Equipment Engineer

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Job title: Equipment Engineer

Reporting to: Site Manager

Working Hours: Predominantly M-F 08:00 - 16:00 with expectation to be available for planned out of hours engineering works.

SUMMARY

To conduct, coordinate and manage equipment related maintenance and improvement activity in order that equipment availability, reliability and capability is continuously improved. Lead equipment related capital investment in association with the Compounding facilities and equipment budget. Ensure all equipment is calibrated and maintained in compliance with the requirements of cGMP, FDA, ISO13485 and EHS Legislation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Key Results Area

·       Demonstrate a Safety first approach to every single aspect of the role

·       Lead trouble shooting, fault finding & resolution to root cause of compounding related plant and equipment

·       Lead shutdown planning and execution, inclusive of shutdown and start up activities.

·       To implement the engineering improvement plan for the Compounding Unit.

·       Heavy focus on reliability of plant and equipment, working relentlessly to ensure that plant availability & OEE metrics are continuously improved

·       To deliver best in class equipment availability and reliability through reactive, preventative and predictive maintence techniques.

·       To plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance and repair of all facilities and equipment within the Compounding Unit

·       To develop and implement Preventative Maintenance procedures & schedules that assures equipment availability and reliability and product quality in line with the Compounding Engineering Strategy and Baxter Perfect Equipment requirements.

·       Active member of the Perfect Equipment Steering Committee.

·       Provide a standardised Perfect Equipment system across the Compounding Unit in collaboration with local operational staff and the UK Engineering Manager.

·       To direct and co-ordinate the engineering activities associated with all Compounding plant and equipment, managing contractors, service providors, installation engineers etc..

·       To coordinate and direct engineering projects associated to the Compounding Unit such that they are completed on time and within budget.

·       To perform administrative functions, review and write reports, and make decisions on the purchase of parts, equipment and services

·       Team member and Project Manager for the delivery of the Site Project portfolio

·       Identification and management of critical spares inventory for the Unit and liaise with other Compounding Units for parts sharing initiatives

2.     Resources

·       Management of external contractors in line with EHS safe systems of work.

·       Management of external resources from OEM’s, service providors, calibration providers, installations engineers and any other external resouse as necessitated within the Coumpounding Engineering Strategy

·       Review of contratcors day sheets to enable accuracy of information, problem resolution and cost effectiveness

3.     Decision Making

·       Jobholder will be required to take decisions on prioritising Engineering and Compounding activities.

·       Jobholder would consult with other departments on production issues namely Quality and Operations.

·       Involvement in the Equipment portfolio lifecycle analysis aligened with capital expediture budget setting.

4.     Working Relationships

·       Jobholder has day to day interaction with the UK Engineering Manager, EHS, Unit Managers, Operations, Validation, Quality Management, Production Staff, Contractors, OEM’s etc.

5.     Communication

·       The jobholder will be required to communicate verbally on the telephone and on e-mail within the immediate team and with others identified above.

·       The jobholder will be required to lead and participate in meetings.

·       The jobholder will be required to write reports as required.

·       Jobholder will be required to attend and participate in daily briefing meetings as required.

·       The jobholder will be required to carry out presentations to the management team when required.

·       The jobholder will be expected to attend meetings as required within the UK Compounding network to support other Units.

6.     Knowledge & Skills

·       Cleanroom / aseptic manufacturing practical work

·       Technical understanding of cleanroom plant and associated equipment

·       Good people, communication and computer literacy skills.

·       Experience of operating within maintenance and project engineering functions.

·       Knowledge and experience of implementation of continuous improvement activities.

·       Knowledge and experience of implementation of engineering best practice

·       Knowledge and experience of budget management.

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE /KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications Required :

Good level of experience of maintaining electrical and mechanical plant and equipment.

Ambitious, with strong emotional intelligence, this role offers huge scope for professional development.

A Craft Apprenticeship (& HNC preferred) in Electrical, Mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering is required.

At least 5 years’ experience as a hands on multi-skilled engineer maintaining electrical, control, mechanical and pneumatic related plant and equipment

·       Experience of installation of new plant and equipment

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·       Responsive and flexible attitude to supporting internal and external customer requirements

·       Experience of working as a support function with a high focus on reliability

·       Rapid appreciation of issues, sound judgement and problem solving skills

·       Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines within a dedicated team

Skills:

Knowledge and experience of clean room operations and associated equipment

Practical Problem Solving

GMP

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Failure Mode Effect Analysis

Negotiation skills

Budget Management

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum of 3 years Experience of effective equipment maintenance and maintenance scheduling within the Pharmaceutical / Medical Device inductry.

Additional Knowledge

TPM

FMEA

Practical problem Solving

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?

• Competitive total compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance

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