Fine Chemicals Corporation requires the services of a highly competent and experienced Instrument Technician for our Engineering Department.
Requirements
Overview
- The Instrument Technician plays a critical role in supporting the manufacturing operations at FCC by ensuring instruments, electronic systems and control systems Operational Technology- OT) are properly installed, maintained and upgraded in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- This position involves both technical, supervisory and administrative responsibilities across various engineering activities.
Responsibilities
- Ensure instrumentation, electronic devices and general electrical equipment are maintained to a high standard of operation, reliability and safety.
- Maintain (including calibration) of control and automation systems (Operation Technology - OT) and instruments as per EMS program and GxP requirement.
- Ensure full compliance and execution of the company’s maintenance programs, policies and procedures on all designated work.
- Set up and change OT as agreed with production or engineering.
- Co-ordination of relevant contractors and consultants for OT related breakdowns, maintenance and projects.
- Available for afterhours standby schedule for control and automation systems and instrument breakdowns and be available to respond to call-out timeously.
- Liaise with Aspen Group (GDT) regarding OT system maintenance, validation and projects.
- On a continuous basis, conduct upgrades and improvements on OT and related systems, to eliminate downtime, improve efficiency and prevent obsolescence.
- Perform relevant administrative functions.
Skills Required
Background/Experience
- A formal trade certificate as an Instrument Mech / Tech + N6 electrical engineering or equivalent (N Dip/ B-Tech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering).
- 3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment, preferably in Pharmaceutical, Chemical or FMCG industries. Experience of working in hazardous areas (Atex) would be advantageous.
- Experience with ABB 800xA system and SAP In2Rep would be advantageous.
Competencies/Personal Attributes
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Musthave the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a broader team.
- Good organizational skills, hands-on and honest.
- Positive interpersonal and people skills.
- Ability to workat heights and confined spaces.
Work Level Skilled Job Type Permanent Salary Market Related EE Position Yes Location Epping