Senior Facilities Specialist (HVAC/R)

About the Department

The Boulder Site is home to the specialized technical operations/CMC team for oligonucleotides and RNAi therapeutics. The CMC team works alongside Quality, Regulatory, Technical Operations, and RNAi Early Development professionals at the Boulder, Colorado facility and collaborates closely with teams in Lexington, Massachusetts.

About the Role

Support and improve all facility maintenance efforts, including preventive/predictive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and new equipment installation. Participate in plant shutdown activities for Facilities & Utility equipment and support training for junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Support consistent operation, maintenance, and response for all plantwide refrigeration systems.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on assigned processes in a timely manner.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are documented in CMMS and communicated to the proper channels.
• Partner with process owners to actively improve performance and reliability of process equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintain good housekeeping for assigned areas.
• Execute site rounds and equipment inspections of all Utilities independently to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
• Support the development and establishment of maintenance procedures, maintenance plans, and spare parts lists for assigned processes.
• Support the maintenance team’s development by instructing other technicians in specialized areas and acquiring knowledge about new systems.
• Work rotating shifts, night shifts, extended shifts, and/or weekends.
• Participate in plant shutdown planning and execution.
• Interpret mechanical and electrical specifications, drawings, and other technical data sheets to support project sites.
• Support the installation, commissioning, qualification, and training activities for all Site Utilities systems and controls.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties, including understanding SDS documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Moves equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions.
• Routinely operates and inspects manufacturing equipment using hands.
• Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift.
• May require corrected vision to 20/25 and/or color vision based on role.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder and may work at elevated heights.
• Occasionally works around odorous and/or hazardous materials and may be required to wear gloves.
• Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments.
• Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair, and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks (does not require a valid driver’s license).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience required. Equivalent experience for advanced degrees: Associate’s degree with 2+ years of experience or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 0+ years of experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience and knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and/or control systems preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and/or control systems required.
• Ability to lead and guide fellow technicians with daily tasks and activities preferred.
• Experience with automated records systems such as CMMS preferred.
• Proficiency in reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical documents required.
• GDP/cGMP documentation and standards experience.
• Experience in planning/organizing work, checking results, and revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan required.
• Experience demonstrating a systematic approach to problem-solving and troubleshooting based on data and facts preferred, including active participation in driven event response activities.
• Document problems and work to ensure rapid resolution and prevent recurrence required.

HVAC/R Specific Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of Air Handling equipment, Exhaust Fans, Leak detection and repair, and control wiring knowledge required.
• EPA 608 universal certification preferred.
• HEPA filtration and air balancing experience preferred.

Technician Specific Qualifications

• Ability to work with electronic batch records, automated process equipment, and/or BMS and FMS systems required.
• Knowledgeable of Compressed air, Vacuum, Chilled Water, RO/Pretreatment water systems required.
• Knowledgeable of Purified water systems.
• Proficient in the operation and design of production utility systems such as: purified water, process air, chemical storage, process waste systems, chilled water, hot water boiler, high-pressure air, vacuum, and air handling equipment required.
• Proficiency in Refrigeration and HVAC required.

Electrical Specific Qualifications

• Experience working with 120v-480v electrical systems required.
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical systems, including VFDs, preferred.

Pay

The base compensation range for this position is $87,800 to $105,200. Base compensation is determined based on several factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.

Benefits

• Long-term incentive compensation and/or company vehicles depending on position level or other company factors.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and auto/home insurance.
• Time off pursuant to the sick time policy, flexible vacation policy, and parental leave policy.