Facilities Technician III Electrician

Job Summary

The Facilities Engineering Department is responsible for maintaining the site infrastructure in a safe compliant and reliable state to support cGMP manufacturing operations. The department oversees the maintenance and reliability of building systems structural and architectural components biotech process and laboratory equipment HVAC plant and clean utility systems electrical power distribution and lighting and facility automation systems.

As an essential employee the Facilities Engineering Technician III Electrician serves as the primary site electrician providing technical expertise and ownership for all facility electrical systems. This role is responsible for the installation operation maintenance troubleshooting repair and modification of electrical infrastructure to ensure safe reliable and uninterrupted facility operations. The technician supports 24/7 site operations by responding to electrical issues minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with applicable electrical codes safety standards and cGMP requirements.

This position independently performs and coordinates preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical distribution systems lighting emergency power systems motor controls and associated equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing complex electrical problems implementing effective repairs identifying opportunities for system improvements creating and managing work orders and maintaining accurate maintenance documentation.

As the sites electrical subject matter expert the Technician III - Electrician collaborates with Facilities Engineering Manufacturing EHS contractors and external vendors to support capital projects equipment installations inspections and regulatory compliance activities. The role requires sound technical judgment the ability to prioritize competing demands and the initiative to independently resolve complex electrical issues while recognizing when additional engineering or vendor support is required.

The successful candidate must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision demonstrating a strong commitment to safety reliability and continuous improvement while adapting effectively to changing operational priorities and performing other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Perform corrective and preventative maintenance of architectural systems

structural/civil systems mechanical systems electrical systems plumbing

systems process equipment and utility equipment training on and following

approved procedures where applicable.

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 manuals SOPs specifications safety procedures LOTO and other workplace aids.

Provide recommendations and assist with the 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 potentially inclusive of deviations corrective actions preventative actions (CAPA) change controls and SOP revisions. Monitor the work of contracted suppliers and service providers.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a technical vocational or apprenticeship program in Electrical Technology Industrial Electrical Systems or a related trade is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an industrial electrician or facilities maintenance electrician in a manufacturing pharmaceutical biotechnology or similarly regulated industrial environment or an equivalent combination of education technical training and relevant experience.
• Associate degree (A.S./A.A.) in Electrical Technology Industrial Maintenance state electrical license/certification or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience installing maintaining troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems including power distribution motor control centers
• (MCCs) transformers switchgear lighting systems variable frequency drives (VFDs) emergency power systems and control circuits.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70E electrical safety practices lockout/tagout (LOTO) and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting facility utility systems including HVAC boilers compressed air clean utilities and refrigeration systems is preferred.
• Prior experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical biotechnology or other regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams schematics wiring diagrams and technical documentation.

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.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue or if I have concealed material information I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.