Facilities Maintenance Technician III

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Position Summary:

The Facilities Engineering Department is responsible for all aspects of maintaining the site infrastructure in an active reliable state to support operations. The Facility Maintenance Technician will assist with Structural/Civil Biotech process and laboratory equipment and systems HVAC Plant and Utility Systems Electrical Power and Lighting and Automation systems as required.

As an essential employee the facilities maintenance technician is responsible for support of the site to include day-to-day operation maintenance and modification of all KBI Biopharma site systems. This position is also responsible for making or assisting in repairs troubleshooting corrective (repair/unplanned/modification) and preventative (planned) maintenance of associated systems and equipment. During day-to-day activities identify issues with equipment building utilities interior/exterior issues requiring repair create work orders and implement repairs.

The technician must be able to work both independently and as a team member. Independent judgment and initiative are required to solve challenging or complex issues and to seek assistance when necessary. Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Perform and document corrective and preventative maintenance of architectural systems structural/civil systems mechanical systems electrical systems plumbing systems process equipment and utility equipment utilizing the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

Train on and follow applicable standard operating procedures and work plans.

Troubleshoot and repair facilities equipment and systems including mechanical electrical pneumatic or hydraulic circuits (motors pumps compressors boilers chillers and purified and domestic water systems) using SOPs Original Manufacturer Manuals/specifications and other workplace aids.

Provide recommendations to the Facility Manager or Laboratory Managers as necessary and assist with implementation of methods procedures and techniques for improving maintenance of existing/new systems as well as assisting with system failure root cause investigations.

Prepare documents to include maintenance quality and other documents/reports as deemed appropriate following good documentation practices.

Provide on-call off-hours support as needed.

Requirements:

Facilities Maintenance Technician I:

• Knowledge Skills Abilities
  • High School diploma or equivalent. Prefer to see experience as a general maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing environment. A.S./A.A. Degree in Mechanical/Utilities Technology and/or hands-on vocational school training.
  • Prior experience with general utility systems boilers electrical HVAC and refrigeration systems. Universal CFC Refrigerant License preferred. Prior experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred.
    • Ability to walk up steps climb ladders lift small equipment and tools.
    • Ability to lift push pull and carry up to 75 lbs.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) CMMS experience (Blue Mountain ideal)
  • Ability to use shop equipment mechanical tools handheld meters alignment tools predictive maintenance tools computers diagnostic tools

Facilities Maintenance Technician II:

• Knowledge Skills Abilities
  • High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a general maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing environment. A.S./A.A. Degree in Mechanical/Utilities Technology and/or hands-on vocational school training preferred.
  • Prior experience with general utility systems boilers electrical HVAC and refrigeration systems. Universal CFC Refrigerant License preferred. Prior experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred.
    • Ability to walk up steps climb ladders lift small equipment and tools.
    • Ability to lift push pull and carry up to 75 lbs.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) CMMS experience (Blue Mountain ideal)
  • Ability to use shop equipment mechanical tools handheld meters alignment tools predictive maintenance tools computers diagnostic tools
    
    

About KBI:

KBI Biopharma Inc. a JSR Life Sciences company is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500 customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information visit .

KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. Thats why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds regardless of race color national origin religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

KBI Biopharma Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore all qualified applicants regardless of race color national origin religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma Inc. to hire me. If I am hired I understand that either KBI Biopharma Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

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