Job Description
Senior Engineering Technician & Permit to Work Issuer
Looking for a different challenge as a Senior Engineering Technician whereby you can still utilise your skills?
Permanent, Full-time opportunity
Salary Bracket: NZD $60,000 to $80,000 Base with excellent benefits
Hours of Work : 40hrs per week
Location: Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Upskill and growth in an area you're passionate about , whilst being fully supported and encouraged.
Join a Trusted Global Leading Animal Health organisation
Must be open to shift work
The primary responsibility of the Senior Engineering Technician & Permit to Work Issuer is to support the site by:
Responsible for all contractor inductions to site, including assessing hazards and risks associated with contractor work and issuing appropriate permits-to-work
Performing and documenting maintenance and/or instrument calibration and validation and other works within the post-holder's competence to meet maintenance schedules
Ensuring equipment breakdowns are resolved with minimal disruption to the operation using their knowledge and experience to troubleshoot and resolve non-routine problems
Providing input and assistance with executing capital projects
Ensuring all GMP, corporate and legislative compliance requirements are met
Working closely with customers to organise own daily tasks and support production schedules
Of critical importance to the successful execution of this role is the ability to apply strong technical knowledge to routine maintenance and troubleshooting activities. It is also essential to be able to work collaboratively with other functions to support site priorities.
The Senior Engineering Technician sits within the Maintenance organization and reports to the Maintenance Manager.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include, however not limited to:
Permit Issuer (30%)
Ensure the participation in the permit to work is conducted in accordance with the permit's, and our company's Worksafe NZ's policies
Review / issue necessary permits required for the intended works
Carry out assigned Pre and Post inspections/task observations for permit work
Ensure work is completed to a satisfactory state prior to closing off permits
Ensure hazards are identified within the department
Carry out Monthly Audits and KPI reporting of permits and records
Maintain engineering staff and Contractor's training and records
Administer and operate our company's staff and contractor management systems including but not limited to Totara, ePass
Carry out Contractor and visitor inductions
Perform preventative maintenance to the required standards according to set schedules/timelines
Plan own daily tasks in consultation with customer to meet maintenance and production / testing schedules
Complete all assigned preventative maintenance / routine instrument calibration tasks in accordance with SOPs
Complete all preventative maintenance / routine calibration documentation
Provide on-the-job supervision to Engineering Technicians
Train other Engineering Technicians in relevant procedures
Identify and recommend improvements in preventative maintenance procedures
Recommend stock holding levels for critical spares and liaise with suppliers, procuring and managing stock levels for spare parts
Recommend suitable intervals for maintenance and maintenance requirements for equipment
Ensure all plant, equipment breakdowns and other corrective maintenance issues are addressed to minimise down-time, cost and product loss
Respond to and resolve breakdowns in a timely manner
Document equipment failures
Conduct troubleshooting of processes, equipment and utilities
Use knowledge and experience to independently solve problems
Provide assistance in product contamination investigations
Participate in the Engineering call-out roster to provide 24 hour support for the facility
Participate in plant shutdowns for maintenance
What You Must Have
Extensive relevant engineering discipline and prior experience. Industrial, practical experience in either HVAC, Construction, Mechanical, Industrial, building services, manufacturing facility maintenance or experience specifically working in the Pharmaceutical, Process, Dairy or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience with GMP/GLP or ISO 9000 in a production environment would be advantageous
Must have working knowledge of Worksafe New Zealand requirements and legislation.
Should have experience working with Contractors and or Contracting environment.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Report and investigation writing skills.
Computer Skills: Microsoft products
Project management experience on medium to large sized projects would be advantageous, although not required.
What You Can Expect
Shift work may be required to minimise equipment downtime.
Participation in a call-out roster is required to provide 24 hour support to the facility.
Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted Global Leading Animal Health organisation
Exposure to upskill and develop in your role
Flexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsets
Joining a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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