Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Senior Maintenance Engineer at our Dunboyne facility. This position will support manufacturing operations by ensuring safe, compliant and reliable operation of process equipment. The individual will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for defined equipment and maintenance processes. They will help drive continuous improvement related to maintenance and process equipment reliability.

What you will do:

Bring your energy, knowledge, and innovation to:

Support Plant Engineering personnel in the routine maintenance of Manufacturing Equipment.Troubleshoot equipment issues by performing investigations, root-cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.Work closely with Plant Engineering and Process Engineering technical personnel on equipment maintenance and performance issues.Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.Troubleshoot and remediate unplanned downtime on critical site equipment.Lead investigations to ensure robust CAPA’s are identified and implemented.Identify and action areas of operational improvement. Provide guidance to Manufacturing personnel on use of equipment.Drive and Support audit readiness activities.Complete periodic reviews and other compliance documentation aligned with the site Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).Drive and Support site initiatives as required.

What skills you will need:

To excel in this role, you will have:

3rd level qualification in Engineering, technical discipline or equivalent.At least 5 years relevant industry experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry or equivalent.Deep investigation skills.Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset.Proven ability around working cross functionally, focusing on meeting and tracking to schedules and embracing an interdependent work culture.Good understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, utilities and maintenance practices.Organisation Skills – Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

01/15/2025

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Requisition ID:R325602