Control Room Operator

Piramal Pharma Ltd•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

Position will be responsible for control and monitoring of the manufacturing systems at the Bethlehem site to synthesize and purify inhalation anesthetic agents.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Follows operating procedures, rules and instructions to work in a safe fashion; is familiar with and understands all relevant procedures - Participates in 5S and SFTI in the Manufacturing department - Assists in troubleshooting automation and operational issues - Enter SAP data real-time on all production processes - Submit work orders and coordinates work with Maintenance - Report alarms and take appropriate action - Achieve manufacturing schedule and production goals - Responsible for producing manufacturing batch records that are completed and accurate utilizing both electronic and manually recorded data - Ensure manufacturing area and control systems are audit ready at all times with up to date documentation and a clean and organized environment - Cooperates with management and colleagues on site to provide a safe and healthy working environment - Reports all personal injuries, near misses, and accidents, however minor, to their supervisor and reports each in WSO - Understands and performs work activities in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) (21 CFR 210 & 211) in all areas of business where the cGMPs apply. - Runs reactors, distillation columns, filters, and molecular sieves - Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions. - Operates and controls electric motors, pumps and valves to regulate flow of chemicals. - Handles highly hazardous chemicals in drums, totes, trucks, cylinders, or bulk tanks - Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls (when directed) to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment. - Takes samples and submits to Quality Control for analysis - Adjusts the pH of discharged water as required - Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustments or lubrication. - Records operations and maintenance actions taken on production records. - Sweeps, mops, dusts, polishes, waxes, paints, etc. as needed in accordance with the housekeeping schedule, and documents all cleaning accordingly - Operates forklift and pallet jack - Assists other functional departments when needed including: Maintenance, Packaging, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality Control, etc. - Performs other duties as requested by the Shift Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent; and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to wear face mask respirator and required personal protection equipment.
Positive attitude with a strong desire for continuous learning.
The ability to plan his/her own activities for safe and reliable plant operations.
Good troubleshooting skills.
Mechanical aptitude and the demonstrated ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Follows operating procedures, rules and instructions to work in a safe fashion; is familiar with and understands all relevant procedures
Participates in 5S and SFTI in the Manufacturing department
Assists in troubleshooting automation and operational issues
Enter SAP data real-time on all production processes
Submit work orders and coordinates work with Maintenance
Report alarms and take appropriate action
Achieve manufacturing schedule and production goals
Responsible for producing manufacturing batch records that are completed and accurate utilizing both electronic and manually recorded data
Ensure manufacturing area and control systems are audit ready at all times with up to date documentation and a clean and organized environment
Cooperates with management and colleagues on site to provide a safe and healthy working environment
Reports all personal injuries, near misses, and accidents, however minor, to their supervisor and reports each in WSO
Understands and performs work activities in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) (21 CFR 210 & 211) in all areas of business where the cGMPs apply.
Runs reactors, distillation columns, filters, and molecular sieves
Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
Operates and controls electric motors, pumps and valves to regulate flow of chemicals.
Handles highly hazardous chemicals in drums, totes, trucks, cylinders, or bulk tanks
Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls (when directed) to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment.
Takes samples and submits to Quality Control for analysis
Adjusts the pH of discharged water as required
Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustments or lubrication.
Records operations and maintenance actions taken on production records.
Sweeps, mops, dusts, polishes, waxes, paints, etc. as needed in accordance with the housekeeping schedule, and documents all cleaning accordingly
Operates forklift and pallet jack
Assists other functional departments when needed including: Maintenance, Packaging, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality Control, etc.
Performs other duties as requested by the Shift Supervisor.