Tech 3, Electrical at FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation

The Technician 3, Electrician is responsible for operation, maintenance, and optimization of plant electrical systems. This may include but not limited to medium voltage switch gears, transformers, and low voltage distribution panels. Monitor and operate process control systems and equipment in assigned process and utility areas and troubleshooting and maintaining the electrical equipment to ensure these systems meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical manufacturing and storage environments. This role will be a part of a team required to support 24/7 operations.

Company Overview

Follow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.

Join us

We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.

The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Performs electrical systems walk down inspections during construction
• Assists with startup of all electrical gear to include Low and Medium Voltage switchgear, motor control center (MCCs), power distribution panel (PDPs), uninterruptible power supply (UPS), electrical panels, and end point equipment
• Supports system walkdowns which interface with Electrical systems post-construction phase
• Reviews redlines drawings for electrical systems
• Interfaces with and supports engineering, operations, and construction teams during both construction and operational phases
• Provides direction in the field for electrical team activities in support of daily operation of the site
• Conducts preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for all electrical systems, such as Switchgear (Low and Medium voltage), MCCs, PDPs, UPS systems, switchboards, and power panels, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motors
• Interprets electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics
• Assists with the continued improvement and development of the electrical maintenance program to include safety gear selection, maintenance and test equipment selection, and support of the training program
• Partners with procurement to obtain needed electrical supplies and equipment
• Partners with system engineers and reliability engineers to support equipment enhancements and projects
• Handles the operation, maintenance, and optimization of plant electrical systems
• Troubleshoots, maintains & identifies system improvements
• Provides technical support for site project execution, as required
• Adheres to all Quality and Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) regulations
• Supports technical development and mentors other Electrical Technicians
• Uses lean concepts for continuous process improvements
• Assists in the development of maintenance procedures and plans
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and schematics for electrical systems & equipment
• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work in shifts Monday-Friday, and on-call for 24/7 support

Required Skills

• High School Diploma/GED
• 6 years of electrician experience
• Experience with medium and low voltages
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems
• Experience maintaining and testing electrical systems and equipment

Preferred Skills

• Associate degree in electrical, technical, or related degree or U.S. military technical school
• 7+ years of experience as an industrial electrical technician
• Experience in pharmaceutical or another highly regulated industry
• Experience providing oversight to 3rd party contractors or mentoring technicians
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. 
• Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck.
• May be required to operate a pallet jack
• Ability to discern audible cues.
• Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time - up to 60 minutes
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time - up to 60 minutes
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

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