Senior Maintenance Technician
About the role
This is a 2nd shift position. Second Shifts are 1pm-9:30pm and 2pm-10:30pm. You’ll lead maintenance execution, solve complex utilities and equipment, and mentor teammates—all while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Preventive/predictive/corrective maintenance on cleanroom HVAC, BMS/EMS, process equipment (incubators, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, freezers, pumps, single-use systems), and critical utilities (clean steam, chilled water, gases, compressed air).
- Operate and solve boilers, steam generators, cooling towers/chillers, and water treatment systems.
- Support cleanroom integrity (HEPA, pressure differentials, temp/RH), lead root cause analysis and CAPA, calibrate instruments, and contribute to equipment qualification (URS/IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Own documentation in CMMS with outstanding GDP, and champion EHS (LOTO, permits, OSHA/NFPA 70E).
Requirements
- Experience: 6–10+ years in GMP biopharma or cell therapy/ATMP maintenance, including cleanroom and regulated utilities.
- Education: High School Diploma/GED, associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance or equivalent military/apprenticeship training; or related field a plus.
- Technical expertise: HVAC for controlled environments, clean steam/chilled water/process gases, electrical systems up to site-authorized voltage, reading P&IDs/schematics/single-line diagrams, basic PLC/HMI.
- GMP savvy: cGMP, GDP, deviations/CAPA, validation/qualification for utilities.
- Systems: CMMS, BMS/EMS; comfortable with digital workflows and e-logbooks.
- Soft skills: Clear communication, teamwork, prioritization, and mentoring.
- Nice to have: Vibration/thermography basics, manufacturer training on chillers/controls, GxP/cleanroom coursework, safety certifications.
- Work environment: Cleanroom and mechanical spaces; lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights, wear PPE, and support an on-call rotation.
Qualifications
- Experience: 6–10+ years in GMP biopharma or cell therapy/ATMP maintenance, including cleanroom and regulated utilities.
- Education: High School Diploma/GED, associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance or equivalent military/apprenticeship training; or related field a plus.
- Technical expertise: HVAC for controlled environments, clean steam/chilled water/process gases, electrical systems up to site-authorized voltage, reading P&IDs/schematics/single-line diagrams, basic PLC/HMI.
- GMP savvy: cGMP, GDP, deviations/CAPA, validation/qualification for utilities.
- Systems: CMMS, BMS/EMS; comfortable with digital workflows and e-logbooks.
- Soft skills: Clear communication, teamwork, prioritization, and mentoring.
- Nice to have: Vibration/thermography basics, manufacturer training on chillers/controls, GxP/cleanroom coursework, safety certifications.
- Work environment: Cleanroom and mechanical spaces; lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights, wear PPE, and support an on-call rotation.
Skills
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
- Prioritization
- Mentoring
Benefits
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $71,749.60 - 107,624.40. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Pay
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $71,749.60 - 107,624.40.
Schedule
This is a 2nd shift position. Second Shifts are 1pm-9:30pm and 2pm-10:30pm.