Sr Production Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Sr. Production Maintenance Technician is a skilled position responsible for both predictive and preventive maintenance of all equipment on a diverse range of systems. This includes fermenters, centrifuges, CIP and piping systems, autoclaves and other machinery common in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Takes initiative and works independently on complex assignments.
• Able to confidently act as facilitator, trainer and team leader on multiperson repairs and projects.
• Fully understands work and provides solutions and recommendations in resolving issues.
• Provide technical and mechanical support on all GMP and Non-GMP utility systems.
• Performs routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) on equipment and systems.
• Execute work orders and document work performed in SAP per Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Maintain process control equipment and control loop systems, as well as prepare preventative maintenance documentation and SOPs within cGMP requirements.
• Respond to emergency and alarm conditions and be on-call per scheduled times for emergency service calls and must respond to the site to repair/address issues.
• Support campus landscaping, snow removal, pest control systems to ensure safe and excellent site.
• Supports other maintenance disciplines as needed.
• Maintain a professional, courteous, respectful relationship with internal customers.
• Seek ways to increase operational efficiency and reliability as continuous improvements to all processes.
• Participate in 6-S initiatives for Facilities Department and facilitates weekly walk through of buildings, mechanical rooms, and grounds to assure all areas of the site are clean and audit ready every day.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6-years or greater experience in maintenance
• 2-year trades vocational certificaiton or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of the following maintenance functions: General Mechanical Troubleshooting / Repairs, Critical Utilities, Water for Injection and Pre-treatment Systems, Clean Steam Generators, Clean Compressed Gas Systems, Reverse Osmosis Water Systems, Water Softening Processing Equipment, Passivation Processes, Production Support Equipment, Fermenters, Autoclaves, Parts Washers
• Prior cGMP regulated industry experience is strongly preferred
• Aptitude for computer systems including maintenance documentation, email, word, excel, building automation operations
• The employee must have the ability to work rotating twelve hour shifts on a rotating day basis
• The employee must have the ability to multi-task and coordinate workload by priority
• The employee must be customer service and quality driven

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to work rotating twelve hour shifts on a rotating day basis
• Must have the ability to multi-task and coordinate workload by priority
• Must be customer service and quality driven

Skills

• General Mechanical Troubleshooting / Repairs
• Critical Utilities
• Water for Injection and Pre-treatment Systems
• Clean Steam Generators
• Clean Compressed Gas Systems
• Reverse Osmosis Water Systems
• Water Softening Processing Equipment
• Passivation Processes
• Production Support Equipment
• Fermenters
• Autoclaves
• Parts Washers

Benefits

The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from $73,000 to $88,300. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. Emergent offers a comprehensive benefits package.