Main Duties and Responsibilities
This role is based at a Laboratory Campus and will include the following:
* Work as part of a team and on your own initiative reporting directly to the Account Manager.
* Manage and oversee a multi-skilled team to ensure the day-to-day engineering maintenance is achieved across the site.
* Organise and control pre-planned and reactive maintenance works in all areas of the site on a wide range of building systems and equipment.
* Consult and work with the site health & safety and bio-safety officers to ensure that all work is carried out safely.
* Ensure all aspects of operator and contractor induction and training are maintained and recorded.
* Coordinate and supervise in-house and contractor activities, including risk assessments, method statements and issue/close-off of permits to work.
* Maintain a comprehensive record of maintenance activities, including the annual calibration / validation and certification of relevant equipment.
* Implement and adhere to our quality system for the management of procedures and site documentation.
* Liaise with specialist sub-contractors, engineers and with other disciplines to ensure the efficient operation of the plant / area without disruption to the client.
* Plan in advance when drawing from the Campus facilities management team to ensure works are completed in a coordinated manner.
* A Adopt an environmentally friendly approach to all aspects of work and areas of responsibility.
* Liaise closely with the Client, particularly in relation to the planning and organisation of works that may affect the normal business activities of the site.
* Identify and specify remedial/additional works that may be required and obtain quotations / tenders for the remedial and project works.
* Ensure that OMM's and Drawings are managed and updated as and when changes occur and the upkeep of the asset register.
Qualifications and Experience
* A proven track record in the maintenance of detailed mechanical & electrical building services with particular emphasis on Ventilation systems.
* Previous experience working in the Pharmaceutical or Laboratory environment is advantageous.
* Experienced in the use of CAFM/Helpdesk Software Systems.
* Experience in the implementation of a quality system for the management of procedures and documentation.
* Ability to negotiate contracts and Service Level Agreements to ensure cost-effective and well-maintained building systems.
* A recognisable engineering qualification or the ability to demonstrate significant experience.
* Experience in the application and operation of Permit to Work systems.
* Computer literate, conversant with the major software packages, word processing, spreadsheets etc.
* AutoCAD knowledge and experience.
* Ability to manage projects from inception to completion, including documentation handover.
* Experience in recruitment of personnel and managing teams.
* Ability to train personnel on the buildings' systems.
Person Specification
* Good technical knowledge as well as the ability to project manage and multitask.
* Good oral & written communication skills and customer service skills.
* Full driving license.
• Ability to cope well under pressure.
* Ability to exercise initiative and prioritise duties accordingly.
* Ability to work to a high standard against agreed timescales with limited supervision.
* Ability to develop systems of working that are truly customer focused and to actively seek and respond appropriately to customer feedback.
* Have an analytical approach to developing plans based on achievable timescales and successfully balancing a broad range of variables, including contingencies to ensure results are still achieved.
* Ability to produce solutions which reduce cost and satisfy customers.
* Ability to demonstrate effective communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to meet and exceed, where possible, the targets set by management.
* Ability to think logically about issues and problems which arise during day-to-day working.
* Work and plan in a pro-active manner so as to minimize difficulties with the buildings' critical systems.
* The offer of employment is subject to successful completion of Garda Vetting process by the employee.