Maintenance Tech II

Key Responsibilities

• Performs installation, maintenance, and repairs of process manufacturing equipment.
• Provides general maintenance support including HVAC equipment (boilers, air handling units, purified water system, air compressors, product storage), welding, fabricating, construction, and light electrical installations.
• Must exhibit proficiency with the Building Management System and its controls.
• Perform monitoring of all EMS/BMS systems to ensure facilities, equipment and environmental systems are within specified ranges and operating systems are functioning properly.
• Independently locates and diagnoses failure, replaces defective components and performs basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals and verbal and/or written instructions.
• Uses a variety of hand, power and test tools and equipment.
• Coordinates maintenance on critical systems/equipment with supervisor.
• Creates or revises standard operating procedures, and maintenance job plans.
• Complies with all safety regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Is required to respond to emergency notifications via phone.
• Maintain a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOPs and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate records, always keeping equipment and systems cGMP compliant using Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Performs multi-shift work as required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Possesses an electrical acumen including understanding electrical single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, controls schematics and equipment specifications.
• Possesses a mechanical and electrical acumen including HVAC, Purified Water system, facilities utilities, P&IDs, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Observes deviations from systems specifications and works with Facilities staff to correct or resolve these discrepancies.
• Ability to obtain gowning certification for Grade B environment.
• Ability to obtain certification for respiratory protection program.
• Ability to operate Main switchgears up to 35kV or similar.
• Control automation and PLC experience.
• EPA Universal CFC Certification.
• Ability to read blueprints, control drawings and logic controls.
• Ability to install relays and run wiring, conduits, and any light electrical work.
• Ability to use temperature and relative humidity meters, data loggers, electrical volt and amp meters.
• Self-starter with superior analysis and problem solving skills ranging from simple to complex situations.
• Be forward thinking with the ability to work with system & technical metrics, identify variances & deficiencies while improving maintenance program and performance.
• Be proficient in MS Office suite.
• Demonstrates proficiency in current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Possess good communications skills to explain information and influence others to secure successful implementation of Facilities and Engineering programs and directives as assigned.
• Must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate dependability and timeliness.
• Willingness to put internal customer needs first.
• Have a high energy level and a positive outlook coupled with the requisite can do attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to achieve personal and organizational goals and overcome obstacles.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma with at least 5 years of experience of maintenance experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical company with direct experience with GMP facility operation.
• AAS degree with at least 4 years of maintenance experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical company with direct experience with GMP facility operation preferred.
• Exposure to operations involving engineering disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Civil, Structural, Environmental, and Industrial.
• Able to prioritize multiple task/priorities and the ability to work under specific time constraints are required.
• Demonstrated understanding of systems needed to manage a GMP facility such as: HVAC, electrical, process systems, plumbing/piping, general maintenance, pest management, both interior and exterior.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull 75 lb. of equipment or supplies.
• Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, climb, and or reach for 75% of a shift.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
• Business travel may be required.