Calibration Technician - East London, South Africa - Aspen Pharma Group

Aspen Pharma Group

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East London, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Overview
Responsible for internal and external calibrations of equipment and machinery in PE facility. Repair and maintain calibration equipment according to standards. Ensure continuous availability and functioning of production systems, adhering to GMP and safety requirements. Continuous improvement in calibration methods and test equipment. Perform internal audits and act as representative during auditing.

Responsibilities

Planning and Operational Support

Facilitate implementation of current processes, including training of staff on SOPs and maintenance of equipment/ machinery
Identify shortcomings and provide input into changes or improvements to policies, processes, tools and techniques

Equipment Maintenance and Calibration

Update and maintain calibration schedule/ maintenance programme
Identify opportunities to conduct inhouse calibration
Implement initiatives and projects to expand inhouse accredited calibration competence and service
Repair and conduct preventative maintenance on equipment according to standards, job cards and maintenance schedule
Calibrate equipment and machines according to standards and calibration schedule
Monitor calibration of equipment by external service providers
Manage and attend to callouts for machine/ equipment breakdowns
Complete and record job cards in system as required/ per callout
Report calibration deviations and equipment/ instrument failures
Compile and update route maintenance according to Pragma
Review job cards to identify trends and corrective actions for continuous improvement
Recommend changes to maintenance and calibration procedures, methods and test equipment
Develop, review and implement SOPs for equipment used for calibration

Calibration Audits

Perform planned calibration inspections and tasks according to internal audit calibration schedule
Represent calibration in external audits

Reporting and record-keeping

Gather information required for reporting and report on deliverables
Complete and consolidate standard documents
Document and file data according to SOPs and regulation
Update and maintain records and systems
Retrieve supporting documentation and records to facilitate and support query resolution

Skills Required:

Background/experience

Trade Tested Electrician with 2 to 4 years' post Apprenticeship experience as an Electrician

Specific job skills

Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electric repair and maintenance of Pharmaceutical calibration equipment
Knowledge of computerised maintenance systems (Pragma) would be an advantage
Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, standards and compliance requirements
Physically capable of lifting/ moving heavy equipment
Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives

Competencies