Equipment Optimization Engineer Trainee - Attach &Train program

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The Position

1) Key Responsibilities

· Responsible for engineering maintenance, repair of all utilities and manufacturing equipment/systems serving the entire manufacturing facility and the execution of all job orders.

· Troubleshoot and provide technical support to a team of maintenance and calibration specialists on shift to perform engineering maintenance and repair of facilities and manufacturing equipment in support of plant operations..

· Provide support to manufacturing, utility and engineering services during routine and shutdown maintenance work; and product change over in support of plant operations.

· Performs timely review and technical completion of work orders, initiate follow up work order and notification as required.

· Provide support to Project Engineering Team to deliver project within stipulated timeline and budget.

· Partner with Quality and Deviation owner to ensure timely closure of deviation records and related follow up actions.

· Analyze/create preventive maintenance procedures and/or practices to comply with regulatory codes, specifications, standards and corporate guidelines for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the plant to ensure validity, efficiency, maximum production equipment uptime.

· Work with Reliability team to establish predictive maintenance program for the facility such as Thermal Scanning (IR), Ultrasonic, Vibration Monitoring etc

· Increase the mean time between failure (MTBF) of equipment by identifying and eliminating the causes for recurring issues and to implement robust solutions.

· Partner with the Maintenance and Calibration team to reduce mean time to repair (MTTR).

· Assist with continuous improvement project (Kaizen) and initiate change request to optimize maintenance/calibration activities if required.

· Review engineering specifications and design modification proposals to improve reliability within cost and other performance requirements.

· Coordinate with MRO storeroom personnel to establish and maintain the proper stocking levels of parts and equipment required to provide maximum equipment uptime at the lowest possible costs.

· Carries out any other work and task as directed by Supervisor.

Safety, Health & Environment:

· Comply with all RSTO’s Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) requirements, never put oneself and others at safety & health risks, and report any workplace accidents, near misses and hazards as soon as practicable.

· Observe all RSTO’s site security measures at all times, and report any suspicious characters/objects & damaged security mechanisms to Site Security immediately.

Lean Production System:

· Embody PT Lean Production System (LPS), while demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset and behaviors through the use and application of LPS tools for continuous improvement initiatives.

1) Qualifications (education/experience/knowledge/skills/competencies)

· Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical/ Instrumentation or Chemical Process Engineering with at least 1-2 years experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing will be desirable.

· Candidates with 1-2 years hands-on maintenance working experience in Pharmaceutical or Chemical manufacturing and experience in project start-up will be preferred.

· Strong background in Operation and Maintenance of equipment and instruments in the production and utility area will be preferred.

· Experience in setting up SAP Maintenance Program, spare parts store, project start-up environment and safety procedures/practices is an added advantage.

· Excellent computer skills including but not limited to CMMS software, spreadsheets and word processing software.

· Excellent analytical problem solving skills and persistence to resolve outstanding issues.

· Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Must possess the ability to work independently with adequate direction and guidance, and deliver projects/tasks on time and within budget.

· Must be team oriented and be able to work with members of the team.

· Strong customer service skills, attention to details, accurate and thorough.

· Strong concept of cGMP in area of Maintenance and Calibration.

· Willing to be scheduled to occasionally work off shift hours in support of operations.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.