Maintenance Technician

Utilities Technician 

Location: Cork, Ireland (onsite)

Duration: 12 months 

Hours: 39 (2 Cycle shift pattern)

Imagine your next project working within the utilities team, the Utilities technician will form part of the overall site goal of maximising asset  performance. You will be responsible for the hands-on operation, maintenance and calibration of utilities equipment. 

roles and responsibilities

EHS 

• Responsible and accountable for the safe accomplishment of all activities within the team, whilst following all  statutory, environmental, regulatory (cGMP), corporate site and department practices and procedures.  

• Reporting any EHS incidents and/or near misses. 

• Developing and looking after the maintenance and calibration workshops, ensuring housekeeping standards are  constantly met. 

• Ensuring that housekeeping standards in the entire facility are maintained to a very high standard. 

• Electrical/Mechanical Isolation of equipment to ensure equipment is safe to work on. 

Technical Support 

• Providing 2-shift on-site utilities cover as required. 

• Carrying out all routine and non-routine tasks as per Utilities team schedule. 

• Repairing equipment malfunctions (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, civil). 

• Executing site preventive maintenance routines. 

• Assisting in construction, commissioning and qualification of equipment. 

• Developing maintenance procedures and equipment files. 

• Assisting with generation, review and revision of  maintenance documentation as necessary.  

• Selecting of appropriate spare parts to ensure maximum availability of equipment.  

• Operating all site utilities and facilities equipment safely and efficiently, whilst maximising uptime. 

• Collecting and analysing equipment data to report on equipment performance. 

• Assisting with rolling shutdown preparation and execution. 

• Assisting Engineering in executing projects.  

• Managing maintenance contracts and working with/supporting contractors. 

• Training other process team members in maintenance procedures and techniques, as required. 

• Assisting in maintenance stores operations, as required. 

• Assisting in other process team operations, as required. 

Planning and Control 

• Planning and scheduling work as required. 

• Executing the maintenance plan. 

Compliance 

• Preparing and maintaining all calibration documentation (Instrument lists, calibration procedures, equipment files,  calibration certificates, etc.) in compliance with cGMP (FDA and IMB) regulatory requirements. 

• Calibration of instrumentation. 

• Operating all site utilities to required cGMP standards (USP, EU, etc.). 

• Maintaining all equipment to cGMP standards.

• Maintaining timely, consistent and precise records of all maintenance work done on the CMMS – SAP.  

• Completing all documentation in compliance with site procedures and GDP. 

• Reporting non conformances and deviations promptly to the management to ensure compliance with EHS and GMP  requirements. 

• Ensuring that personal training requirements are completed in compliance with site procedures. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Supporting investigation and resolution of problems. 

• Travelling to other J&J sites for training/meetings/projects as required. 

• Undertaking training to keep skills up to date. 

Leadership responsibilities / Individuals Contribution 

• Participate in process teams as necessary to support site goals.  

• Be familiar with daily activities in all areas of Utilities. 

• Facilitate an environment of continuous improvement. 

• Participate in investigations in work area as necessary. 

• Support training of other technicians.  

• Collaboration and teamwork. 

• Initiative and motivation. 

• Share ideas and suggestions for improvement and encourage others to do the same. 

how to succeed

We are seeking experienced maintenance technicians, ideally with a strong background in mechanics and preferably experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

You will also bring:

Essential 

• Trades qualified, or have a Diploma or higher award in Engineering and Instrumentation and Physics. 

Desirable 

• Scientific or technical qualification in either mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls, utilities engineering. 

• Maintenance experience within a GMP regulated environment. 

• Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 

• Experience of Delta V, PLC and SCADA systems 

• Experience of SAP. 

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a minimum of 12 months with a strong possibility of extending.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Janssen

Janssen is the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company. At Janssen, we bring together top scientists and researchers to pursue the most promising science and drive collaboration to create visionary medicines and healthcare solutions covering five priority therapeutic areas - Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, Neuroscience and Oncology. Contribute to the next pharmaceutical breakthrough with your next project at Janssen. 

Janssen UK: https://www.janssen.com/uk/

Janssen Ireland: https://www.janssen.com/ireland/

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, Limited & Umbrella options are available. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.