Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Position Overview:

• The Lead Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician is a pivotal role at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., based in Randburg.
• This role is integral to maintaining and improving the MBD Hammer Street site's world-class production equipment and infrastructure.
• You will be part of an ambitious team dedicated to delivering flawless performance and outstanding solutions!

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Maintenance & Repair:

• Maintain and repair all plant equipment including auto-preparators, fillers, pressure vessels, pumps, electric motors, RO water systems, inkjet printers, cold rooms, and related machinery.

Control Systems Expertise:

• Repair or replace control devices such as switches, pressure gauges, temperature probes, proximity sensors, push buttons, valves, electrical relays, stepper motors, motherboards, and other control components.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:

• Address technical challenges, develop effective solutions, and implement preventative measures to avoid future equipment failures.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Accurately detail all repair and improvement activities. Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards under the mentorship of the Site Quality Manager.

Contractor Supervision:

• Supervise contractors performing on-site work to ensure alignment with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.

Preventative Maintenance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust preventative maintenance schedule for all site equipment.

Root Cause Analysis:

• Participate in root cause analysis teams to address product quality or integrity issues, providing technical insights and corrective actions.

Site Facility Management:

• Coordinate pest control, utilities contracts, engineering stores, maintenance and calibration contracts, fire equipment servicing, generator maintenance, site waste management, security, contractor management, and garden services.

Emergency Response:

• Respond to site emergencies outside of normal working hours, including holidays and weekends, as required.

Reporting:

• Compile and submit monthly maintenance reports to site management, detailing activities, issues, and improvements.

Safety & Risk Assessments:

• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to conduct machine safety surveys, process risk assessments, and hazard observations.

Skills and Attributes:

• Practical experience with compressors, refrigeration, and HVAC systems.
• Strong background in working with contractors and vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities with a proactive mentality.
• Sound understanding of electrical systems, including 3-phase, 220Vac, and 24Vdc.
• Relevant technical knowledge and a hands-on approach, with a passion for DIY projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A trade-tested qualification is a distinct advantage.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transport.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends and public holidays, based on operational needs.

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Job Description

How will you make an impact?

• Facilities Technicians coordinate and lead the operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• They coordinate systems that include heating, lighting, refrigeration, air conditioning, plumbing, water purification, air filtering, electrical and electronic systems.
• Facilities Technicians perform preventative maintenance on equipment and solve problems.
• They repair equipment and systems when they break.
• They must detail everything they do.
• A Facilities Technician must be able to understand, recommend and install new systems.
• They may provide and add corrections to Standard Operating Procedures and assist in evaluating new equipment or technology.
• They replace equipment and components as necessary.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs) and major trades, such as carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, is required.
• Facilities Technicians conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with all requirements, policies and procedures relevant to the position.
• They maintain accurate records for reporting. They may do both interior or exterior maintenance duties.

Purpose:

• The holder of this position will be encouraged to perform reactive and preventative maintenance tasks within the timeframes agreed on all buildings, electrical, electronic systems, cold chain equipment, HVAC systems and applicable internal IT systems, at acceptable quality standards and in compliance with legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of major renovations to interior/exterior surfaces, fixtures and fittings on buildings through contractors.
• Monitor, lead and maintenance of critical plant and equipment e.g. UPS, generators, fridges, Freezers, temperature monitoring, CCTV, HVAC, fire alert and IT systems etc.
• Assist / coordinate Group Facilities building projects e.g. office moves, office fit outs, infrastructure installations and escorting of vendors etc.
• Attend to the completion of procedural/ instructional/ transactional forms/ documentation including daily, weekly and monthly health checks on equipment.
• Assist in the resolution of IT queries, desktop support and installations.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance of property including but not limited to: painting, general maintenance and repairs including doors, windows, locks, and Coordination of site maintenance e.g. parking & garden areas
• Record data for fault diagnosis, corrective and preventative maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Identify all maintenance concerns, and provide the Line Manager with regular written and/or verbal feedback.
• Respond to emergency calls as per facility emergency requirements.
• Perform standby duties as first responder in case of emergencies.
• Coordinate site maintenance e.g. parking & garden areas
• Conduct OHS inspections.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Formal trade qualification will be an advantage.

Crucial Skills and Attributes:

• A hands-on individual who can operate independently and with minimum supervision
• An analytical problem solver, able to connect with staff in a clear and proactive manner
• Technical and mechanical minded
• Ability to provide a prompt internal service when required, in accordance with company requirements.
• Dedicated to meet project plan objectives in set timelines
• Detailed orientated
• Well-spoken and presentable
• Results driven individual

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Position summary

• Manages day to day operations of one or more projects and directs, mentors and supports operations managers and other members of their project teams.
• Ensures that services are provided in accordance with client and PPD Medical Communications' policies and procedures and contractual agreements.
• Primary liaison with the client and ensures project report summaries, budget, audit results, staffing decisions and other critical issues are managed appropriately.
• Ensures execution of deliverables meet time, quality and cost expectations.

What you will do:

• Ensures timely and effective completion of deliverables such as scope of work, contractual matters, changes in staffing levels, and budget negotiation by being the main client contact; troubleshoots database issues, phone routing, or other issues affecting different departments at PPD, vendors, or client departments; retains project knowledge; coordinates and establishes new project operations, and monitors project processes (QA, compliance, SOPs, regulatory) to elevate quality and client dedication.
• Reads protocols and translates into project execution that align with Med Comm policies and procedures.
• Manages staff responsibilities including performance management, salary administration, hiring, employee relations, employee engagement, conflict resolution, and employee development.
• Liaises with cross functional leaders to drive deliverables.
• Ensures quality objectives are met and develops and maintains project SOPs, develops reviews and/or follows corporate SOPs, including SOPs, protocols, GCPs, and regulatory authority compliance.
• Ensures maintenance of profitability through management of billable hours. Ensures client budgetary goals are met.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of client invoice amounts and communicates required changes to Medical Communications finance.
• Participates in capabilities presentations to help secure new business and alerts the Director and Business Development team to new business opportunities with existing clients.
• Reviews and provides operational input on proposals, contracts and/or renewals associated with existing clients.
• Participates in the development of processes and strategies designed to assist in meeting the above stated goals on a division-wide basis.
• Fosters a culture of immediate action and proactive addressing of critical issues.

HOW WILL YOU GET HERE?

• Experience with Clinical Trial (Phase 1-4) preferred.
• Previous experience in health care or pharmaceutical industry that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years).
• Proven leadership skills to include 5+ years of management responsibility.
• Education may be substituted in lieu of some years of experience for advanced degrees such as Pharm.D, Ph.D. MS and MD.
• In some cases, an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, skills, abilities

• Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting
• Good knowledge of Clinical Trials
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong decision making skills
• Ability to coach and mentor staff
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently as needed