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Viatris

Global pharma selling generics and biosimilars

Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeMinna, Inverin, Co. Galway, IrelandIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum certification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience is required, although a combination of experience and education will be considered.
  • A trade-qualified electrician or mechanical trade qualification is required.
  • Computer literacy, including Word, Excel, and preventive maintenance systems, is required.
  • The candidate must be able to prepare and present reports.
  • The candidate must be able to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously.
  • The candidate must demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • The candidate must be prepared to work overtime, provide shift cover, be on call, and undertake other work assigned by the company.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, perform planned maintenance, and troubleshoot automated cartridge filling equipment.
  • Maintain plant equipment and utilities and document work to Good Manufacturing Practice standards.
  • Manage external contractors during equipment installations and planned service visits when required.
  • Manage spare parts, consumables, and services to keep equipment schedules compliant.
  • Develop, implement, and promote a Reliability Centered Maintenance strategy using Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis assessments in conjunction with department management, the Engineering department reliability engineer, and Production, using trend analysis, control charts, and data review.
  • Support the creation and modification of documentation for maintenance and calibration activities, including preventive maintenance documents, data sheets, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Support compliance efforts related to safety events, quality events, corrective and preventive actions, change management, and investigations.
  • Assist in investigating and resolving electrical and mechanical equipment issues.
  • Ensure maintenance routines, procedures, and work plans meet required standards and best practices for compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice and Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations.
  • Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practice and Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements from local, global, and regulatory perspectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Conflict management and negotiation skills.
  • Structured decision-making skills.

About the Company

Viatris

Global pharma selling generics and biosimilars

Viatris is a global pharmaceutical company that provides access to medicines through a diverse portfolio of branded drugs, generics, complex generics, and biosimilars, serving patients in more than 165 countries. Medicines are produced and distributed via Viatris's extensive global supply chain and commercial network, making therapies available across cardiovascular, infectious diseases, immunology, and oncology. The company differentiates itself with a large, diversified product mix, broad international reach, and a focus on access and public health rooted in the Mylan-Upjohn lineage. Its strategy combines organic growth with partnerships and acquisitions to expand patient access while pursuing sustainable operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Canonsburg, PA
Founded
1961

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