Job Description
Lead Technician, Maintenance (O4)
Lead Maintenance Technician will be a leader with strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills responsible for leads peers in supporting the manufacturing process. Individual will possess the ability to lead a team, train others and contribute to and implement process improvements.
The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing equipment troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance support for a new product feasibility project/manufacturing support. Develops standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and preventative maintenance (PM’s) plans, as requested. Responsible for written documentation of activities. Responsible for SAP transactions and change control activities including spare part lists and Preventative Maintenance (PMs) plans. Actively supports, participates and embraces an inclusive team culture including significant interaction with Operations, Quality, Automation, Technology, and other groups as required.
Responsible for supporting:
Process Equipment (e.g. tanks/bioreactors, filtration skids, chromatography columns)
Support Equipment (e.g. washers, autoclaves, tube welders/sealers)
Automated Systems (e.g. Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), robotics)
Clean-In-Place (CIP) Systems
Maintenance Equipment (e.g. tools and calibration equipment)
Support to Digital Platforms (eg. SAP, ProCal, Brady)
Initiate and complete routine calibration tasks, work with and troubleshoot complex process systems
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
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
Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from manager
Manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel
Must be flexible to perform all the following functions and other tasks, as needed:
Ability to work with and troubleshoot complex process systems to include bioreactors, filtration skids, chromatography columns, washers, autoclaves and CIP skids.
Installation, testing, adjustment, maintenance, repair, calibration and troubleshooting of complex automated process equipment.
Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs), engineering change request (ECRs), preventative maintenance (PM) plans/calibration procedures, task lists, etc., as required.
Order and maintain spare parts for assigned process equipment
Interface with other departments, contractors and disciplines on scheduling repairs and maintenance of clean utility systems
Assists with execution of automation, validation and additional testing, as required
Responsible for written documentation of activities
Completes preventative maintenance and calibration work orders, resolves deviations, and evaluates equipment performance for efficient operation.
Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures
Compliance with current good manufacturing procedures(cGMP), safety and environmental requirements/regulations/guidelines
Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills required
Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Proficient in the use of general hand and power tools, instruments and testing apparatus commonly used in maintenance and instrumentation.
Ability to read P&ID’s, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.
Routine shift will be Monday – Friday 8 hour schedule or be able to transition to support 2-2-3 12 hour shift schedule and weekends as needed.
Required Education, and Experience
High School Diploma/GED or higher and five (5) 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 Familiarity of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Associate Degree in Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation
Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment
Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with automated process equipment in the biopharmaceutical field
Experience with GMP compliant calibration and/or maintenance database systems.
Knowledge of SAP, DeltaV, and ProCal
Physical Requirements
Willing and able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level.
Walking, bending, crawling and stooping are required.
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
Skills:
Effective communication both written and oral
Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations.
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.
Must demonstrate strong leadership skills, and good oral and written communication skills.
Strong planning, scheduling, and time management skills.
Available for “On-Call” work rotation (during off-hours) and weekend overtime, as needed.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
Yes
Hazardous Material(s):
Cleaning supplies
Job Posting End Date:
01/31/2025
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