Job Title: Calibration Technician
Location: Waterford
Summary:
The successful candidate will report to a Calibration Engineer and will be responsible for performing routine calibrations on manufacturing equipment, repair & troubleshoot on all process control systems and equipment used in manufacturing, utility plants, warehouse and analytical labs on a Biopharmaceutical Facility in Co. Waterford. The role would suit someone who has the ability to work with a team but is also a self-starter. You will need to have an excellent understanding and experience in the calibration of temperature, pressure, weight, RH & Flow measurement equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform calibrations for process, utility and analytical lab equipment and systems related to instruments and control systems with calibration team structure as generated via a CMMS.
* Troubleshoot and repair site instrumentation and control and monitoring system issues
* Ensure work is completed in a safe and compliant manner in accordance with applicable GMP procedures
* Ensure that instrumentation and calibration documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with applicable GMP procedures
* Execution of work according to plan and schedule ensuring coordination of work with maintenance and operations staff to minimize impact to production activities
* Recommend and implement improvement ideas to enhance the instrumentation and metrology functions and other business processes.
Education/ Experience Requirements:
* Instrumentation Apprenticeship or B.Sc. Degree in instrument / electronic engineering or equivalent.
* 3+ years of combined education, training, and experience in calibration, instrumentation, measurement and control preferably in Pharmaceutical Industry
* Proven fault finding/trouble shooting skills
* Knowledge and experience working in a GMP regulated facility.
* Experience executing and documenting Calibration certificates
* Ability to interpret loop sheets, electrical schematics, P&ID's, I/O wiring and panel drawings
* Computer literate - minimum 3 years' experience
Salary and Benefits
* Competitive salary.
An annual bonus,
5% contributory pension scheme,
VHI allowance,
Increasing annual leave with service,
Education & study support,
Death in service insurance,
Employee Assistance Program,
Access to Green Grant Initiative