Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician will oversee the maintenance, preventive, and corrective maintenance of manufacturing and production equipment. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and performing repairs on various types of equipment such as filling lines, dehydrogenation tunnels, vial washers, and more.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair highly complex, automated filling lines, dehydrogenation tunnels, vial washers, component stoppering and crimping equipment, exterior vial washers, sterilizers / Autoclaves, Freeze Dryers
• Troubleshoot and repair highly complex, automated packaging and inspection equipment, and labeling lines
• Troubleshoot and repair critical formulation equipment, vessels, holding tanks, high speed mixers, fluid temperature control systems, high pressure systems
• Maintain and service critical facility support equipment for wet infrastructure (WFI, Clean Steam, water treatment, softeners, filtration & decontamination systems, Boilers, Chillers, Tower water, Deaerators, condensate skids, plate chillers, point of use water dispensing systems, facility plumbing, wastewater treatment systems)
• Maintain and service critical facility support equipment for dry infrastructure (HVAC Air Handling units, Air intake, conditioning – humidification / dehumidification / heating, cooling Downflow booths, Isolators, fume hoods, Air filtration systems from general AHU filters to HEPA cleanroom filters, Medical grade oil free air, compressed air, High pressure gasses and control systems and Electrical control process systems, motors and variable frequency drives)
• Maintain and service critical equipment mechanical / electrical / parts and devices to maintain all equipment in an operational state
• Preventive maintenance of critical plant equipment as assigned covering both cGMP and non-cGMP areas
• Supports engineering projects including but not limited to equipment installation, commissioning, and validation process
• Assists within the Engineering Group in equipment failure root cause analysis with prompt resolution
• Edits and adheres to Standard Operational Procedures (SOP), process improvements, standard templates, job plans, attend required training and assigned meetings
• Participates in audits and regulatory inspections as assigned
• Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with 8+ years of Process GMP, Mechanical experience required
• Or Bachelor's degree or Equivalent plus 4+ years of Process GMP, Mechanical experience required
• Experience with and working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) required
• Experience with and working knowledge of facilities equipment and preventive maintenance programs required
• Critical Utility Systems (WFI, PUW, HVAC, waste neutralization, electrical generators, process utilities, etc.) required
• Experience in a Pharma-Biotech manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent Instrumentation and mechanical skills and knowledge of maintenance principles
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a high level of customer service
• Hands-on execution of maintenance of process equipment, utility equipment, and facilities
• Excellent working knowledge of cGMPs, OSHA compliance, HVAC systems and cleanrooms, automated pharmaceutical processing and plant equipment
• Follow and comply with EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations and with SOPs and cGMP policies
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair of critical equipment including but not limited to: plant equipment, filtration systems, centripetal equipment, pumps, sterilization, filling packaging equipment and electrical controls to include, but not limited to, indicators, electrical distribution, variable frequency drives, electric motors and electrical control systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information in face-to-face and in group settings
• Excellent teamwork and cooperation skills
• Ability to understand and comprehend oral and written instructions
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Ability to perform Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) job plans
• Proficient at understanding and writing reports and work instructions
• Ability to understand the advance process and control theory of a Critical or Major system
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Great follow-through
• Positive attitude at all times
• Ability to verify mechanical and electrical drawings for accuracy

Skills

• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent Instrumentation and mechanical skills and knowledge of maintenance principles
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a high level of customer service
• Hands-on execution of maintenance of process equipment, utility equipment, and facilities
• Excellent working knowledge of cGMPs, OSHA compliance, HVAC systems and cleanrooms, automated pharmaceutical processing and plant equipment
• Follow and comply with EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations and with SOPs and cGMP policies
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair of critical equipment including but not limited to: plant equipment, filtration systems, centripetal equipment, pumps, sterilization, filling packaging equipment and electrical controls to include, but not limited to, indicators, electrical distribution, variable frequency drives, electric motors and electrical control systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information in face-to-face and in group settings
• Excellent teamwork and cooperation skills
• Ability to understand and comprehend oral and written instructions
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Ability to perform Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) job plans
• Proficient at understanding and writing reports and work instructions
• Ability to understand the advance process and control theory of a Critical or Major system
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Great follow-through
• Positive attitude at all times
• Ability to verify mechanical and electrical drawings for accuracy

Benefits

ImmunityBio offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, health and financial wellness programs, employer assistance program (EAP), company-paid and voluntary life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability healthcare, dependent care flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, 529 education savings program, voluntary legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discounts, rewards, and perks. Additionally, there is paid time off (PTO) including 11 holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and 10 vacation days, 56 hours of health pay, 2 personal days, and 1 cultural day.

Pay

The hourly base pay range for this position is $36.78 (entry-level qualifications) to $40.87 (highly experienced) per hour.

Schedule

This position is onsite. Traveling may be required between ImmunityBio sites. Exposure to an onsite in-lab environment is required. Must be able to don and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. Available to work off hours (weekends, holidays, after hours) to support company objectives. Must be able to lift frequently up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.