Maintenance Tech II

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Technician II to coordinate/execute maintenance activities in our new manufacturing and administration buildings in Frederick Maryland. This position will provide support to the facilities and engineering team and assist in the operation and maintenance of the companys facility and equipment for production of cell-based therapeutics.

This position is to support 1st shift operations.
Flexible to work shift Sun-Wed: 6am-430pm or Wed Sat 6am-430pm

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide Subject Matter expertise as a Journeyman or Master Electrician for the state of Maryland.
• Possesses an electrical acumen including understanding electrical single line diagrams wiring diagrams controls schematics and equipment specifications.
• Performs installation maintenance and repairs of process manufacturing equipment.
• Provides general maintenance support as designated by supervisor to include any or all the following areas: HVAC equipment such as boilers air handling units purified water system air compressors product storage; welding fabricating construction and light electrical installations.
• Possesses a mechanical and electrical acumen including HVAC Purified Water system facilities utilities P&IDs schematics and equipment specifications.
• Must exhibit proficiency with the Building Management System and its controls.
• Perform monitoring of all EMS/BMS systems to ensure the facilities equipment and environmental systems are within specified ranges and operating systems are functioning properly.
• Observes deviations from systems specifications and works with Facilities staff to correct or resolve these discrepancies.
• Independently locates and diagnoses failure replaces defective components and performs basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment detailed drawings diagrams sketches specifications prints manuals and verbal and/or written instructions.
• Uses a variety of hand power and test tools and equipment.
• Coordinates maintenance on critical systems/equipment with supervisor.
• Creates or revises standard operating procedures and maintenance job plans.
• Complies with all safety regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Is required to respond to emergency notifications via phone.
• Maintain a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOPs and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate records always keeping equipment and systems cGMP compliant.
• Performs multi-shift work as required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Operate Main switchgears up to 35kV or similar.
• Control automation and PLC experience
• EPA Universal CFC Certification
• Ability to read blueprints control drawings and logic controls
• Ability to install relays and run wiring conduits and any light electrical work.
• Ability to use temperature and relative humidity meters data loggers electrical volt and amp meters.
• Self-starter with superior analysis and problem solving skills ranging from simple to complex situations.
• Be forward thinking the ability to work with system & technical metrics identify variances & deficiencies while improving maintenance program and performance.
• Be proficient in MS Office suite
• Demonstrates proficiency in current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Possess good communications skills to explain information and influence others to secure successful implementation of Facilities and Engineering programs and directives as assigned.
• Must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate dependability and timeliness
• Willingness to put internal customer needs first
• Have a high energy level and a positive outlook coupled with the requisite can do attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to achieve personal and organizational goals and overcome obstacles

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters OR
• Bachelors and 2 years of relevant experience OR
• Associate and 4 years of relevant experience OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in Building Management Systems electrician automation controls energy management systems or other related experience
• Experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical company with direct experience with GMP facility operation preferred
• Exposure to operations involving engineering disciplines including Electrical Mechanical Process Civil Structural Environmental and Industrial
• Maryland Electrician Journeyman/Master license for Maryland.
• Able to prioritize multiple task/priorities and the ability to work under specific time constraints are required.
• Demonstrated understanding of systems needed to manage a GMP facility such as: HVAC electrical process systems plumbing/piping general maintenance pest management both interior and exterior
• Must be able to lift carry push and/or pull 75 lb. of equipment or supplies
• Must be able to stand walk squat bend kneel climb and or reach for 75% of a shift
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Business travel may be required.

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune systems ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica CA. For more information on Kite please visit . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at jobs in the United States:

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