Maintenance Tech - S2

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At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions. 

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow 

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician II on a permanent basis to join our team. 

Job Purpose: 

 To engineer and implement highly capable & effective equipment maintenance processes that meet business goals and objectives, in conjunction with providing Technical Maintenance solutions on production, lab and utilities assets.

Key Responsibilities: 

•   Prioritise support of all equipment planned and un-planned maintenance activities in support of a production, Lab & Utilities environment.
• Be proficient in executing schedulled and un-Schedulled works in a safe manner, have the ability to asses all works using the Permit to works systems where required.
• Provide technical direction on all maintenance and equipment issues.
• Be highly proficient in the problem solving of all production machine and automated systems i.e. mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and control systems.
• Manage the planning & execution of all equipment maintenance routines (scheduled & un-scheduled) on identified equipment within the value streams.
• Minimise downtime on Equipment, through fast response and priority setting with Area Supervision.
• Liaise with Production / Maunfacturing Engineering and Equipment Engineering to understand equipment down priorities, and eliminate recurring issues.
• Manage communications with key stakeholders where applicable as Maintenance represenative as and when the business requires e.g. complex breakdown issues.
• Ensure critical Equipment availability at all times in support of production metrics.
• Verify / Monitor PM effectiveness – Drive continuous improvement in the PM process.
• Monitor key maintenance performance indicators MTTF, MTBF, MTTR etc. as required.
• Liase with Manufacturing Engineers, Process Technicianss, and Product Builders on equipment related issues.
• Utialise the BMRAM preventative maintenance system (CMMS) as area for same.
• Ensure all activities on ‘down’ Equipment & during PM are recorded appropriately in the BMRAM system.  Compliant with BMRAM/Pharma Quality Management System (PQS) procedures.
• A 3rd Level Qualification in Automation Systems or Mechatronics
• Generate / Edit Maintenance procedures to reflect actual work practices in line with Pharma QMS.
• Ensure all work carried out as part of the BMRAM system is as per procedures – Strive for continuous improvement in procedures & processes.
• Monitor the consumption of & timely reordering of Equipment Spares in conjunciton with the Stores Administrators and with Maintenance Engineers & Technicians.
• Capability to retrofit / upgrade existing equipment as part of Quality and/or cost improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with technology & training; be recognised as the SME for Maintenance within Pharma Value Stream (VS).
• Establishes and supports a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality policy and core values.
• Maintain compliance metrics around adherence to preventative maintenance schedule and report metrics as required by BSC quality systems management.
• Ensure relevant documentation is prepared and updated in line with all Quality and Regulatory guidelines and promotes full compliance to all GMP.
• Represents the production maintenance function in support of internal & external quality systems audits.

Education & Experience: 

• NFQ Level 6 Higher Certificate in STEM
• A working knowledge of BMRAM (Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager) is an advantage.
• Ability to read & interpret electrical & control technical specifications & drawings.
• Ability to fault find PLC control systems is a distinct advantage.
• Hands on experience in a fully automated manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with standard problem-solving processes (6-sigma, DMAIC) is an advantage.
• Previous relevant experience in a highly regulated environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of working within a Class 7 cleanroom environment, policy and procedures is an advantage.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen. 

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you! 

To search and apply for open positions, visit: https://bostonscientific.eightfold.ai/careers 

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com