Maintenance Tech II

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Job Description

AtGileadour pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the worlds most devastating diseases united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

Everyone at Kite is united by a single missioncuring cancer. Each day we strive to create a direct connection between that purpose and the work we do across our organization.

Kites Santa Monica site is seeking Maintenance Technician II to support facilities and engineering operations by performing repairs installations troubleshooting and documentation for equipment used in clinical manufacturing R&D research laboratories utilities HVAC systems and core and shell facilities. Maintenance Technician II is expected to complete all assigned work in compliance with cGMP Kite Global standards and site-specific procedures.

This position is 3rd shift / M-F 10pm to 6:30 AM

Responsibilities:

• Attend SQDIP meetings and complete assigned work orders.

• Accurately document all executed work in accordance with cGMP regulations and work order management system requirements.

• Troubleshoot and maintain electromechanical systems pneumatic systems air handling units vacuum pumps air compressors cooling towers and other utility support equipment.

• Support the maintenance of LN2 cryogenic tanks incubators and laboratory freezers.

• Understand monitor and work within EMS/BMS platforms.

• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems including motor controls and motor installations.

• Lead and support small continuous improvement projects.

• Interpret and act on data from predictive technologies such as vibration analysis and infrared thermography.

• Work across various shifts and provide afterhours weekend and holiday support as required by management.

• Receive and respond to remote notifications via mobile devices.

• Partner with planners and schedulers to ensure appropriate scheduling effective work plans and accurate spare parts management.

• Notify the scheduler and supervisor of any work that cannot be completed within the assigned timeframe and coordinate rescheduling with timely communication to Planning Scheduling and Management teams.

• Attend and actively participate in all required meetings.

• Participate in Kite safety programs including the development and execution of JHAs LOTO permits Live Work Permits and Hot Work Permits and promote use of the safety incident reporting tools.

• Escort oversee and coordinate activities performed by outside contractors.

• Perform all maintenance activities in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements including FDA OSHA EPA AQMD and others.

• Maintain GxPLearn and GLearn training at a 100% completion rate.

• Ensure all assigned areas remain auditready and actively participate in addressing audit findings.

• Support the Engineering group in achieving project milestones.

• Collaborate with other Facilities & Engineering functional teams to ensure safe efficient and reliable facility operations.

Basic Qualifications

• Masters degree or

• Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience or

• Associates degree with 4 years of experience or

• High school diploma with 5 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of pneumatic mechanical and automation systems.

• Strong customer service skills with effective written and verbal communication.

• Experience interpreting writing and maintaining maintenance documentation.

• 5 years of experience working in ISOclassified environments within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience using work management systems preferably Maximo.

• Experience with building and equipment monitoring systems (EMS/BMS); Desigo CC / Siemens experience preferred.

• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.

• Advanced computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience collaborating with and coordinating external technical resources and vendors.

• Ability to plan and schedule work activities in coordination with operations to minimize impact to production.

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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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