornshaw.com
Thornshaw Scientific Recruitment is a leading Irish provider of specialist Scientific Recruitment. Part of the CPL Group. www.thornshaw.com