Maintenance Facilities Technician (Day Role)

Maintenance Facilities Technician (Day Role)

Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to improving sight for millions worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance on facilities equipment, including:
• Steam generation and distribution systems (fire tube boilers)
• Purified water systems
• Thermal sterilisation systems (ventilated autoclaves)
• HVAC systems for cleanroom environments (ISO Class 8 or similar), including filter replacement
• Compressed air generation and distribution systems (ISO 8573 1:2010 Class 2)
• Automatic pumped sprinkler systems
• Closed loop water systems (chilled water, process cooling, LPHW)
• Potable and domestic water systems
• ATEX equipment and IPA distribution systems
• Utilise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (PEMAC) for maintenance tracking and documentation
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out fault diagnosis and repair
• Complete required documentation for validated GMP systems in line with site procedures
• Support and participate in routine statutory inspections of facilities equipment
• Contribute to site and facilities projects, including continuous improvement initiatives
• Operate and troubleshoot systems via the site Building Management System (BMS)
• Assist Facilities Engineers in optimising plant performance and efficiency
• Receive and manage deliveries of IPA (pure/waste) and facilities maintenance materials
• Participate in multi skilling activities as required and once appropriately trained
• Provide emergency standby cover on a rotational basis, as required
• Support planned shutdown activities, including Christmas and August Bank Holiday maintenance period

Requirements

• Recognised mechanical qualification (e.g. National Craft Certificate)
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a facilities/utilities role within an FDA regulated environment
• Strong experience with plant utilities, including steam and steam distribution systems, purified water systems (generation and storage), compressed air systems, HVAC systems, solvent systems and ATEX environments
• Experience with sterilisation systems/autoclaves is highly desirable
• Working knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Familiarity with planned preventive maintenance systems (e.g. PEMAC)
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative

Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.