Specialist, Instrumentation Specialist (Standalone/Process Support Equipment)
Bristol Myers Squibb
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Position Summary
The Instrumentation Specialist / Technician is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of maintenance activities across the BMS site at Cruiserath. The role performs calibration activities on instruments in GMP and non-GMP areas and supporting equipment to ensure regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted product supply.
The Instrumentation Specialist works collaboratively with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Planning and External Vendors to support Operational Excellence, Equipment Reliability, and Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
The role will involve managing and executing calibration, testing, and maintenance of instrumentation systems, such as temperature probes, pH/conductivity sensors, pressure transmitters, etc. to support reliable and compliant operations.
The position is also responsible for supporting vendor calibration and Preventive Maintenance (PM) programmes across the BMS site, ensuring activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and site requirements. Key responsibilities include overseeing Risk Assessments, Method Statements, e-Permits, and Safe Plan of Actions (SPOAs), while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring full compliance with CMMS processes and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
Perform all work in accordance with EHS requirements, GMP requirements, and site procedures.
Adhere to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), permit-to-work, confined space, working at height, and other site safety programmes.
Maintain audit-ready standards within assigned work areas.
Ensure all maintenance activities are executed in compliance with approved procedures and Good Documentation Practices.
Maintenance Execution and Support
Execute calibrations on a wide range of instruments in BMS state of the art Manufacturing Facility (MPCC), Warehouse, GMP and non-GMP Labs.
Perform troubleshooting and fault diagnosis on instrumentation across the site.
Respond to equipment failures and support restoration of equipment to service in a timely manner.
Asset Reliability
Identify and escalate equipment reliability concerns and recurring failures.
Record maintenance interventions, failure information, and asset history accurately within BMS CMMS system.
Support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
Contribute to reliability improvement programmes and asset lifecycle initiatives.
Work Management
Complete assigned work orders safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
Complete maintenance documentation accurately and contemporaneously, ensuring records are clear, compliant, and audit ready.
Participate in team planning and scheduling of daily and weekly activities.
Coordinate effectively with planners, engineers, production personnel and vendors.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve instrumentation and calibration reliability.
Assist with development and improvement of SOPs, procedures and job plans.
Teamwork & Communication
Participate and contribute to the effective communications within the Standalone Team and across the wider site Maintenance Team.
Collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Equipment owners and External Vendors.
Share technical knowledge and support training of colleagues where appropriate.
Promote a positive safety and compliance culture within the maintenance organisation.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Level 6 qualification in Instrumentation, Calibration or related Engineering discipline, or 5+ years of directly relevant GMP maintenance or engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment demonstrating equivalent technical competency.
Trade qualification and/or relevant technical certification desirable.
Additional GMP or regulated-industry certifications considered advantageous.
Required Experience
Experience in instrumentation, calibration, maintenance, reliability, or engineering.
Experience within biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, food, beverage or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience using CMMS systems such as Maximo, SAP PM or equivalent preferred.
Core Competencies
Technical
Instrumentation and calibration fundamentals.
Equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
GMP and regulatory compliance awareness.
Computerised maintenance management systems.
Behavioural
Strong safety mindset.
Attention to detail.
Problem-solving capability.
Effective communication skills.
Team collaboration.
Personal accountability.
Adaptability and continuous learning.
Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
Working Conditions
Day role primarily focussed on performing instrumentation calibrations to support all required GMP and non-GMP activities.
Work required in cleanroom, warehouse, manufacturing and laboratory areas.
Success Measures
Safety performance.
GMP compliance and audit readiness.
Instrumentation, PM and calibration schedule adherence.
Work order completion quality and timeliness.
Equipment uptime and reliability improvements.
Data accuracy within CMMS.
Participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
Training compliance and technical competency development.
Why you should apply
You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance and on-site gym
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We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
How We Work
Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
For roles based in Los Angeles County only: If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
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