Maintenance Specialist I/II (Contractor)

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, all types of HVAC, refrigeration, clean room HVAC, clean steam, cryogenic storage equipment and all types of process equipment and systems.
• Utilizes knowledge and experience in plumbing, HVAC, Clean room HVAC, refrigeration, pipefitting, and millwright activities associated with the related mechanical systems, utilities, and process equipment.
• Performs minor upgrades and installations of facilities and systems.
• Supports on-site equipment maintenance and critical utilities maintenance operations, and compliance.
• This includes but is not limited to: support to manufacturing equipment projects, cost-improvement initiatives, asset management, reliability, and business operations.
• Supports facility project initiatives as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of and compliance to all applicable codes and regulations as required.
• Obtains and keeps current all required licensing and certifications associated with the job.
• Possesses experience and training in reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance of all mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration. plumbing/pipefitting areas with journeyman status in at least one.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, P&IDs, and drawings.
• Utilize good documentation practices (GDP) for all work performed on the CMMS system work orders.
• Completes all other work associated with the assignment working cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively troubleshoot, plan work and anticipate potential problems and take appropriate actions.
• Demonstrated ability to remove defective parts by dismantling equipment; using hoists, scissor lift and manlifts, and hand and power tools.
• Repair of instrumentation, electrical devices, circuits, and switchgear used in cGMP and non GMP systems.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and provide repairs to equipment, instruments, instrumentation systems, electrical systems, controls, motors with voltages up to 600 volts.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain switchgear.
• Familiarity working with validated and qualified equipment, and associated documentation required.
• Familiarity with electrical theory, thermal energy principals, mechanical maintenance techniques, and electromechanical theory.

Requirements

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Biological/Biochemical Science/Bioengineering related field or minimum of a High School diploma required with equivalent experience.
• Trade / Technical School Certification or Certification in Craft required.
• Military equivalent of Trade / Technical School certification.
• Minimally 4+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or regulated environment is required, ideally has cGMP cleanroom manufacturing experience under aseptic conditions.
• Proficiency in more than one craft.
• Experience in the Pharmaceuticals or related industry is preferred.
• Experience working in a controlled, cleanroom environment under aseptic conditions is preferred.
• Experience in HVAC and cleanroom maintenance is preferred.
• Experience with CMMS or similar maintenance management system is required.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written) and strong communication skills.
• cGMP manufacturing.
• Maintenance, facilities and utilities.
• Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• EHS and regulatory standards (e.g. EPA, OSHA and DEA).
• HVAC operation, building automation and environmental monitoring systems, process maintenance, instrumentation, automation PLCs, VFDs and electrical practices.
• Able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Transparent, Passionate, Fearless and Accountable.