Senior Utility Technician (EVF)

About the role

MissionVaccines M&S is preparing its future through the Evolutive Vaccine Facility (EVF) project, which aims to create a new generation of modular, adaptable and agile vaccine manufacturing facilities. The Utility Technician oversees operation and maintenance of facility and utility equipment and systems, and works closely with vendors, automation solution providers, consultants and external skid vendors. The role reports to the Maintenance Engineer.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Engineer in annual maintenance budget cost estimations.
• Perform basic temperature (TT) and pressure (PT) calibrations for F&U equipment.
• Plan, schedule and execute preventive maintenance with stakeholders to minimise production impact.
• Lead scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and troubleshooting for F&U equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Manage spare parts requirements for F&U equipment.
• Work in line with SOPs and maintenance plans from the CMMS, and follow up and close work orders in the CMMS.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and vendors to deliver maintenance services.
• Adhere strictly to GMP and GDP (SOPs, PMs, CMs) and report discrepancies promptly.
• Work overtime as necessary and follow a rotating shift pattern.

Required profile

• Diploma or advanced diploma from an accredited technical institution.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in operation and maintenance of F&U systems and pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/vaccine plant engineering services and good knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA, EMA, HSA).
• Boiler operation experience with a boiler attendant certification is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret electrical symbols and schematics, analyse power supply voltages, and work hands-on with mechanical maintenance.
• Willingness to work in a rotating shift pattern and overtime.

Required skills

• Interpretation of electrical symbols and schematic diagrams
• Analysis of power supply voltages
• Hands-on mechanical maintenance procedures
• Principles of electrical networking
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
• Technical writing and good communication skills
• Ability to lead contractors, vendors and external resources