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Bristol Myers Squibb Engineer, Sterile Drug Product Clean Utilities Operations and Maintenance in Cruiserath, Ireland

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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units

Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company's first European biologics manufacturing facility. This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company's growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.

BMS Cruiserath has been awarded Biopharma Company of the Year 2019 in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Position Summary

BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking an experienced Engineering professional to join the Drug Product maintenance team. Reporting to the Manager, Sterile Drug Product Clean Utilities Operations and Maintenance, the Maintenance Engineer will assist in delivering a safe working environment for our colleagues and a reliable plant to ensure continuity of supply of medicines for our patients.

The Clean Utilities Maintenance Engineer will be tasked with initially supporting the facility during project phase, supporting equipment installation and commissioning - from initial specifications to final handover. Support will transition from project phase to operational phase to ensure a successful startup and commercialization of the facility, including GMP readiness and New Product Introductions.

The Maintenance teams will also focus on complying with good engineering practices, company policies, regulations, and codes.

The Clean Utilities Maintenance Engineer will also support their manager in ensuring that the Drug Product Maintenance team's objectives are aligned with the wider Engineering and Site Objectives. They will be part of a multi-functional team charged with commissioning of the significant capital investment and upon completion of the project, they will support the sustaining operation on site.

This is a day's role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Manager, Sterile Drug Product Clean Utilities Operation and Maintenance to support delivery of an effective maintenance program to ensure process equipment operates in a safe and reliable manner.

  • Work with the project & CQV teams to facilitate delivery, validation, and safe operation of equipment associated with the Sterile Drug Product (SDP) plant.

  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Risk Assessments (RAs) etc. for the effective and safe completion of maintenance tasks.

  • Create Job Plans and Preventive Maintenance (PM) routines for the SDP Clean Utilities equipment.

  • Ensure spare parts, tools, or other services are available when required for maintenance tasks.

  • Working closely with the Maintenance team and Engineering Planner to schedule and oversee job assignments and lead site technicians or contractors as required.

  • Follow up on completed work to ensure work orders are closed to required standards.

  • Co-ordination with Engineering Stores to ensure spare parts are available for all work orders.

  • Enhance and improve Computerized Maintenance Management System (i.e. Maximo) and other site systems to ensure clear transfer of information between Engineers and Technicians.

  • Ensuring compliance to all regulatory GMP, safety and environmental requirements.

  • Lead root cause analysis exercises with support from other functions. Investigate equipment failures and system downtime to find root cause and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

  • Own quality deviation investigations, change controls and SAFE investigations as required and ensure corrective and preventive actions are effectively completed.

  • Support Reliability Excellence initiatives by participating in local and corporate programs.

  • Pursue and use new technologies and methodologies to improve overall effectiveness of maintenance programs.

  • Deliver ongoing continuous improvement to plant and processes for a high performing team.

  • Support other reliability driven tasks as assigned by Line Manager.

  • Support condition-based maintenance methodology to investigate how data can optimize maintenance programs. Be an advocate for data visualization using Spotfire/Tableau.

  • Champion a safety culture within the Maintenance team. Perform Safety GEMBA walks at assigned intervals.

  • Ensure maintenance and calibration activities are executed in compliance with all regulatory requirements including Quality (cGDP/GMP's), EHS, Global Engineering procedures, as well as all local regulatory requirements.

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders such as Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Planners and EHS.

  • Driving and promoting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and adherence with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the team.

  • Assist the Clean Utilities Operations and Maintenance Manager with any other maintenance work as per the business needs, including but not limited to development of training materials, vendor management, and other continuous improvement activities.

  • Support and participate in maintenance reliability initiatives: Continuous Improvement (CI) projects, Support Toolbox Talks, Predictive Maintenance, Surface Imperfection, gasket management, correct torquing, spare parts, etc.

Required

  • The successful candidate must possess at minimum a Level 8 Engineering qualification or equivalent coupled with at least 3 years' experience in a relevant role in a regulated manufacturing environment.

  • Experience of working with process equipment in a biologics, drug product, pharma, chemical or food manufacturing facility is desirable.

  • It is essential that the Maintenance Engineer prioritizes safety, quality, and reliability in every task.

  • Experience of maintenance optimization techniques.

  • Working knowledge of Maximo or equivalent CMMS system.

  • High level of attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team, in a cross functional collaborative environment with all levels of the organization as required.

  • Desire for self-development, and the development of others.

  • Flexible and amenable to change with ability to work independently and remotely when required.

Why you should apply

  • You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases

  • You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.

  • You'll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance and on-site gym

#LI-Onsite

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through scienceā„¢ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1586495

Updated: 2024-10-19 01:40:39.092 UTC

Location: Cruiserath-IE

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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