Position Details

Key Responsibilities:
•    Maintain machinery, plant, equipment, utilities, facilities and services to required operating standards, ensuring that the validated state of GMP equipment is maintained.
•    Under direct or minimal guidance, perform installation, emergency, corrective and preventive maintenance (PM) of equipment.
•    Perform routine PMs and related paperwork according to scheduled timelines and ensure that eMaint (CMMS) is updated.
•    Coordination and management of maintenance contractors/equipment vendors on site, issuing and control of permits to work. Review their reports and records.
•    In partnership with Operations, Quality and TSA trouble shoot issues, providing engineering expertise to find solutions promptly.
•    Perform duties in a compliant manner and in accordance with all site SOP’s, Phibro EHS standards and guidelines and relevant legal requirements.
•    Breakdown analysis (root cause analysis, problem solving tools)
•    Work closely with project team to assist in the specification, installation, commissioning and testing of new or recommissioned equipment/plant/utilities.
•    Attend FATs to ensure adherence to user requirements specifications and associated requirements.
•    Own or provide engineering input to deviations, CAPAs and change controls. 
•    Participate in internal audits.
•    Management of supplies and spare parts inventory.
•    Participate in projects to improve system performance and reliability.
•    Assist in developing and implementing line/process improvements to achieve required OEE, support continuous improvements.
•    Train personnel as required.
•    This role will require shift work.
•    Provide ‘On Call’ support for the site.
•    Escalate issues with equipment or its management to the Engineering Manager
•    Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager or his designee.

Essential Education and Experience:

•    Bachelor degree or similar trade qualification in an engineering discipline
•    5 years+ of industry experience in a GMP manufacturer with at least 3 years’ experience in maintenance of chemical, HVAC/mechanical systems, pneumatic & hydraulic system, electrical power systems, control systems, building management systems
•    Experience in maintaining utilities, facilities & production/process equipment
•    Must have a strong technical aptitude.
•    Proactive attitude with ability to work on own initiative within the Phibro Quality Management and Engineering Standards framework. 
•    Understanding of the different level of work order priorities.
•    High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
•    Appreciation of total cost of ownership in dealing with equipment specification, repairs and maintenance.
•    Understanding of the relevant quality standards.
•    Sense of ownership and accountability for own work.
•    Experience of participating in project work and handling multiple tasks.
•    Proficient in written and spoken English.  
•    Proficient in MS packages.
•    Predictive maintenance regimes and routines
•    Experience working with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) – eMaint an advantage.
•    Time management.
•    Willingness to take on ad hoc duties and support Phibro team.
•    Adaptable and flexible, willing to travel when needed.
Desired Education and Experience:
•    Experience in tablet manufacturing or other pharmaceutical areas.
•    Experience with utilities (black and clean utilities)
•    Equipment validation experience.
•    Experience with AutoCAD and ability to read & interpret technical drawings & specifications
•    Interest in participating in ad hoc projects and developing new skills.