Instrument and Calibration Technician

We are looking for a Calibration and Instrumentation Technician to work on a busy site in Ware.
Job Purpose​
Provide calibration and testing service for EMCOR on a client site. To ensure that all aspects of the calibration works and records operate effectively from initial request, through specification, to carrying out the work.
Principal Accountabilities
Works as part of a team and is responsible for the installation, maintenance and calibration of instrumentation systems on the site.
Provision of maintenance and repair service for pneumatic and electronic instruments and advice on maintenance routines.
Provision of an installation and commissioning service on new equipment and modify existing equipment.
Advise users on correct operation and use of instruments and process control systems.
Responsible for correct implementation of routine maintenance procedures.
Can suggest modifications of instruments, systems or work methods to the calibration manager.
Identify improvements to systems and processes, working with HPA staff to implement changes.
Develop scopes and detailed specifications to meet identified calibration requirements.
Oversee implementation of calibration activities, taking account of the impact on establishment operation and safety
Willing to work in secure and sensitive environment on an exclusively manned site.
Identify improvements to documentation and data handling systems and processes, working with the calibration manager to implement changes.
Manage the Calibration Document Library on a day-to-day basis, including document retrieval, withdrawal and returns
Maintain an effective filing system and develop reports to effectively measure and keep track of progress monitoring performance and routine activities of all tasked projects and investigations. Ensure KPI and monthly reports are completed.
Input data from calibration documentation in the Maximo CMMS in a timely manner
Implement and maintain cGMP compliant documentation systems for production area.
Maintain and update calibration procedures ensuring all updates are logged.
Manage and produce Change controls for EMCOR calibration team.
Log deviations on HPA non-conformance systems
Ensure that equipment is sent off site for calibration in a timely manner
Audit calibration team to ensure compliance with current standard
Ensure the calibration departments compliance to regulatory commitments of the HPA client
Attend regular daily scheduled reporting meetings with the Calibration Manager to identify improvements to systems and processes, working with HPA staff to implement changes.
Identify calibration sub-contractors, and liaise with them with respect to specifications, quotations, method statements, work programmes, and safety
Rigidly follow all Health and Safety rules and good safety practices.
Be able to communicate effectively and have flexible approach to work patterns.
Daily liaison with helpdesk administration to ensure calibration reactive & planned work orders are completed & returned within specified SLA’s and KPI’s.
In conjunction with the Quality Manager maintain the training matrix to ensure all staff are fully qualified for their respective tasks.
Must be willing to undertake company standard internal training workshops and work to GMP (Good Manufacturing practice), if applicable.
Respond to requests made via the “Help Desk”
Carry out task related “Risk Assessments” and maintain the records
Liaise with the help desk administrators regarding organising any out of hours or weekend working including the control of sub contractors & ensuring both site security & the client are aware of any out of hour’s works.
Person Specification
* Time served apprenticeship or qualification to ONC Level or equivalent in either refrigeration, Electrical or Mechanical discipline
* Substantial operational and technical experience with demonstrated potential.
* Technical expertise, qualifications or apprenticeship in a craft skill or engineering discipline would be an important pre-requisite of the role.
* Ability to liaise and supervise contractors
* To be conversant with general Safety, Health and Environmental legislation and in particular the “PUWER regulations” and risk assessments
* Proven and extensive experience within a similar role.
* Substantial operational and technical experience with demonstrated potential.
* Preparation and operation of planned maintenance
* Ability to liaise and supervise contractors
* Knowledge of key operational procedures e.g. time sheets, planned maintenance systems, Quality and Health & Safety.
* Experience of positively dealing with the resolution of customer problems within specific contracts.
* Demonstrated ‘hands-on’ technical expertise in a number of key operational areas.
* Demonstrable skills in dealing and working closely with internal and external customers and suppliers on complex and interrelated issues on an ongoing basis
* Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare or processing industry and working within a GMP environment would be an advantage.
* Be able to communicate effectively and have flexible approach to work patterns.
* Knowledge of Word & Excel spreadsheets and their implementation with overall good IT skills
* High level of interpersonal, presentation and customer relationship skills.
* Must be able to demonstrate leadership qualities with good Influencing skills
* Ability to sustain effective relationships
* Ability to plan and organise with drive and determination
Other factors:
* Requires participation in an on-call roster. The frequency of this rota may change with reasonable notice being given to the employee
* To work reasonable overtime as and when required with a flexible approach to working hours
* Smart, presentable appearance
* Personable and approachable
* Literate and numerate
* Flexible and adaptable
* A team player with the ability to work from their own initiative
* Willingness to learn new skills and embrace procedures