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03 Senior Technician
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer If so then this is the opportunity for you!
The Sr. Tech Engineering is a member of the Engineering team providing technical support to the manufacturing site. The site includes clean utilities facilities equipment manufacturing production equipment quality labs and a warehouse. The candidate will support the installation operation maintenance and/or troubleshooting of utility and Clean utility equipment such as boilers chillers Cooling towers air compressors waste deactivation systems HVAC clean steam WFI. Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) plans as requested. Responsible for SAP transactions validation testing support supporting root cause investigations and change control activities. Actively supports participates and embraces an inclusive team culture including significant interaction with operations quality automation technology and other groups as required.
Key Duties:
Ability to perform routine maintenance tasks work with and troubleshoot complex process systems including but not limited to:
Utility Equipment (e.g. boilers chillers Cooling towers air compressors waste deactivation systems)
Clean Utility Equipment (e.g. HVAC Clean steam generators Water-For-Injection generation/distribution reverse osmosis skids compressed gas systems)
Automated Systems (e.g. Distributed Control System (DCS) Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC))
Clean-In-Place (CIP) Systems
Maintenance Equipment (e.g. tools and calibration equipment)
Assist with execution of calibration automation validation and additional testing as required
Decisions are guided by policies procedures and business plan; receives guidance from manager.
Contributes to the performance and results of the department.
Identifies and resolves technical and operational problems; collaborates with peers to resolve problems that cross into inter-related units
Responsible for assisting in the identification development and implementation of new systems which enhances the operation and/or engineering processes.
Adapts and implements departmental plans and priorities based on division scorecard to address local business service and operational challenges
Quality & Safety Compliance:
Develop and execute engineering change request (ECRs) as necessary.
The successful candidate should be able to examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety compliance automation equipment process and people) in order to best understand and identify root cause.
Provide input to investigate deviations with responsibility to interface with approvers.
Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures
Required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses earplugs gloves hard hats safety harnesses etc.
Position requires clean room gowning during performance of job duties
Actively supports safety initiatives including shop floor audits lockout/tagout and Hazardous Energy Control Procedure updates
Communication:
Interface with other departments contractors and disciplines on scheduling repairs and maintenance of equipment/utility systems
Support daily meetings to facilitate flow of information up/down through the organization
Escalate issues as needed to ensure the right support/awareness is given to issues as they arise
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during tours to provide area/process overview information to visitors/auditors upon request.
Working as a SME provide necessary training for system maintenance as needed.
Financial:
Order and maintain spare parts for assigned process equipment
Ensure inventory transactions are complete timelyand accurate
Recognize and communicate opportunities for cost savings
Education Minimum Requirement:
3 years of plant maintenance experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation electrical plumbing advanced mechanical HVAC and/or multi-stage refrigeration systems).
Required Experience and Skills:
Familiarity of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations
Good oral and written communication skills
Physical requirements Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs climb ladders and stairs work on platforms and equipment above floor level. Walking bending crawling and stooping is required.
Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook) Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) CMMS Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems
Effective maintenance troubleshooting and problem-solving skills required
Routine shift will be day. Available for On-Call work rotation (during off-hours) and weekend overtime as needed.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Associate Degree in Industrial Systems Mechanical Electronics Electrical or Instrumentation
SAP experience related to plant maintenance and spare parts procurement systems
cGMP experience in a sterile bulk or finished pharmaceutical environment
Experience authoring PM/calibration job plans and management of spare parts
Installation operation maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with utility and Clean utility equipment such as boilers chillers Cooling towers air compressors waste deactivation systems HVAC clean steam WFI.
Ability to read P&IDs electrical drawings blueprints etc.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs Siemens Apogee BAS.
Refrigeration license.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
1st - Day 3rd - NightValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aRequired Skills:
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Equipment Maintenance Facility Maintenance GMP Operations HVAC Systems Maintenance Management Troubleshooting Utilities ManagementPreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
07/29/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time