Lead Maintenance Technician

New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in customer facing commercial or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.

The Lead Maintenance Technician is 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 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 (e.g. 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 2-2-3, 12-hour shift schedule, including holidays and alternating weekends.

Minimum required education:

• High School Diploma/GED

Required experience and skills:

• 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.
• Experience and Familiarity of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations.
• Effective communication both written and oral
• Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• 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.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and time management skills.
• Available for "On-Call" work rotation (during off-hours) and weekend overtime, as needed.

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.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

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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):
N/A

Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Allen Bradley PLC, Chilled Water Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Electrical System Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HVAC Systems, Instrumentation, Interpret Electrical Drawings, Lockout Tagout, Maintenance Processes, Management Process, Manufacturing Support, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Plumbing, Pneumatic Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Process Improvements, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Safety Compliance {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:
08/25/2025
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Requisition ID: R352146