Engineering & Electronics

Electrical Lead Technician

Posted 14 hours ago
Contract
South Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
41982257

PE Global is currently recruiting for an Electrical Lead Technician for our biopharmaceutical client in South Dublin. This is a permanent, onsite role.

About the role:

Ensure safety of sites electrical systems
Provide next level electrical/equipment Subject Matter Expert support to Maintenance Technicians for main issues
Champion electrical safe working practices and guides continuous improvement of LOTO system
Provide SME support for Projects and Shutdown Planning
Expected Takeda leadership behaviours

How you will contribute:

Maintenance Programs

Manage sites electrical preventative maintenance program
Manage sites ATEX inspection and maintenance program

Technician Training

Support upskilling of Maintenance Technicians in troubleshooting electrical problems
Develop and deliver OJT training modules

Main Issue Support

Take the lead on resolving electrical issues downtime
Provide hands-on support for urgent breakdowns and plant issues

Work Order Review

Review work orders associated with electrical issues or repair
Ensure work completed to the appropriate standards

EHS Champion

Champion electrical safe working practices
Identify hazard observations (records in Beacon system)
Support/Leads(as required) Beacon event investigations
Guide assigned resolution actions
Support risk assessments
Electrical Permit Authorizer

Agile Advocate

Support RCA’s relating to electrical equipment / Lead RCA’s where required
Improve of permitting and LOTO system
Improve sites electrical SOPs/Job Plans/Standard Works
Support Equipment/Reliability Engineers on downtime reduction and improved asset care
Champion use of predictive technologies to help reduce downtime and shutdown windows

Project Support

Provide support on electrical equipment design, operation, and maintenance
Provide support on recommended spares holding
Author updates required to electrical maintenance procedures
Shutdown Planning
Support Planner/Scheduler in planning electrical aspects of shutdown
Manage shutdown contractors
Support LOTO of equipment
Major Downtime Coordination and Communication
Support Maintenance Technician’s on communications for major break downs
Provide electrical SME support
Attend all Maintenance Tier Meetings
Represent Maintenance at Production/Packaging Tier Meetings

Other

Maintain electrical drawings for the site
Maintain CMMS (SAP) with preventative maintenance routines for electrical equipment
Ensure all electrical maintenance and testing is documented
Ensure correct spares are specified and maintained at levels to maintain operations
Collaborate with EHS to ensure close out of investigations and associated actions
Manage small E&I projects – secondments to larger projects
Provide oversight of all electrical contractors on site
Participate in site EHS programmes concerning risk management and risk reduction
Lead by example regarding electrical hazard observation and elimination

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

Knowledge of ETCI regulations, ATEX, safe work practices, cGxP regulations and LEAN maintenance

Leadership

Live the Leadership behaviours
Maintenance, Engineering, Automation, Spare Parts,
Production/Manufacturing, EHS

Innovation

Champion use of predictive technologies to help reduce downtime and shutdown windows

Complexity

Multiproduct OSD facility with both production and packaging related equipment

What you bring to the role:

Apprenticeship as Electrician or technical school degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering
5 years’ plus experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment with maintenance experience being a distinct advantage
Experience with PLC’s, instrumentation and controls desirable
Pharmaceutical experience a distinct advantage
Knowledgeable of codes and standards concerning electrical safety
Experienced and can maintain ATEX equipment
In-depth knowledge of electrical safe work practices
Experienced in contractor management and management
Read and interpret Loop, P&ID, Wire, and Electrical drawings
Author/owner of electrical maintenance SOPs and job plans
Investigations, perform RCA’s and implement change controls
Compliance mindset and ensures all work documented
Safe working practices and electrical safety management
Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) / SAP an advantage
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)