Process Maintenance Technician

About the role

Guerbet is a global leader in medical imaging, offering an extensive portfolio of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital and AI solutions for diagnostic and interventional imaging. As a Process Maintenance Technician, you will operate in full compliance with applicable hygiene, safety, quality, and regulatory standards, ensuring all manufacturing assets are maintained in optimal operating condition to support reliable, compliant, and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is performed following safety policies, GMP standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prioritize safety in all tasks by adhering to established safety procedures, completing required safety documentation, and ensuring work is performed safely and compliantly.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance (PM/CM) on manufacturing and packaging equipment, including fillers, washers, cappers, tray loaders, formulation tanks, and autoclaves.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues to restore equipment functionality efficiently and safely.
• Support manufacturing operations during setup, changeovers, and equipment startups to ensure smooth production execution.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of mechanical systems and process equipment, essential for the operation and maintenance of critical manufacturing systems.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to site emergencies.
• Assist engineering and other departments with the design, installation, and certifications of installation and modifications to systems and equipment.
• Identify proper spare parts inventory for critical manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose machine failure and collaborate with Engineering, Automation, and Production to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement effective repairs and corrective/preventive actions.
• Document all maintenance activities accurately and timely in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ALCOA principles.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability, maintenance planning, and process performance.
• Assist in commissioning, qualification, and validation activities of new or modified equipment as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to peers and operators when required.
• Ensure the proper use, care, and accountability of company tools, spare parts, and maintenance materials.
• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment.
• Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities, and/or activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk.
• Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Assist Engineering and Facility teams with small capital projects, equipment installation, and facility upgrades.
• Support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives, such as safety audits, toolbox talks, or emergency drills.
• Provide input for continuous improvement activities to increase reliability, reduce downtime, or improve energy efficiency of utility systems.
• Participate in cross-functional training to enhance proficiency across facility and maintenance operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP-regulated industry.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; basic understanding of electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP, or similar) and maintenance documentation under GMP.
• Familiarity with aseptic or cleanroom environments.
• Technical School (AS degree preferred).