Maintenance and Calibration Technician

23 hours ago

Cape Town, South Africa Afrigen Biologics and Vaccines Full time

The Maintenance and Calibration Technician will perform all maintenance and calibration activities on process, utility and analytical equipment. The Technician will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.

**Key duties and responsibilities**:

- Inspect, repair and maintain equipment as directed by the supervisor or assigned through work orders.
- Perform a wide range of maintenance repair activities on production equipment, central utilities systems, lab equipment and building management systems.
- Troubleshoot problems in the event of instrument failure and be able to recommend parts needed for the effective repair.
- Assist manufacturing and facilities personnel in troubleshooting and diagnostic analysis on process and utility equipment for improving reliability.
- Ensuring good workmanship with minimum delay; support the safe and effective operation of the plant and the facility.
- Must be able to perform work independently without supervision or instructions needed on routine work, and general instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments.
- Initiate and participate in documented troubleshooting studies on equipment to outline opportunities for continuous improvements.
- Work with Procurement on procuring spare parts and equipment in line with established processes, ensuring availability for planned/ unplanned maintenance and calibration.
- Support and/or perform investigations / deviations from an engineering/maintenance perspective and help with data for timely closure of deviations and CAPAs.
- Adhere to all applicable procedures, GMPs, company policies and any other quality or regulatory requirements.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- BTech/ National Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.

**Position Requirements**:

- Sound technical knowledge and hands on approach.
- Basic knowledge of control system programming.
- Demonstrated technical problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Good communication skills, quick learner, and active team member able to work independently.
- Critical thinking, including a high degree of initiative, strong scientific skills, and attention to details.
- Minimum 3 years' post apprenticeship experience within a pharmaceutical environment preferred. Experience in regulated industry is advantageous.
- Familiarity with PLC control systems and instrumentation technologies.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and P&IDs.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- GMP: 3 years (required)

**Location**:

- Cape Town, Western Cape (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2024/09/25

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