Maintenance Artisan: Electrical (Port Elizabeth) at Aspen Pharma Group

Description
Overview

• Monitor, maintain and repair plant environmental monitoring equipment/machine, adhering to GMP and safety requirements.
• Plan and implement preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal efficiency to meet planned production.
• Manage electrical infrastructure and legal compliance in area.
• Responsible for own tools and availability of spare parts in area of support

Responsibilities

Planning and Operational Support

• Act as a lead technical expert / subject matter resource.
• Facilitate implementation of current processes.
• Identify gaps in current policies and procedures.
• Provide input into changes or improvement to processes, tools, and techniques.
• Train Staff on SOPs and maintenance of equipment/machinery

Electrical Engineering 

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and inspections according to maintenance plan, job cards and SOP.
• Repair electrical breakdowns according to hob cards and SOP
• Troubleshoot electrical breakdowns to diagnose cause of breakdowns and minimize machine downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify cause of electrical failures and quality deficiencies to minimize machine downtime.
• Prepare CAPA plans for review and implement once approved to address electrical failures.
• Isolate, remove and replace defective components.
• Complete and submit work requisitions with work performed.
• Maintain workshop, tools, and assets to standards.
• Determine and request required parts, materials, and special equipment to maintain electrical infrastructure.
• Install, test, and validate electrical infrastructure to ensure equipment operates efficiently.
• Monitor and meet % of downtime reduction targets.
• Maintain alarm system in plant.

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

Requirements
Background/experience

• Trade Tested Artisan with 2 to 4 years post apprenticeship experience or qualified as a fitter.

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.