Michael FitzgeraldDrimanure, Connolly, Co. Clare

Phone +353 87 6104374Email: michaelfitzgerald993@gmail.com

LinkedIn https://ie.linkedin.com/in/michael-fitzgerald-b0274454

PROFILE A highly experienced Electrical / Instrumentation Technician in Roche Ireland which is a regulated pharmaceutical Environment (cGMP). I have experience also in other multinational companies in international settings. I am proven team leader, of a skilled craft team. In the capacity as E/I & Facilities Team leader I supported and carried out key roles in maintenance and reliability engineering. I am a hardworking, conscientious team player with excellent communication skills. A competent problem solver, with proficient issue resolution skills, I am now seeking to build on my existing skills in an environment where I can further develop my career.

KEY SKILLSSiemens PCS7, Rosemount DCS, GE Fanuc PLC, SAP & Compucal Calibration Management, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Explorer, A3 Problem solving, Opex tools, Six Sigma and Kaizen

CAREER HISTORYElectrical / Instrumentation Team Leader2016- Current

. Lead maintenance and co-ordination of all electrical / instrumentation systems site wide. Problem prevention through the use of root cause analysis techniques to prevent re-

occurrence. Implement E&I improvements through the site change management system. Planning and ensuring implementation of all E&I activities on site including PM/CAL

schedule, changeovers and scheduled shutdowns. Ensure resources are allocated according to site priorities

Manage attendance/vacation scheduling and absence. Lead the team to drive improvement initiatives.Managing group KPIs to ensure highest standards of performance and compliance.Lead, facilitate, and contribute to the team in problem solving and troubleshooting.

Clarifying expectations in relation to performance and provideregular feedback

Utilize OPEX tools such as Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies. Continuous improvement as a member of the group, involved in the pursuit of lean

systems Ensure the team complies with regulatory and safety standards.FDA, HSA, IMB, IPC

License, CGMP.Effectively communicate with team and individuals (team briefs, safety alerts etc.).

Ensure all Training and skills development is compliant. Implement training as required Design and upgrade of maintenance /calibration workshops.

Senior Electrical Instrumentation Technician, Roche Ireland Ltd. 2011 - 2016

Process instrumentation calibration and maintenance using SAP calibration management system.

Training and selection of all process instrumentation on site to ensure compliance with IPC licensing and with regulatory bodies FDA, HSA,

Compliance with quality and customer quality requirements. Involved in implementation of 5S program at maintenance and E&I calibration

workshops. Improved reliability of process control systems using A3 problem solving

Facilities Maintenance Team Leader, Roche Ireland Ltd. 2006-2011

Responsibility for maintenance and co-ordination of all electrical and instrumentation site wide and all mechanical maintenance systems in facilities

Including boiler systems, HVAC, nitrogen generation, energy monitoring, de-ionized water supply, compressed air supply and waste treatment.

Member of the energy awareness team on site which has achieved the IS 393 quality accreditation. 

Member of continuous improvement group involved in the pursuit of lean systems through the use of operational excellence tools such as Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies. 

Use of root cause analysis techniques so as to prevent re-occurrence of problems. Ongoing facilities improvements through the site change management system resulting

in site savings in water usage, nitrogen generation, air generation and cooling water supply pressures. 

Planning all maintenance activities on site including PM/CAL schedule, changeovers and scheduled shutdownsSet high standards of performance and ensure compliance facilitate the team in problem solving and troubleshooting.Ensure the team complies with regulatory and safety standards.Effectively communicate with team and individuals (team briefs, safety alerts etc.).Ensure resources are allocated according to site prioritiesManage attendance/vacation scheduling and absence.

Lead the team to drive improvement initiatives

Management of individual craft development.

Clarifying expectations in relation to performance and provideregular feedback.

Electrical Design Small Projects, Roche Ireland Ltd. 1998 – 2002

Responsibility for design of small to medium sized electrical projects on site.

Client engineer electrical projects.

Detailing client design requirements for each and achieving sign off from various stake holders including maintenance and production personnel.Smaller global projects included lighting upgrades in area, VSD’s installed as energy saving on water pumps and waste stream upgrade

Maintenance E/I Technician, Roche Ireland Ltd. 1996 - 1998

Maintenance and repair of on-site electrical / Instrument systems and associated controls. Working as part of a self managed production team on a mixture of day and four cycle shift rotas.

E/I Technician, O’Keeffe Electrical, Ennis Co. Clare1987 – 1996

Installation, loop testing, calibration and commissioning to design specification of various E&I project installations at Roche Ireland Ltd.

Electrician, M.F. Kent Electrical / Instrumentation contractors. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.1986 – 1987

Working on the electrical / instrumentation installation of an extension to the Dupont De Nemours plastics production plant in Luxembourg.

Electrician, M.F. Kent Electrical / Instrumentation contractors. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.1985-1986

Working on electrical / instrument installation of the Flexicoker project at the Esso Oil Refinery in Rotterdam, Holland.

Apprentice Electrician, O’Keeffe Electrical, Ennis, Co. Clare1981 – 1985 EDUCATION & TRAININGLimerick Institute Of Technology ( LIT):

Industrial Measurement & Control Technician 275 certificates.

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT):

Electrical senior trade / City & Guilds electrical qualifications.

INTERESTSInterested in sports, car maintenance / restoration, local history.

References available on request

Sean McMahon. Maintenance Manager Roche Ireland Ltd.Billy O’Shea. MSAT Director Roche Ireland Ltd.