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Senior Utilities Engineer- Maintenance

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Hovione

Feb 22

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Healthcare
  • Cork

AI generated summary

  • You must have a university qualification in Engineering, 6+ years in large scale utilities, extensive machinery maintenance experience, knowledge of GMP/cGMP, and fluency in English.
  • You will maintain equipment, troubleshoot failures, manage capex projects, oversee compliance, coordinate maintenance plans, and monitor KPIs while promoting best practices.

Requirements

  • University, or equivalent, qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) or similar scientific field (mandatory)
  • 6 years minimum experience in large scale utilities area.
  • Extensive experience in machinery maintenance preferably within an regulated environment
  • Knowledge of GMP requirements with respect to maintenance activities and of cGMP and safety standards applicable to a pharmaceutical industry, with the ability to solve complex problems
  • Fluency in English
  • Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package

Responsibilities

  • Performs maintenance on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical). Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to increase reliability, capability and yield. Performs equipment condition analysis (during preventive and unscheduled maintenance). Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems / failures. Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.
  • Ensure all plant equipment including steam boilers, chillers and air compressers and water treatment plants are maintained.
  • Ensure all maintenance work is performed in compliance with GMP directives.
  • Troubleshoot complex problems related to equipment failure and be able to recommend the best course of action for the effective repair of the same.
  • Management of capex projects to completion, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Support the technical development of the team to enable them to plan the day to day priorities and site maintenance work.
  • Participate in definition and assure follow-up of key performance indicators (KPI) for utilities equipment performance, as well as, for outsourcing services.
  • Assist in ensuring that current compliance issues and trends, both internal and site-wide, are critically evaluated and training is provided where appropriate.
  • Mange day to day runnings of utilities department including regulartory inspections, contractors and capas.
  • Participate, control and correct budget activities. Promote good maintenance practices in the area.
  • Coordinate with other areas the fulfilment of maintenance plans.
  • Guarantee that cGMP rules and procedures are respected within the area, assure that outsource contractors acknowledge internal procedures.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Senior Utilities Engineer- Maintenance at Hovione?

The primary responsibility includes performing maintenance on equipment and systems, evaluating and recommending equipment improvements, troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment failures, and preparing technical reports.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A university or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) or a similar scientific field is mandatory, along with a minimum of 6 years of experience in the large-scale utilities area.

Is experience within a regulated environment necessary for this role?

Yes, extensive experience in machinery maintenance within a regulated environment is preferred.

What knowledge of industry standards is required for this position?

Candidates must have knowledge of GMP requirements with respect to maintenance activities, as well as cGMP and safety standards applicable to the pharmaceutical industry.

Are there any specific requirements regarding language skills?

Yes, fluency in English is required.

What computer skills are expected for this role?

Candidates should be computer literate with a good working knowledge of the MS Office package.

Will the Senior Utilities Engineer be involved in budget activities?

Yes, the role includes participation in controlling and correcting budget activities as well as promoting good maintenance practices.

Does Hovione offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and values inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

Is it necessary to ensure compliance with internal procedures when working with outsourced contractors?

Yes, part of the responsibilities includes guaranteeing that cGMP rules and procedures are respected within the area and ensuring that outsourced contractors acknowledge internal procedures.

Can you tell me more about the team environment at Hovione?

Hovione fosters a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect to help all team members achieve their full potential.

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Hovione

In it for life

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1959
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Hovione is an international company with over 60 years of experience in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing operations. As a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a fully integrated offering of services for drug substances, drug product intermediates and drug products. The company has four FDA inspected sites in the USA, Portugal, Ireland and China and development laboratories in Lisbon, Portugal and New Jersey, USA. Hovione provides pharmaceutical customers services for the development and compliant manufacture of innovative drugs, including highly potent compounds, and customized product solutions across the entire drug life cycle. In the inhalation area, Hovione offers a complete range of services, from API, formulation development and devices. Hovione´s culture is based on innovation, quality and dependability. Hovione was the first Chemical/ Pharmaceutical Company to become a Certified B Corp, is a member of Rx-360, EFCG and participates actively in industry quality improvement initiatives to lead new global industry standards.