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Technician II, Utility Command Center

Moderna

Norwood, MAOnsitePosted 1 day ago$53,500.00 - $85,600.00
Full TimeEntry LevelOperations & Supply ChainBiotechnology
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Summary

This individual contributor role is a critical part of Moderna's campus operations, serving as a central coordination point for the monitoring, operation, and support of utility and facility systems. You will use Building Management Systems and other facility monitoring technologies to identify, investigate, troubleshoot, and escalate events that could affect manufacturing, laboratory, and support environments.

Job description

Here's What You'll Do

  • Monitor and operate Global Command Center systems, including Building Management Systems (BMS) and other facility monitoring platforms supporting critical utility operations.
  • Respond to, investigate, and coordinate alarm events using BMS, Insight, PI, MelRok, and other site monitoring applications.
  • Analyze trends, historical data, and system performance information to perform initial troubleshooting and support timely issue resolution.
  • Evaluate alarm relationships, equipment dependencies, and potential operational impacts to determine the appropriate response and escalation pathway.
  • Coordinate cross-functional response activities during facility and utility events, providing stakeholders with accurate, timely, and technically relevant communication.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate operational records, including shift pass-downs, alarm logs, call documentation, rounds documentation, and event reports.
  • Perform routine operational activities spanning system monitoring, utility equipment investigations, preventive maintenance support, gas management activities, pH neutralization system operations, and facility rounds.
  • Ensure activities comply with applicable GxP, GMP, GDP, environmental health and safety requirements, site procedures, and Moderna standards.
  • Independently manage routine and moderately complex operational events while exercising sound technical and operational judgment.
  • Apply working knowledge of site utility systems, critical infrastructure, equipment relationships, and associated operational risks to help maintain reliable facility performance.
  • Serve as a technical resource for less experienced team members through knowledge sharing, coaching, and peer support, while remaining an individual contributor.
  • Maintain strong data integrity and documentation practices in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to strengthen operational efficiency, system reliability, and alarm management effectiveness.
  • Look for opportunities to use digital capabilities, including Generative AI tools where appropriate, to accelerate learning, enhance technical investigation, improve knowledge access, and support more efficient operational decision-making while maintaining required data integrity and compliance controls.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Here's What You'll Need (Basic Qualifications)

  • AS degree or certificate in a science/technical field or a technical trade school
  • 1-2+ years of experience supporting building management systems, facility operations, critical utilities, or related industrial environments.
  • Experience monitoring and responding to facility or utility alarms within a regulated or mission-critical environment.
  • Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and facility monitoring platforms.

Specific Certifications or Training

  • Building Management System (BMS) training or equivalent facility operations training preferred.
  • GxP/GMP regulated environment experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Working knowledge of critical utility systems and facility operations.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to assess operational issues and determine appropriate escalation actions.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy and data integrity.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a 24/7 operational environment.

Requirements

  • AS degree or certificate in a science/technical field or a technical trade school
  • 1-2+ years of experience supporting building management systems, facility operations, critical utilities, or related industrial environments
  • Experience monitoring and responding to facility or utility alarms within a regulated or mission-critical environment
  • Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and facility monitoring platforms
  • Working knowledge of critical utility systems and facility operations
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy and data integrity
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a 24/7 operational environment
  • Must already hold work authorization in US without need for future sponsorship

Benefits

  • Competitive healthcare
  • Voluntary benefit programs
  • Fitness support
  • Mindfulness support
  • Mental health support
  • Family planning benefits
  • Fertility support
  • Adoption support
  • Surrogacy support
  • Paid time off
  • Vacation
  • Volunteer days
  • Sabbatical
  • Global recharge days
  • Discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Savings and investments

Company overview

Moderna, Inc. is a pioneering American biotechnology and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that has revolutionized the field of medicine through its groundbreaking messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. Founded in 2010, the company has established itself as a global leader in RNA therapeutics, primarily focusing on mRNA vaccines and treatments. Moderna's innovative platform uses mRNA to provide cellular instructions for producing proteins that trigger immune responses, creating a new category of medicines with significant potential to improve patient outcomes across various therapeutic areas. The company gained worldwide recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic for developing one of the earliest and most effective mRNA vaccines, which demonstrated the transformative potential of its technology platform. Beyond infectious diseases, Moderna is advancing a diverse pipeline of 44 treatment and vaccine candidates across infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune conditions. With approximately 5,800 employees and a strong commitment to scientific innovation, Moderna continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities and research initiatives to deliver the greatest possible impact through mRNA medicines.

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