Calibration Technician

at  LotusWorks

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world’s leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.
As a Calibration Technician working with the LotusWorks team, you will join our client site in the biologics sector. This job is based in a cutting-edge facility in Sligo.
We are seeking a Calibration Technician to join our team at LotusWorks. In this role, you will be based at a state-of-the-art facility in Sligo within the biologics sector. As a Calibration Technician, you will be responsible for the setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of a wide range of instruments, including temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, level, balance, pH and conductivity analysers, dimensional and measurement equipment, and various other instrumentation.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and engineering documentation.
• Experience with Maximo would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully within a team while also demonstrating initiative in problem-solving.
• Proficiency in computer operating systems and applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Qualified Craft Technician (Instrumentation) or a metrology qualification or appropriate 3rd level qualification.
• City & Guilds 225 Parts 1, 2 & 3, or Level 6 or higher in Industrial Automation & Controls, Applied Physics and Instrumentation, or Metrology.

• Perform scheduled calibrations according to client and LotusWorks procedures for facilities and process calibration.
• Respond to and assist production in the event of faulty or unscheduled equipment that has failed or is out of specification to ensure production requirements are met.
• Interact professionally with client area owners and all client staff to ensure preventative and corrective maintenance activities are completed in a compliant and efficient manner.
• Plan equipment downtime when necessary for on-line calibrations or vendor availability.
• Follow all procedures related to overdue/quarantined equipment to ensure compliance from a calibration department perspective.
• Adhere to calibration discrepancy procedures and follow up on calibrated items that have been escalated as discrepancies.
• Follow decommissioning procedures and follow up on items that cannot be fixed.
• Provide suggestions for continuous improvement in processes and calibration activities.
• Assist in audits and investigations as required.
• Maintain organized and controlled documentation in compliance with GAMP and FDA regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to facilitate calibration activities.
• Update Calibration Management software as necessary.
• Ensure training is up to date.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.