Calibration Engineer
SIGMAR RECRUITMENT
DUBLIN WEST
JOB PURPOSE: Under direction of the Maintenance Engineering Manager, the calibration engineer will lead the Instrumentation Calibration Engineering function on site and in conjunction will be responsible for all Instrumentation, GMP and non-GMP to ensure they conform to relevant regulatory requirements as well as company specifications and requirements. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide technical direction, supervision and input for maintaining and operating the calibration programme. The Calibration Engineer will be responsible for identifying and critically assessing the calibration requirements for plant and equipment, drafting and implementing guidelines, standards and calibration procedures, setting out the calibration plans and schedules, conducting technical investigations, resolving calibration deviations, act as SME presenting at internal and external audits, developing and delivering training, and managing technical specifications and documentation. Assist with vendor calibration support to equipment; including audits and contracted services to per site requirements. Investigate failures and instruments that are out of tolerance and determine acceptability of product and processes. Assist in the preparation of documentation of investigation findings. Assists with development and implementation of technically defensible calibration procedures and new instruments being considered at the Facility. Coordinates the assigned activities and schedules of calibrations throughout the facility, including routine and non-routine work. The Calibration Engineer will work closely with the Reliability team to develop & introduce a critical instrumentation asset management plan by identifying aging & vulnerable instrumentation across the site, whilst ensuring that the calibration improvement projects are included in the capital plan. Act as Subject Matter Expert and leader for the site calibration programme who works with cross-functional teams to ensure that there is an effective and robust calibration system developed and implemented at the site. Responsible for generating of calibration documents, specifications, training programs and for managing the Plant Calibration system, generating and managing Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols, Technical Reports and QMS reports. Provide calibration/ technical support to ensure stable, efficient and robust operations. Works with the Maintenance Lead to develop an escalation plan for calibration support and designs a plan for out of hour’s calibration support. Implement a calibration program for assets to support manufacturing and prevent unplanned downtime. Execute change control for calibration activities. JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Calibration Engineer will have a BSc. (Hons) in Metrology, Instrumentation or equivalent. 6 years’ industrial experience, with at least 5 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices or equivalent. Must have knowledge of Metrology concepts, including accuracy, precision and uncertainty. Must be able to deal with complex processes. Must have proficient knowledge of CMMS and automated calibration management systems. Read/ understand P&IDs and advanced understanding of instrumentation, process/ controls. Understand PLC and digital based control systems and their instrumentation interfaces. Following your application for this specific role, Sigmar may contact you regarding other positions that we feel you may be suitable for. If you do not wish to be contacted about other opportunities please let us know. For further information please refer to the Privacy Statement on our website.
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