Facilities Engineer (FTC)

at  Alexion PharmaceuticalsInc

Location: Athlone, Ireland
Job reference: R-202821
Date posted: 06/19/2024
This role is a 12 month fixed term contract

BS IN CHEMICAL OR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PLUS 5-8 YEARS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN A CGMP COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT OR MS IN CHEMICAL OR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PLUS 2-5 YEARS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN A CGMP COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT.

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.

THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all facility utility/infrastructure systems perform predictably and continue to operate as required in order to support the manufacturing process. The Facilities Engineer also ensures that all utility systems, GMP and non-GMP, conform to relevant regulatory requirements as well as company specifications and requirements. The incumbent will also support Manufacturing in the implementation of process improvements and enhancements. This includes design, scope definition, change control and project management.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Responsible for projects, vendor inquires and troubleshooting of process and utilities systems.
• Participate on capital project teams through all phases of projects; these phases will include conceptual design, detailed design, equipment procurement, construction, installation, start up, commissioning, validation, and qualification.
• Responsible for initiation and completion of deviations, CAPAs, and change controls for process and utility systems
• Provide support to manufacturing and maintenance where required.
• Provide on-call support during project and shutdown activities, as required.
• Ensure completion of preventative maintenance and capital improvement activities in accordance with shut down plan.
• Ensure that new equipment is included in the plant maintenance and calibration program.
• Plans and manages maintenance shutdown activities.
• Oversees process and utility system upgrades
• Performs investigations relating to equipment malfunctions.
• Other duties as required.