Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Site Services Shift Lead, Maintenance Technician. The Site Services Shift Lead will focus on operational leadership and optimization of site services, including the development and implementation of innovative maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will involve cross-departmental collaboration to enhance operational efficiency, drive sustainability initiatives, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
The Site Services Shift Lead will provide 24/7 support for the Dunboyne Site playing a vital role in the efficient operations of the site ensuring high availability and reliability of critical systems. The role will involve using computerised systems and other data to make decisions, with teams across the site with a Safety First, Quality Always position.
Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:
- Act as the escalation point of contact for all out of hours Site Services related issues.
- Act as Site shift ERT lead and ensure all ERT Daily and weekly checks are performed.
- Be the first point of contact in relation to Quality event s related to site services.
- Shift lead will be a Site Standard Owner for selected Safety Standards and SOPs ensuring that the department is compliant with global standards.
- Manage all EM (Environmental Monitoring) sampling actives out of hours.
- Support the implementation of both sustainability and CI project on an ongoing basis.
- Ensure that all relevant maintenance activities are carried out as per site policies, schedules and procedures and in-line with site work schedule.
- Ensure complete execution on time of the Preventive Maintenance on Site Services equipment.
- Ensure all Site Services equipment is available and operational at all times.
- Conduct area safety Audits, document and report all noncompliance on Enablon.
- Conduct area Quality Audits, document and report all noncompliance on site reporting system.
- Responsible for the correct closure of all safety permits at the end of each shift.
- Mange all WWT systems operations out of hours.
- Responsible for the creation and of GMP documentation related to the Site Services including WI, SOPs and Forms.
- Clock works super user. Review and create CM based on clock works reports.
- Act as Site service area owner managing the Permit to Work system and conducting vendor review assessments
- Delivery of ILT training on select equipment in support of site training curricula.
- Perform contractor evaluation for all works carried out on equipment and areas owned by the site services team.
- Support all site commissioning and qualification activities
- Implementation of MPS working principles including 8 Step problem solving.
- Support all vendor visits related to Site Services.
- Collaborate with relevant hubs to deliver the site objectives.
What skills you will need:
In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:
- Trade Certificate, City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation discipline.
- Level 7 Engineering degree desirable.
- At least 4-5 years’ experience in a similar leadership role within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Good knowledge of Systems including HVAC, Steam, water, Process gases, clean steam, Water for Injection, Chilled water systems, CTUs Wastewater system and fire systems.
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills.
- Good understanding of the operation of automated and control systems
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.
We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.
Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.
So, if you are ready to:
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.
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Building Automation Systems, Building Automation Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Consumer Complaint, Customer Experience Management, Electrical System Troubleshooting, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Monitoring Systems, GMP Compliance, HVAC Engineering, HVAC Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Instrument Calibrations, Interpersonal Communication, Maintenance Strategy, Management Process, Manufacturing Equipment, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Operational Efficiency, People Management, Pneumatic Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Prioritization {+ 5 more}Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
07/11/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.