Maintenance Technician

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.

• Ensure the maintenance, service, repair and troubleshoot of all equipment and installations (mechanical) on site is performed as per Standard Operating Procedures, Maintenance Work Instructions or engineering best practices;
• Participate in risk assessment of work permits and control of their appropriate execution;
• Actively participate in the implementation of continuous improvement initiative and lean tools within the area;
• Participate in the Quality Assurance and HSE programs, guaranteeing the timely implementation of corrective actions;
• Ensure the correct completion of all required documentation, paper or system based, associated with own and area work;
• Ensure proper tidiness and cleanliness of the maintained equipment and area as well as of his/her working area;
• Collaborate in the analysis / investigation of irregularities;
• Follow established procedures and processes, with the ability to interpret instructions, drawings and equipment technical documentation;
• Participate in programs and initiatives required to ensure plant cleanliness;
• Undertake any additional tasks commensurate with the role as and when required.

• Full secondary school qualifications or equivalent and vocational qualification;
• Experience of working in a manufacturing maintenance environment on Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Food Industry;
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
• Ability to write routine reports and communications and speak effectively before groups of customers, official entities, and peers;
• Knowledge of SAP PM software;
• Computer literate;
• Clear and open communication skills (written and verbal).

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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