Career Conversion Programme (AnT) - Operations Technician (Pilot Plant)

Key Responsibilities

• Set-up, maintain and repair Pilot Plant Equipment and Instrument to maximise plant availability and minimise product changeover times within the framework of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and EHS
• Responsible for trouble shooting and repairing all instruments and equipment in the Pilot Plant
• Decide on the trouble shooting approach to be taken and determine whether external resources (i.e. mechanical, instrument, automation or electrical) are required
• Coordinate external resources, to trouble shoot and repair equipment and instruments
• Perform routine preventative maintenance activities
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely, cost effectively and to a very high quality
• Assist Mechanical Technicians in disassembling and re-assembling activities associated with equipment cleanouts to allow product changeovers
• Calibrate and set-up instruments prior to new product campaigns
• Install and set-up instruments associated with mobile Pilot Plant equipment
• Carry out implementation activities for minor plant modifications and capital projects, in line with defined specifications and budget
• Communicate with the Shift Superintendent to prioritise the various maintenance and troubleshooting activities to be performed and report on the progress of all actions and on any escalation activities performed
• Liaise with shift-based Instrument Technicians on other plants, as well as with mechanical and electrical technicians, the Automation Team and external contractors when external maintenance resources are required