Job Description

The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support to B160 Operations areas (sterile supply, weigh/dispense, media, stabilizer/prep, Drug substance, filling, capping/inspection, clean utilities etc.) located in aseptic and clean room environments. Works within a team to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities. Completes complex maintenance tasks, resolves deviations and evaluates equipment performance. Follows proper procedures for maintaining production equipment in a clean room environment. Responsible for written documentation of activities. Actively supports, participates and embraces an empowered team culture including significant interaction with Production, Technical Operations, Quality and other support groups.

This position will be for second shift (1:30 PM - 10 PM or 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM)

Key Responsibilities:

• Must have knowledge installing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical related equipment throughout a Manufacturing environment to include:

• GMP production related equipment (e.g. Autoclaves, Fillers, Lyophilizers, Cappers and Automated Inspection Machines, Isolators.)

• The ability to satisfactorily perform all types of industrial mechanical work as assigned.

• Anticipates and solves complex production, maintenance, and operational problems, including off-shift and after hours support.

• Strong sponsor for the problem solving efforts and solutions offered by other shifts and teams

Must be flexible to perform all the following functions and other tasks, as needed:

• Routine maintenance tasks including but not limited to diaphragm replacement, equipment lubrication, filter changes, rotating equipment inspection, and adjustments to process equipment as needed.

• Installation, testing, adjustment, maintenance, repair, calibration and troubleshooting of complex automated process equipment.

• Work compliance systems for maintaining PM program and assessing equipment – SAP, ProCal, DeltaV, Pi. Could include approving calibrations, adding new equipment, completing work orders.

• Order and maintain spare parts for assigned process equipment, and place in MRO system

• Interface with other departments, contractors and disciplines on scheduling repairs and maintenance of equipment/utility systems.

• Assist with execution of calibration, automation, validation and additional testing, as required

• Work within a team to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities. Completes preventative maintenance and calibration work orders, resolves deviations and evaluates equipment performance for efficient operation.

• Perform other tasks as requested by site management and Leads to meet the requirements and goals for execution against site strategy for growing business operations.

• Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures.

• Compliance with current good manufacturing procedures(cGMP), safety and environmental requirements/regulations/guidelines.

• Effective communication both written and oral.

• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level.

• Provide clear consistent communication from shift to shift

• Walking, bending, crawling, and stooping is required.

• Required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, safety harnesses, etc.

• Position requires clean room gowning during performance of job duties.

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

• Proficient in the use of general hand and power tools, instruments and testing apparatus commonly used in maintenance and instrumentation.

• Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.

• Routine shift will be second shift. May be required to have flexible work hours for coverage and business demands and needs.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Preferable: Technical School Diploma or Associate Degree associate

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of plant maintenance experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical troubleshooting experience)

• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations.

• Willing and able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level. Walking, bending, crawling and stooping are required.

• Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

• Good communication skills and documentation

• Available for overtime when needed.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Associate Degree in Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation

• Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment

• Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with automated process equipment in the biopharmaceutical field

• Experience with GMP compliant calibration and/or maintenance database systems.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

Cleaning supplies

Job Posting End Date:

01/18/2025

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Requisition ID: R328595