Job Title: Utility Technician
Location: IRL - Grange Castle
JOB PURPOSE: The Utility Technician's primary function is to provide maintenance and technical support function to site utilities at the plant while adhering to all site safety policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory, cGMP and to HPRA and FDA standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with flexibility within the Engineering Department and in co-operation with other Departments.Carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on site utility equipment.Proactively follow up on re-occurring technical issues.Use of the computerized maintenance management system to record in detail maintenance activities on equipment/utilities in compliance with regulatory & cGMP requirements.Execution of preventative and corrective work orders using CMMS (SAP-PM).Daily reporting of maintenance activities at tier meetings, ensuring issues and open items / concerns are communicated in a timely and concise manner.Develop and maintain a good understanding of site utilities including Refrigeration, Compressed Air, Boilers, Chillers, VOC system, Generators, and Solvent tank farms.Promote lean maintenance best practices at all times within a continuous improvement environment (AGILE Program).Assist in developing and improving new and existing maintenance plans that are critical to site utilities and within a cGMP environment.Participate in Safety and Environmental training programmes and initiatives. Adhere to safe working practices as set out by the Safety Statement and other company safety rules.Maintaining compliance with site procedures and policies.Participate fully in any cross-functional training initiatives and support training of others as required.Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with all the departments' customers on site.Permitting and supervision of external contractors on site, ensuring that they adhere to the site safety rules and regulations.Available to respond to 'on-call' and 'call out' as per a pre-defined rota, if required.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate fully in any cross functional training initiatives.Drive and promote the corporate values of Takeda-ism within the workplace.Actively foster, in cooperation with other TIL staff, an ethos and culture of safety awareness where safety is accepted as an integral part of the overall business.Ensure that Accident Reports / Near Miss Forms are completed in a timely manner after an event.Ensure timely completion of all SOP, reading, training and assessment.Other duties as required and directed by the relevant Manager or other Officer appointed by the Board of Directors.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A suitable qualification in a mechanical discipline is preferred. Alternative backgrounds will be considered based on experience.Minimum of a mechanical apprenticeship with a minimum of 5 years' experience.RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry post qualification is essential.Experience operating and/or maintaining utility systems.Experience managing contractors would be beneficial.SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Proven track record of high performance & delivering results.The determination and drive to sustain current best practices and the ability to identify develop and implement future best practices.Interest in continuous improvement.Experience in the use of SAP-PM would be an advantage.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.Good interpersonal skills.Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.Quality mindset, with a patient focus.
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