Maintenance Engineering Technician

Maintenance Engineering Technician

This shift is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

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Job Summary

Main requirements of this role is to support the maintenance and repair of process equipment and calibrations in the operation of the plant. In addition the maintenance technician is responsible for supporting external contractors for the maintenance and repair of the operations at the plant. The role is also responsible for supporting the running and maintaining the preventative maintenance system to pre-determined guidelines. The role is also responsible for the development of an SAP-based magazine management system and all tasks relating to energy management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance of all process equipment on site and support Facilities and Utilities where required.
• Support commissioning/validation on existing and new projects.
• Troubleshoot and adjust or repair ancillary equipment like blow overs, bulb pullers, and heaters.
• Lead the scheduled calibrations and maintenance as per Standard Operating Instructions.
• Track projects (task, activity, phase, resource loading, etc.) using project management software.
• Filing and archiving of Maintenance documentation.
• Work with Engineering to identify maintenance strategy for all equipment.
• Ensure SAP (computerized maintenance management system) users are fully trained and adhering to procedures.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Work to identify opportunities for improvements.
• Work with Maintenance Engineer and Quality Engineers to ensure PM program is kept up to date.
• Support investigations to close deviations, change control and CAPA's
• Responsible for compiling standard specifications and procedures for each item and monitoring all existing plant to standard specifications.
• Responsible to ensure minimum equipment downtime through preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Respond to failed equipment or out of spec to meet production/batch release requirements.
• Plan equipment downtime with production and external vendors.
• Assist in developing/reviewing/updating relevant SOP and SOI for instruments and on site to global and industry standards.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required.

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years hands on maintenance experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity using SAP.
• Ability to interpret/design electrical schematics and to read hydraulic, pneumatic and PandID drawings
• Good knowledge of PLC Troubleshooting
• Previous experience working on technically challenging applications would be an advantage (i.e.) medical, tight tolerance work.
• Team player.
• Strong competence in MS Office Suite
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels within the organization.
• Structured way of working and strong skills

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

N/A

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.