Process Operator Environment
Building your career at Astellas continues to offer inspiring challenges and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It is a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
Reporting to the Environmental Operations Team Leader, the Process Operator Environment will take responsibility for the execution of assigned duties in line with site operational, safety and environmental standards, policies & procedures. Look to maintain compliance of the above function with internal and external regulatory, legislative, and statutory requirements. Be able to take direction from the Production Team Leader (Env) in the execution of duties assigned as part of the role. Support the delivery of the function’s objectives in support of the overall site Goals & Strategic Objectives, this also includes support of projects in the area. Provide support the Production Team Leader (Env) in the provision of operational expertise in all areas relating to the role. And actively participate in the sites Operational Excellence Programme and to fully contribute to its application in the Environmental Operations area.
About This Job
- Ensure compliance of manufacturing operations with relevant regulations and standards associated with cGMP including data integrity, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Health & Safety Legislation and Environmental Legislation.
- Timely and comprehensive reporting of all hazardous occurrences, incidents, deviations & abnormal occurrences.
- Ensure compliance of environmental & utility operations with all site standards, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure that the equipment and systems in the environmental & utility area are operated to optimum efficiency.
- Operate and closely monitor the operations of this equipment in accordance with relevant procedures.
- Carry out the required monitoring and operation on the site’s Purified Water plants in accordance with site procedures and regulatory requirements. This equipment (as above) and the relevant systems should be operated in such a way as to provide the optimum support to production plant activities.
- Carry out testing on environmental samples (as relevant) in accordance with site procedures and IPPCL requirements.
- Take and prepare samples for delivery to assigned offsite laboratory.
- Take and prepare samples as required for relevant external bodies.
- Transfer waste solvents from site storage facilities to road tankers in line with the required procedures.
- Promptly respond to system generated alarms and follow up on the required actions to minimise any potential impacts on system availability or associated operations.
- Support and actively contribute to Root Cause Analysis investigations in relation to the role and as directed by the Production Team Leader (Env).
- Ensure that all work areas are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
- Actively participate in training programmes and initiatives as directed by the Production Team Leader (Env).
- Carry out minor repairs to equipment where possible and as authorised.
- Participate in the preparation, periodic review and update of Environmental/Utility SOPs or related documentation as directed by the Production Team Leader (Env).
- Complete assigned LMS training items in line with target completion dates.
- Participate in site projects e.g., HAZOP reviews, as directed by the Production Team Leader (Env).
- Perform the required duties of other operational areas (provided you are trained to do so) assigned to such as Warehouse & Materials Management and Production.
- Put forward ideas for improvements in efficiencies, operations, and procedures to the Team Leader.
- Other issues as directed by the Production Team Leader (Env) and /or Senior Environmental Operator.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a similar role or possess transferable skills related to the role.
- This position is based in Environmental Operations department Dublin and will require on-site work circa 40hrs per week. In addition, the candidate must be willing to work additional hours and/or travel as required by the business. Shift work may be required in the future depending on site demands.
- The position involves working directly with the environmental operations team and in close collaboration with EHS and other site functions connected with the assigned duties.
At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.
Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.