Calibration Technician

As a Calibration Technician you will be based on a state-of-the-art facility in Sligo within the biologics sector.  Your primary responsibility will be the set- up of calibration, and troubleshooting of a wide range of instruments, including temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, level, balance, pH and conductivity analysers, dimensional and measurement equipment, and various other instrumentation

Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled calibrations according to client and LotusWorks procedures for facilities and process calibration
• Respond to and assist production in the event of faulty or unscheduled equipment that has failed or is out of specification to ensure production requirements are met
• Interact professionally with client area owners and all client staff to ensure preventative and corrective maintenance activities are completed in a compliant and efficient manner.
• Plan equipment downtime when necessary for on-line calibrations or vendor availability
• Adhere to calibration discrepancy procedures and follow up on calibrated items that have been escalated as discrepancies
• Follow all procedures related to overdue/quarantined equipment to ensure compliance from a calibration department perspective
• Follow decommissioning procedures and follow up on items that cannot be fixed
• Provide suggestions for continuous improvement in processes and calibration activities
• Assist in audits and investigations as required
• Maintain organized and controlled documentation in compliance with GAMP and FDA regulations.
• Maintain organized and controlled documentation in compliance with GAMP and FDA regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to facilitate calibration activities.
• Update Calibration Management software as necessary – CMMS
• Ensure training is up to date.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.   

Skills Required:

• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and engineering documentation.
• Experience with Maximo would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully within a team while also demonstrating initiative in problem-solving.
• Proficiency in computer operating systems and applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education / Licenses / Certifications:

• Level 6 Diploma or Level 7 Degree qualification in Instrumentation Calibration or Electrical OR Fetac level 6 trade qualification in Instrumentation or E&I
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable

Benefits:

• VHI Healthcare Cover
• Life Assurance
• Pension Contribution
• Training And Educational Assistance
• Annual GP Check-Up
• Extra Annual Leave
• Healthcare Screening
• Recognition Rewards

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