C&i Technician

We are looking for a Control and Instrument Maintenance Technician for a pharmaceutical client based in Northumberland. There is a starting salary of £37,000 with a £4,000 shift allowance.
**The Role**
- Carry out diagnosis and correction of instrumentation, electronic and control issues relating to both process and facilities equipment located on site
- Carry out calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems
- Accountable for Maintaining and documenting maintenance work and improving maintenance procedures in compliance with GMP
- Manage critical spare parts ensuring availability of operationally good components and cost-effective supply
- Support in the compilation and completion of Validation of New and changes to existing equipment
- Participates in risk assessments as required

**Required Experience**
- Served a recognized apprenticeship in Control and Instrument Engineering and have attained an HNC or equivalent in Control and Instrument Engineering or similar
- Calibration of Instrumentation
- PLC / SCADA Controls
- DSEAR / Atex
- GMP / Pharmaceutical / Chemical Manufacture (preferred)
- Have the required competencies to assemble, install, carry out preventative maintenance, repair, diagnose faults and remove and replace, and dissemble instrumentation and control systems and their associated system components
- Understand which tools and equipment to use, and when, and will follow relevant training, methods and techniques and quality control and safety procedures for their use.
- Understand the types of defects and testing anomalies that can occur, how to identify them, and what action to take.
- Be able to read and interpret relevant engineering drawings, related specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals, and to follow work instructions and relevant plans and schedules.
- Understand the preparation and reinstatement requirements in respect of the work area, materials and equipment, and the possible consequences of incorrect actions in these areas.
- Understand the relevant legislative, regulatory, and local requirements or procedures and safe working practices, including their responsibilities with regards to reporting lines and procedures.