Permanent Shift Role: 4 Cycle, 12.25 hr. Shift, 41.1 hr. Average Work Week (24x7 Operations)
The Process Maintenance Technician plays a key role in keeping the Athlone Fill Finish facility running safely and reliably. This position covers maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and replacement of all production equipment, as well as supporting the co-ordination and scheduling of maintenance activities carried out by service vendors in the Fill Finish environment. The role represents Alexion Pharmaceutical interests, objectives and policies in a professional and responsible manner, helping to ensure that critical medicines reach patients who depend on them.
Take ownership for Environmental, Health and Safety responsibilities, ensuring all work is carried out in line with EHS regulations and procedures.
Support new equipment installations and product introductions, helping to bring new capabilities online efficiently.
Maintain the Maintenance Quality System by following all relevant SOPs, policies and cGMP requirements.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks in accordance with site policies and procedures, keeping equipment in optimal condition.
Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly, diagnosing issues and restoring operation to minimise downtime.
Manage spare parts, change parts and equipment within Manufacturing Areas and Engineering Stores, ensuring availability when needed.
Ensure the Maintenance Management System is accurately maintained, with clear records of work performed.
Use and maintain IT systems such as Computerised Calibration Systems and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems to plan, track and document activities.
Assist in writing and revising Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures, contributing practical insight from day-to-day operations.
File and archive Maintenance documentation to maintain robust compliance and traceability.
Provide technical support to Operations, Validation, Engineering and Quality teams, collaborating to resolve issues and improve processes.
Support the training and development of new or junior Maintenance Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices.
Provide on-call support during operations, projects and shutdown activities as required, stepping in when challenges arise.
Carry out other duties as the need arises to support reliable, compliant manufacturing operations.
At AstraZeneca’s Alexion Rare Disease unit, work connects directly to people living with rare and devastating conditions, turning complex science into meaningful impact every day. Colleagues join a focused community that values integrity, inclusiveness and curiosity, with the energy of a biotech and the reach of a global biopharma. Learning is continuous, development is tailored, and ideas are encouraged from every level so that innovation thrives and careers move forward while patients’ lives are changed for the better.
Ready to help keep vital medicines flowing through the night and make a real difference for people with rare diseases? Apply now!
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Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on pioneering new possibilities for the rare disease community. We are driven by a mission to change what it means to live with a rare disease.
A leader in rare disease for more than three decades and today continues to build a diversified pipeline across disease areas with significant unmet need, using an array of innovative modalities.
As part of AstraZeneca, Alexion is continually expanding its global geographic footprint to serve more rare disease patients around the world. It is headquartered in Boston, US.
Alexion’s pioneering legacy in rare disease is rooted in being the first to translate the complex biology of the complement system into novel medicines. Alexion pushes boundaries to accelerate discovery of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the world and continues to expand its reach to benefit more people globally.
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