Maintenance Officer

Role Summary

To perform the Production Equipment maintenance activities and execute improvement projects in the assigned value stream. This includes ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement of production systems.

The role requires close working and alignment with the other departments at site, especially Production and Quality. Our Engineering Technicians conduct a wide range of engineering maintenance, physical interventions and repair activities. You will be the go-to person to respond to issues and find solutions to engineering challenges, in production areas.  Beyond the day to day, you will actively improve the reliability and performance of different manufacturing & packaging machines.

Key Responsibilities

To ensure all production systems (Pharma manufacturing and packaging equipment e.g. Capsule Filler, Tablet Fillet, Blenders, Isolators, Coating Pans, Suspension filler, Blistering & Cartoning machines, Vial Washing & Siliconization machines, Dry-heat Depyrogenation tunnel, Sterile filling machine, labelers, pallet stackers etc) are working smoothly with proper maintenance & calibration is performed as per site CMMS schedule.

Must have hands on experience with automation including PLC, HMI, IPCs and SCADA system  programming.

Ensure adherence of PM checklist as per plan. Use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track and execute Maintenance Workorder timely. Ensure Timely planning, execution and closure of Workorder on CMMS, with specific focus on Data Integrity requirements.

Ensure Machinery Safety is top priority when operating, maintaining, upgrading and monitoring any Production system. Gain knowledge of Global Engineering Standards related to Operations Maintenance & Safety and ensure compliance.

Expert in Electronics, Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting (experience of working on PLCs & HMI is mandatory)

Ensure strict compliance to Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and Permit to Work protocols.

Be an advocate and role model of Machinery Safety at Site

Co-ordinate with other units to ensure build-up of teamwork.

To Identify & contribute in Efficiency Improvement Projects.

Ensure that all equipment inventory in stores must be updated and inform relevant person if item needs to be ordered

Execute actions related to Operational equipment, which are derived from deviations, audits, inspections and risks.

Supervise out-sourced contractors and ensure safe working conditions in respective area.

Education, Experience & Skills

Diploma (DAE) or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related technical field.

Minimum 3-4 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Basic experience with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces), or other control devices.

Experience using or willingness to learn a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Strong commitment to safety, following Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) and permit-to-work procedures.

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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