Senior Utilities Engineer- Maintenance

Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

Performs maintenance on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical). Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to increase reliability, capability and yield. Performs equipment condition analysis (during preventive and unscheduled maintenance). Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems / failures. Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.

• Ensure all plant equipment including steam boilers, chillers and air compressers and water treatment plants are maintained.
• Ensure all maintenance work is performed in compliance with GMP directives
• Troubleshoot complex problems related to equipment failure and be able to recommend the best course of action for the effective repair of the same
• Management of capex projects to completion, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Support the technical development of the team to enable them to plan the day to day priorities and site maintenance work
• Participate in definition and assure follow-up of key performance indicators (KPI) for utilities equipment performance, as well as, for outsourcing services.
• Assist in ensuring that current compliance issues and trends, both internal and site-wide, are critically evaluated and training is provided where appropriate.
• Mange day to day runnings of utilities department including regulartory inspections,  contractors and capas.
• Participate, control and correct budget activities. Promote good maintenance practices in the area.
• Coordinate with other areas the fulfilment of maintenance plans
• Guarantee that cGMP rules and procedures are respected within the area, assure that outsource contractors acknowledge internal procedures.

• University, or equivalent, qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) or similar scientific field (mandatory)
• 6 years minimum experience in large scale utilities area.
• Extensive experience in machinery maintenance preferably within an regualated environment
• Knowledge of GMP requirements with respect to maintenance activities and of cGMP and safety standards applicable to a pharmaceutical industry, with the ability to solve complex problems
• Fluency in  English
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.

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