About the role
AI summarisedThe Senior Reliability Engineer will be responsible for maintaining site-wide mechanical equipment and facilities, driving optimization through a Right First Time Strategy. This role ensures high equipment reliability while maintaining strict compliance with cGMP, EHS, Data Integrity, and regulatory requirements in a cost-effective manner.
BiopharmaOnsite
Key Responsibilities
- Execute reliability programs for plant mechanical equipment, instruments, and systems through proactive, predictive, and preventive maintenance.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for mechanical system/equipment failures to improve product quality and reliability.
- Develop and implement predictive maintenance programs, collecting data and recommending corrective actions to reduce equipment failures.
- Establish equipment reliability standards by studying technical documentation and verifying specifications with OEMs and Engineering staff.
- Lead major equipment repairs, troubleshooting, and commissioning/testing of new and obsolete mechanical systems.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including leading IRS/QAR investigations and implementing enhancements to reduce downtime.
- Manage the reliability equipment database, preparing detailed reports on trends and maintenance activities.
- Support project design, construction, and commissioning through active involvement in improvement discussions with vendors and engineers.
Requirements
- Proven experience in maintaining site-wide mechanical equipment and facilities.
- Strong understanding of cGMP, EH&S compliance, and Data Integrity requirements.
- Proven ability to conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis on mechanical failures.
- Experience in developing and executing maintenance (PM/PdM) programs for complex plant assets.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex mechanical system performance issues.
- Proficiency in preparing technical reports and documentation based on collected maintenance data.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, instruments, and associated engineering principles.