JOB SPECIFIC TECHNICAL, FUNCTIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Must have a strong technical aptitude.
• Good team player who enjoys collaborating with others to find effective solutions.
• Proactive attitude with ability to work on own initiative within the Phibro Quality Management and Engineering Standards framework.
• Understanding of the different level of work order priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Appreciation of total cost of ownership in dealing with equipment specification, repairs and maintenance.
• Good analytical skills and ability to think logically in order to problem solve.
• Understanding of the relevant quality standards.
• Sense of ownership and accountability for own work.
• Experience of participating in project work and handling multiple tasks.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Predictive maintenance regimes and routines
• Experience working with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) – eMaint an advantage.
• Time management - ability to prioritize and deliver quality output to strict deadlines.
• Willingness to take on ad hoc duties and support Phibro team.
• Adaptable and flexible, willing to travel when needed.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Technical/Trade qualifications in a mechanical or electrical discipline
• 5 years+ of industry experience in maintenance of chemical, HVAC/mechanical systems, pneumatic system, electrical power systems, control systems, building management systems with at least 3+ years of maintenance within a GMP environment.
• Experience in maintaining utilities, facilities & production/process equipment.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in tablet manufacturing or other pharmaceutical areas.
• Experience with utilities (black and clean utilities)
• Equipment validation experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD and ability to read & interpret technical drawings & specifications.
• Interest in participating in ad hoc projects and developing new skills.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sligo, CO. Sligo: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In perso

JOB PURPOSE:

The Maintenance Engineer is a hands on, key engineering role reporting to the Engineering Manager. The role is collaborative and requires close business partnership with other functions in the organization, in particular Quality, Operations and Technical & Scientific Affairs (TSA).
The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the technical operation and maintenance of plant items, utilities and machinery, ensuring equipment is functioning at optimal levels while maintaining compliance to GMP and regulatory requirements.
The Maintenance Engineer must strictly adhere to all EHS policies.
As part of the engineering team, the Maintenance Engineer should strive to develop a culture of accountability, empowerment, continuous improvement, customer focus, collaboration, involvement and self-development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain machinery, plant, equipment, utilities, facilities and services to required operating standards, ensuring that the validated state of GMP equipment is maintained.
• Under direct or minimal guidance, perform installation, emergency, corrective and preventive maintenance (PM) of equipment.
• Perform routine PMs and related paperwork according to scheduled timelines and ensure that eMaint (CMMS) is updated.
• Coordination and management of maintenance contractors/equipment vendors on site, issuing and control of permits to work. Review their reports and records.
• In partnership with Operations, Quality and TSA trouble shoot issues, providing engineering expertise to find solutions promptly.
• Perform duties in a compliant manner and in accordance with all site SOP’s, Phibro EHS standards and guidelines and relevant legal requirements.
• Breakdown analysis (root cause analysis, problem solving tools)
• Work closely with project team to assist in the specification, installation, commissioning and testing of new or recommissioned equipment/plant/utilities.
• Attend FATs to ensure adherence to user requirements specifications and associated requirements.
• Own or provide engineering input to deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Participate in internal audits.
• Dealing with any problems or issues escalated from Operations which may affect production.
• Management of supplies and spare parts inventory.
• Participate in projects to improve system performance and reliability.
• Assist in developing and implementing line/process improvements to achieve required OEE, support continuous improvements.
• Train personnel as required.
• Initially the role is a day shift but there will be a future requirement for shift work
• Provide ‘On Call’ support for emergencies.
• Escalate issues with equipment or its management to the Engineering Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.