YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Relevant Trade Qualification as an instrumentation technician
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, FMCG or chemical production environment is desirable
• Good Manufacturing Practices experience is desirable
• Sound understanding of calibration methods and experience in conducting non-conformance investigations
• Computer literacy – knowledge of SAP is highly beneficial, or a similar system
• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

YOUR ROLE

CSLs new state of the art site in Tullamarine, Melbourne, has a 28,400 square metre office and manufacturing space to support the production of influenza vaccines for Australia and other markets. As an Instrument Technician you will manage fault correction, calibration, preventative maintenance, and overhaul of instrumentation and control equipment.
Other tasks include assisting in maintaining the integrity of the SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), engineering stores and perform tasks including work planning (scope, setup, isolation, and risk assessments), scheduled servicing, breakdowns, shutdowns, commissioning, and test running machines and equipment.
Initially you will be employed under a 10-day fortnight to take part in the commissioning of the facility on day shift then transitioning to a 24/7 rotating 12hr shift pattern to support production.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting into the Electrical Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation you will:

• Shut down, isolate and test run machines and equipment as required for maintenance purposes
• Diagnose faults in, repair and calibrate control and monitoring loop elements, electronic systems and sub-assemblies
• Diagnose faults on interconnected and non-interconnected electrical circuits and systems
• Perform routine calibration of process instruments, both in-situ and in the workshop
• Report measured non-compliance conditions, abnormal problems found with equipment and/or maintenance difficulties to the Maintenance Engineer – Electrical/Instrumentation
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks following SOP’s as directed
• Interpret control system and electrical/electronic circuit diagrams and engineering drawings and prepare sketches of system and circuits/circuit modifications
• Successful candidates will be expected to work within a highly regulated environment, with rigorous Operating Procedures in place for all tasks and activities
• Maintain workshop equipment and any reference calibration instruments in a state to be used in a GMP environment