Lead Maintenance Technician

This position serves as a technical resource within the maintenance organization and is expected to independently diagnose complex equipment issues, support continuous improvement initiatives, and assist in maintaining site operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & Controls Maintenance

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, production equipment, and facility support systems
• Diagnose and correct electrical, instrumentation, and controls failures to minimize downtime
• Support operation and maintenance of: Motor controls and VFDs, Instrumentation and calibration systems, Electrical distribution systems, Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Read and interpret: Electrical schematics, P&IDs, Technical manuals, Wiring diagrams and blueprints

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and on time within SAP CMMS
• Identify recurring failures and recommend corrective actions or reliability improvements
• Support troubleshooting during equipment startups, shutdowns, and process interruptions

GMP Compliance & Documentation

• Perform all maintenance activities in compliance with GMP, safety, and environmental requirements
• Ensure accurate and complete maintenance documentation, including: Work orders, Equipment logs, Maintenance forms
• Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in inspection-ready condition

Continuous Improvement & Technical Support

• Participate in root cause investigations and equipment reliability initiatives
• Recommend process and equipment improvements to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency
• Assist in training and mentoring junior maintenance technicians
• Support implementation of new equipment, upgrades, and automation improvements

Safety

• Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and safe work practices
• Actively support site safety initiatives and identify unsafe conditions
• Utilize appropriate PPE and comply with all site environmental, health, and safety procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certification preferred
• Minimum 4 years of industrial electrical maintenance, experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong troubleshooting experience with: Allen Bradley PLC systems, Industrial instrumentation, AC/DC motors and drives, Electrical distribution systems
• Experience using CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
• Proficient with Windows-based computer systems and maintenance software
• Proficient with Building Management Systems (BMS) and computerized maintenance management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex mechanical and electrical systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing (pharmaceutical, biotech, food, or chemical), preferred
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies, preferred
• Experience with calibration systems and process instrumentation, preferred
• Experience with welding, mechanical systems, high pressure gas systems and basic PLC skills, preferred
• Journeyman Electrical License preferred
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards
• Understanding of electrical installation & construction, AC/DC motor drives, gearboxes, hydraulics & pneumatics systems, preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic capability
• Experience with high voltage electrical distribution and systems
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Mechanical aptitude including basic machining, welding, hydraulics, and pneumatics preferred
• Ability to support off-shift, weekend, holiday, and emergency response work as required

Working Conditions

Manufacturing and industrial environment with exposure to:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Moving mechanical equipment
• Electrical hazards
• Noise variations
• Temperature variations
• Chemicals and industrial utilities
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and lift maintenance tools and equipment as required