Engineering Technician - NC-Clayton, United States - GRIFOLS, S.A.

Description

Do you want to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to improve the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company which, since its foundation in Barcelona in 1909, has been working to improve the health and well-being of people all over the world. Our four divisions - Bioscience, Diagnostic, Hospital and Bio Supplies - develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 100 countries and regions.

Summary:

The Engineering Technician – Instrumentation Utilities Maintenance is the subject matter expert responsible for maintaining and performing independent troubleshooting of plant instrumentation and control systems. The Engineering Technician works with the Instrumentation Supervisor to meet the goals of the Utilities department in various tasks including planning, organization, and execution of Instrumentation job assignments to meet the customer needs throughout the Clayton site.

Primary responsibilities:

• Possess and demonstrate a high level of working knowledge and aptitude with thermodynamics, compressed gases, pumps, valves, programmable logic controllers, human machine interfaces, robotics, variable frequency drives, digital control systems (Delta V, ABB, Andover)
• Capable of software program parameter and logic states review to facilitate troubleshooting and remediation
• Calibrate various types of process equipment and control elements to include: electronic, pneumatic, temperature, pressure, level, flow, analytical devices, NIST Standards
• Work independently and as a Team Leader to troubleshoot and provide sound technical and engineering solutions for complex equipment, process and control issues
• Locate/identify replacement parts, coordinate multiple and interdisciplinary work requests, and investigate equipment repair history using the CMMS
• Provide detailed documentation of all calibration, troubleshooting, and repair activities, and use a CMMS to document work activity
• Issue/complete job hazard analysis/safe work permits (hot work, excavating, confined space, hazardous atmosphere, etc.)
• Adhere to cGMP, Safety and Environmental requirements
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, job plans and/or equipment manuals to perform work
• Responsible for maintaining training curriculum requirements.
• Willing to initiate and drive system change as needed for robustness of systems. Able to specify new field equipment that follows plant standards for material clearance and ease of maintenance
• Assist with modification, installation and startup of new and existing instrumentation, process control systems and equipment
• Develop and administer qualification requirements
• Train and mentor other technicians
• Assume role of Lead Technician and Supervisor Designate when requested
• Weekly and as needed updates on important projects and problems with Instrumentation Supervisor

Additional responsibilities:

• Communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form
• Perform as a team leader
• Build positive working relationships with cross-functional teams across multiple business units
• Use communication skills to effectively resolve problems with technical personnel including department managers, supervisors, and outside technical support
• Understands how Utilities equipment functions in process applications
• Responsible for training of other technicians
• Develop electronic data sheets
• Read, interpret, and apply information from files, drawings, catalogs, reports, and manuals
• Demonstrate strong mathematical skills with the ability to apply this knowledge to the various tasks assigned.
• Understand current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
• Understand industrial plant safety and environment requirements
• Knowledge and training as required by OSHA on applicable safe work practices and process safety management
• Experience with multiple maintenance crafts (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, HVAC); with the ability to apply this knowledge to the complete, timely, technically correct, cost-effective calibration and troubleshooting activities
• Understand technical documentation, i.e. piping and instrument diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, electrical schematics, precision machine part drawing, programmable ladder logic, mechanical assembly, software function documents, sequence of operations, OEM information
• Complete required Instrumentation Qualifications

Requirements:

Instrumentation Technician 3

• Associates degree in a relevant technical field
• 6 years relevant experience

Engineering Technician - Instrumentation

• Associates degree in a relevant technical field
• 8 years relevant experience
• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 2 years of experience.

Occupational demands:

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment or warehouse with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam. Exposure to extreme cold below 32* and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100*. Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders. Walks on uneven ground. Personal protective equipment required such as; protective eyewear, chemical suits, safety shoes and/or rubber footwear, gloves, hearing protection and a respirator. Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs. Work is performed standing, walking, bending and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day. Frequent foot movements. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Frequent hand movements with simple grasping of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs a wide range of complex tasks. Adheres to a work schedule to meet production standards.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton

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