• Job Description

  Req#: 388579

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  Containment and Ventilation Engineer

  GSK are recruiting for a Containment and Ventilation Engineer based at their site in Montrose.

  There is a renewed focus in the containment and ventilation area so not only is this role more visible but there is plenty of scope for creative and innovative ways to drive improvements. An exciting role that will blend technical expertise with matrix management of 3rd parties supporting the role.

  Job Purpose

  The role has a particular emphasis on containment and ventilation systems, working within Engineering to continually improve plant, equipment and maintenance techniques.

  Implementation of optimal standard practice techniques and exploiting new engineering technologies.

  Development, review, update and implementation of relevant Engineering standards (GES’s, LSOP’s) and regulatory standards.

  Delivery of Containment Engineering and HVAC inspection services to support the site’s strategic role as a global supplier. Prioritising and planning own activities to achieve a 100% adherence to schedule metric for Containment and HVAC inspection.

  In this role you will…

  • Ensure all relevant systems are compliant to current regulatory standards with the authority to make critical usage decisions and communicate non-compliances to stakeholders.
  • Provide a problem-solving / troubleshooting service for everyday operation of the various containment and HVAC systems on the Montrose site. Carry out failure investigation and recommend improvements in design or maintenance activities.
  • Manage third party service providers during major shutdown maintenance, room validations, site surveys and routine testing / maintenance.
  • Provide onsite capability to identify and propose improvements in existing systems to suit new or changing process requirements, ensuring that changes to plant are made via appropriate change control procedures. This also includes delivery of Plant Modifications in the fields of containment and HVAC.
  • Ensure compliance with Company standards relating to statutory, health and safety, COSHH, quality and regulatory obligations.
  • Create routine reports regarding observations and proposals for improving the maintenance and performance of ventilation systems.
  • Ensure all documentation associated with the containment and HVAC systems on site are correct, controlled and archived to a suitable standard to meet our legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Carry out data gathering and analysis of filters and consumables on site considering their rating and stock levels making sure that all the data is accurate and available.
  • Co-ordinate with planners and building owners to ensure that all the maintenance activities are completed in a timely manner, balancing workload and plant availability.
  • Conduct and participate in Engineering audits and self-inspections.

  Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 11th February 2024

  Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.
  When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

  Why you?

  Basic Qualifications

  We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

  • Sound general engineering background
  • Fundamental knowledge and understanding of containment and ventilation systems design principles and testing requirements
  • Ability to maintain compile data and reports
  • Strong communication and influencing skills

  Preferred Qualifications

  If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

  • HND or Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject
  • Operating knowledge of containment and HVAC testing and monitoring equipment

  Why Us?

  GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

  Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class*(*US only).

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• About the company

  GlaxoSmithKline plc is a British multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Brentford, England.

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