Sterile/Utilities Technician - Trade Tested Artisan (Pharmaceutical production)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

One of our clients, a leader in the pathology diagnostic space, is seeking a qualified and experienced Trade Test Artisan (Electrical/Mechanical/Millwright) with sterile pharmaceutical production environment experience to join their Johannesburg team. 

Qualifications and experience:

Matric

Trade Tested Artisan

National diploma - Electrical / Mechanical / Millwright 

Prefer a degree in Electrical / mechanical engineering 

No less than 2 years' experience within a sterile pharmaceutical environment 

Key skills:

Administration

Systematic

Methodical 

Self-motivated

Resilient 

Relationship building 

Problem solving

Analytical

Logical

Excellent English communication - written and verbal 

Assertive

Able to work under pressure 

Key performance areas: 

Drive compliance by means of ensuring that utility systems are maintained 

Execute a planned preventative maintenance program on utilities equipment (production equipment, purified water system, electrical reticulation system, transformers, compressed air, air handling units, dehumidifiers)

Execute a planned preventative maintenance program on equipment within sterile anti-venom: cleanroom filling, compounding, water for injection, leak detection and packaging area

Coordination of continuous improvement initiatives - root cause analysis 

Review and develop planned preventative maintenance schedules

Participate in validation activities - pharmaceutical systems: DQC, IQ, OQ, PQ 

Drive compliance for GEP and GMP