Sr. Tech, Maintenance

Manufacturing Division is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities, along with external contractors, suppliers, and partners, comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

About the role

The Senior Maintenance Technician provides equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support to VMF Operations areas (sterile supply, weigh/dispense, media, stabilizer/prep, thaw/pool, filling, capping/inspection, clean utilities, etc.) located in aseptic and clean room environments. This role works within a team to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities, completes complex maintenance tasks, resolves deviations, and evaluates equipment performance while following proper procedures for maintaining production equipment in a clean room environment. The position requires written documentation of activities and active participation in an empowered team culture, including significant interaction with Production, Technical Operations, Quality, and other support groups.

This is a Monday – Friday day shift position.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain mechanical-related equipment throughout a manufacturing environment, including:
  • Utility equipment (e.g., clean steam generators, Water-For-Injection generation/distribution, reverse osmosis skids, vapor compression stills, compressed gas systems)
  • GMP production-related equipment (e.g., autoclaves, fillers, lyophilizers, cappers, and automated inspection machines)
• Perform all types of industrial mechanical work as assigned.
• Anticipate and solve complex production, maintenance, and operational problems, including off-shift and after-hours support.
• Support problem-solving efforts and solutions offered by other shifts and teams.
• Perform predictive maintenance and reliability tasks as assigned.
• Ensure outstanding communication to keep all shifts informed and working at optimum efficiency.
• Identify opportunities and implement projects to streamline work and improve business processes.
• Maintain process equipment by developing and performing preventive maintenance (PMs), installing new equipment, and documenting work using a computerized maintenance management system (SAP).
• Provide technical guidance and maintenance/process training to others.
• Participate in new equipment/replacement installations by interfacing with equipment vendors, recommending spare parts, selecting lubrication processes, and assisting process project engineers.
• Assist with automation, validation, and additional testing as required.
• Follow instructions for job task completion and document work performed.
• Perform efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures (HECPs).
• Comply with current good manufacturing procedures (cGMP), safety, and environmental requirements/regulations/guidelines.
• Follow complex instructions and use Manufacturing Division’s business systems (SAP, ADP eTime, etc.).

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years of equipment maintenance or related experience.
• Experience working on clean utility systems.
• Computer fluency, including thorough knowledge of DeltaV.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and work on platforms and equipment above floor level.
• Walking, bending, crawling, and stooping required.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, and safety harnesses.
• Aseptic gowning during performance of job duties.
• Willingness to be vaccinated/blood tested for titer for products manufactured within the facility if needed.
• Support an on-call schedule, including days, nights, and weekends on a rotational basis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency in the use of general hand and power tools, instruments, and testing apparatus common to electronic, mechanical, and instrumentation fields.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Technical School Diploma or Associate Degree (preferred).
• Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment (preferred).

Skills

• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Electrical Maintenance
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Equipment Commissioning
• Equipment Maintenance
• HVAC Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• Industrial Mechanics
• Instrumentation Systems
• Instrument Calibrations
• Lockout Tagout
• Maintenance Planning
• Maintenance Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Equipment Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• PLC Programming
• Pneumatic Systems
• Predictive Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance
• Process Engineering
• Production Operations
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Pay

The salary range for this role is $77,700 - $122,300. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family).
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate, and sick days.