Maintenance Artisan: Utilities

Maintenance Artisan: Utilities Aspen Pharma Group 2023-04-18 Port Elizabeth Job Ref #: MAU17042023 Industry: Engineering Job Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1 Applications are invited for the above indicated vacancy that exists in the Engineering Department. The successful incumbent will report to the Utilities Team Leader. All applications to be received on or before 24 April 2023. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with Aspen's Transformation Agenda. Job Description Overview Monitors, maintains and repairs Plant environmental monitoring equipment/ machine, adhering to GMP and safety requirements. Plans and implements preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal efficiency to meet planned production. Job Requirements Responsibilities: Planning and Operational Support • Act as a technical/ subject matter resource • Facilitate implementation of current processes • Identify gaps in current policies and procedures • Provide input into changes or improvements to processes, tools and techniques Site Utility Maintenance • Plan technical requirements and maintenance tasks according to production requirements to meet Production Plan • Review and update maintenance schedules • Maintain and repair special machines/ equipment to ensure reliable supply of steam, purified water, compressed and conditioned air for production operations • Perform planned preventative maintenance and inspections according to maintenance plan, job cards, and SOPs • Repair breakdowns according to best practice, job cards and SOPs • Troubleshoot machine breakdowns to identify cause of breakdowns • Perform root cause analysis to identify cause of machine failures and quality deficiencies to minimise machine downtime • Implement corrective actions to minimise machine downtime • Isolate, remove and replace defective components • Complete and submit work requisitions; Create and close job cards • Maintain workshop, tools and assets to standards • Determine and request required parts, materials and special equipment to maintain machines/ equipment • Install, test and validate machine operating efficiency • Validate allocated assets according validation master plan • Clean work area(s) and equipment/ machines • 5S champion for area of allocated assets Reporting and record-keeping • Gather information required for reporting • Complete and consolidate standard documents • Document and file data according to SOPs and regulation • Update records and systems as required • Retrieve supporting documentation and records to facilitate and support query resolution Skills Required: Background/experience • Trade Tested Artisan with 2 to 4 years' post Apprenticeship experience or qualified as a Fitter or Refrigeration / Air Conditioning Technician • Pharmaceutical experience in HVAC, RO and WFI Systems, Compressed Air and Steam • Manufacturing experience Specific job skills • Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, standards and compliance requirements • Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives • Physically capable of lifting/ moving heavy equipment Competencies • Information Gathering • Interrogating Information • Pragmatic Action • Meeting Deadlines • Finalising Outputs • Maintaining Accuracy Aspen fully subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and will make decisions in line with this ethos. Applications must apply on Direct Hire: https://aspen.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/CurrentOpportunities Closing Date: 24 April 2023