Maintenance Technician - Planet Pharma

Maintenance Technician

They have 2 openings here - please note which they are open to (or both):

Either

-Monday – Friday, 3pm – 11:30pm

-Sunday – Wednesday 10pm – 9am

Salary target 70-84K - ideally they need to have 5+ years, GMP, HVAC, and ideally pharma/biotech

Needs refrigeration, electrical, managing system, environmental managing experience is a requirement, needs to have GMP, HVAC, 5+ years experience, understanding of repairing lab equipment/incubators, bioreactors,

Will have a bonus target, this is FTE but they are paid non-exempt so can get overtime

Rotate in one weekend a month, on call

Relo ok if in the US, no visas (would be handled as a sign on)

Overview

The Maintenance Calibration Technician II is responsible for maintenance and calibration including repair of equipment and calibration of equipment, utilities and systems supporting cGMP Manufacturing, Laboratories, Warehouse, and commercial office space. Perform planned and corrective maintenance according to written instructions, diagnose issues in the field in real-time, propose corrective solutions, and complete and review related Facilities GMP documents. Provide calibrations for GMP equipment and spaces for accuracy and repeatability. Ensure the safety and compliance of all applicable systems.

Shift:

-Monday – Friday, 3pm – 11:30pm

-Sunday – Wednesday 10pm – 9am

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support the installation and start-up of Facilities equipment during construction fit-out phase.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of HVAC, mechanical, electrical and process utilities systems, and be able to troubleshoot and repair.
• Perform repairs/installations/upgrades to building components, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, furniture, flooring and any other general repairs as necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, power plans, panel schedules, mechanical/plumbing piping diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Responsible for installing/reconfiguring furniture, chairs and associated equipment, and coordinate/assist with personnel moves within the facility.
• Accountable for the safety of all personnel and equipment within the facility.
• Monitor and respond to alarms generated from the Building Management System, including off-hours and weekends.
• Work with management to develop spare parts plans and ensures adequate inventory is maintained and tracked to support the maintenance and operation of the facility and equipment.
• Receive, filter and execute work order requests as necessary.
• Ensure that any equipment repairs or maintenance activities are compliant with any applicable building codes.
• Maintains records on equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades and safety issues.
• Establishes programs and solutions for increasing uptime and for equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process.
• Work with external vendors for the service and/or repair of equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Investigating problems and diagnosing and repairing faults.
• Support routine calibrations of equipment and instruments in a GMP space.
• Utilize calibration equipment, standards and devices to execute calibrations.
• Other duties as required.

Education and Qualifications:

• Associates Degree / Trade School / Technical Certification (HVAC/R, Electrical, Plumbing) is desired.
• 4-5 years of related Facilities Maintenance and Calibration experience preferred. Prior experience in cell therapy manufacturing or BioPharma/Life Sciences (GMP Environment) is highly desirable.
• A strong background in operations and maintenance of chiller/boiler plants, pumps and AHU’s is required.
• A strong background in operations and maintenance of electrical systems, including Emergency Generators, ATS’s and Switchgear is required.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Software (Blue Mountain) is required.
• Experience using Building Management Systems and Environmental Monitoring Systems (Siemens Desigo or Insight) is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Ability to respond to critical facility alarms/alerts including on-call.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to squat, crawl and climb ladders.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required:

• Must be able to wear appropriate clean room attire and all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. scrubs, gowning coverall, masks, gloves, etc.
• Must meet requirements for and be able to wear a half-face respirator.
• Able to stand and/or walk 90% (and sit 10%) of a 10-hr day which may include climbing ladders or steps.
• Able to crouch, bend, twist, reach, and perform activities with repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds.

Mental:

• Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

Work Environment:

• This position will work in both an office, manufacturing cleanrooms and lab setting.
• When in the lab, must be able to work in a lab with possible chemical/biochemical exposures, including latex and bleach.
• Able to work in cleanroom with biohazards, human blood components, and chemicals.
• Potential exposure to noise and equipment hazards and strong odors.