Job Description

Req #1450

Friday, February 16, 2024

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

BIOVECTRA Inc. has an immediate opening for a Senior Controls & Instrumentation Technician. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Windsor, NS.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing and maintaining calibration program in a qualified state.
• Lead the calibration maintenance program ensuring minimal plant downtime.
• Lead calibration and instrument non conformances, risk assessments and RCA\xe2\x80\x99s.
• Aide in planning and scheduling of calibration and instrument activities.
• Continuous Improvement of PM and PDM programs and RCM.
• Assist Automation Specialist with instrumentation & controls issues & projects.
• Installing and maintaining instrumentation/electrical equipment.
• Troubleshooting process control system.
• Assisting in programing PLC to correct system issues.
• Assisting in troubleshooting and correcting operational/maintenance issues.
• Maintaining IO, motor lists and any other documentation as required for efficient system operation.
• Assisting in pricing equipment and consumables for capital equipment.
• Assigning and scheduling maintenance operations including tracking work orders, maintaining spare parts inventory, and maintaining calibration and maintenance history of plant equipment. using Blue Mountain software. Including review and verification of good documentation practices on work orders.
• Additional duties assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor\xe2\x80\x99s request.

The successful candidate would have the following:

• Trade certification as a red seal instrumentation technician, or an engineering degree in instrumentation
• Five years experience in an industrial environment as a controls and instrumentation technician
• Strong PLC programming skills
• Experience in a GMP or pharmaceutical industry would be an asset

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d button

Closing Date: March 1, 2024

Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply! We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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