Mechanical Technician

at  ESS Ltd

WHO WE ARE

Specialists in cleanroom validation, commissioning, and compliance Established in 2001, Eirdata are specialists in cleanroom validation, commissioning & compliance. We provide these range of services to the pharmaceutical, medical devices and healthcare sectors primarily. In 2013, Eirdata was acquired by ESS Ltd. Engineering, Support & Services (ESS) Ltd We work with our people to implement and carry out maintenance and asset management to optimise performance.
ESS Group includes three companies – Engineering Support & Services Ltd. (ESS), Eirdata Environmental Services Ltd. (Eirdata), and the newly joined Critical Airflow Europe (CAE).
o ESS are experts in asset management and maintenance reliability through people.
o Eirdata are specialists in cleanroom validation, commissioning and compliance, HVAC systems, indoor air quality and building wellness.
o CAE are the European leader in delivering safe energy efficient laboratory control and critical airflow applications. Critical Airflow Europe Ltd represents Phoenix, Strobic and Aircuity.
Summary of the Role
Seeking a mechanical technician who will perform troubleshooting, inspection, installation and repair of a variety HVAC, extraction and motors across the site.
Mechanical technician will work on days alongside the site facilities department. The role entails operation and maintenance of a number of utility systems and production equipment on site.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant mechanical trade qualification
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Experience in commissioning and validation an advantage
• Electrical awareness would be an advantage

Quality & Environmental, health and Safety (EHS) Responsibilities

• Read and understand relevant Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Policies and
• Attend training, complete assessments as required & EHS meetings
• Perform duties in a compliant manner and behave in accordance with site SOP’s, Quality Systems, EHS standards and guidelines and relevant legal requirements. e.g. Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work, ISO and EUGMP
• Report all accidents, incidents and any EHS issues using the appropriate process in a timely manner. Engage with safety investigations as required to identify root causes and appropriate corrective actions.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Current, working knowledge of site and industry standards regarding Good Engineering Practice.
• Familiarity with engineering operations policies, systems, and procedures.
• Woking knowledge of Microsoft office (excel, word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills, a confident and effective decision maker, with a proven ability to influence others.
• Team player, with a flexible approach and able to work under own initiative.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
• Competent level of technical writing and understanding of technical documentation.
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland.

Problem Solving, Behaviours & Interpersonal Skills

• Good interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus are important for the role.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate behaviours in line with the company values.
• Participate in investigations /Root Cause Analysis as required.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills

DUTIES & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs preventive maintenance tasks such as inspecting, replacing components on schedule.
• Testing and adjusting a variety of primarily mechanical equipment and systems.
• Responding to breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing, adjusting and calibrating a variety of mechanical systems.
• Overhauling, cleaning and/or replacement of defective parts.
• Providing engineering support to production.
• Operation, monitoring and maintaining various utility systems
• In the role of mechanical technician there are a variety of other, ad hoc responsibilities that may be assigned.
• Understanding that all tasks require a work order and depending on the complexity of task, a permit may also be required. Completion of work is documented under work order notifications with appropriate detail once the work is complete.
• Understanding that if during maintenance something outside of standard should be reported for further investigation.
• Managing site work orders on a CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management system)
• Manage and carry out on site instrument calibrations.
• Work to achieve the site services required Key Performance Indicators.
• Maintaining Site Documentation in Line with Client Requirements.
• Offer support and cover for the Eirdata site lead.

Problem Solving, Behaviours & Interpersonal Skills

• Good interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus are important for the role.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate behaviours in line with the company values.
• Participate in investigations /Root Cause Analysis as required.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

Quality & Environmental, health and Safety (EHS) Responsibilities

• Read and understand relevant Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Policies and
• Attend training, complete assessments as required & EHS meetings
• Perform duties in a compliant manner and behave in accordance with site SOP’s, Quality Systems, EHS standards and guidelines and relevant legal requirements. e.g. Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work, ISO and EUGMP
• Report all accidents, incidents and any EHS issues using the appropriate process in a timely manner. Engage with safety investigations as required to identify root causes and appropriate corrective actions