Building Maintenance Technician I

Summary:

Supplies site functions in the areas of Wastewater Pretreatment, Energy Center, Manufacturing, Lab and Site Utilities.

Functions:

• Perform minor mechanical and equipment maintenance.
• Operate (through manual and computer operations) waste water stripper, vent collection systems, thermal oxidizer, solvent tank farm, solvent recovery system, manufacturing water systems (Pharma/Purified), fire water system, chilled water system (ammonia chillers), cooling towers, electrical system, steam system, HTF systems, nitrogen system, and compressed air system (through PCR2 and Wonder ware).
• Knowledge of boiler-water and cooling tower water chemistry preferred.
• Monitor (through Honeywell Operating system) HVAC systems following cGMP procedures.
• Will work rotating 12-hour shifts, with 7 day per week availability and work approved overtime as needed.
• Complete all Tank Farm transfers.
• Coordinate, document and maintain conformance to regulatory requirements and company policies where appropriate through effective utilization of Company Quality Systems and tools, as well as direct actions.
• Perform other duties as the need arises.
• Follow all SOPs and regulatory documents/agencies.
• Able to acquire licenses for and demonstrate ability to operate various materials handling equipment.
• As a member of the site Utilities Team, demonstrate a high standard of performance and accountability while working to deliver reliable utilities and services for the site.
• Familiarization with Microsoft Office software; able to create, modify, save, and print documents in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Acquire Wastewater license (D level required).

Work Hours:

• Hours are from 0645-1945. 1-1-3 schedule rotating nights and days every 4 weeks.
• 15% differential for nights

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Validated mechanical proficiency.
• To maintain continued employment, must acquire “D” level license within 2 years.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience working in utilities as an operator or 3-5 years of manufacturing/maintenance technician experience. Experience in a chemical processing or pharmaceutical environment preferred.

Equivalency:

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.

Proficiencies:

• Good knowledge and understanding of basic equipment. Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems. Tried interpersonal and communication skills to develop the team environment. Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to apply basic mathematical principles.

• Outstanding attention to detail and aim to accomplish the job timely, accurately and safely the first time is required, as well as the ability to work closely and effectively in a team environment. This position will generally require the ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift in a 24-hour, 7 day per week operation to include evenings and holidays. Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing processes and the knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;reach with hands and arms; sit and talk, hear or smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, or kneel, crouch. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for persons with disabilities – employee evaluation to determine fitness will be made by company physician(s). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Occasionally exposed to various types of chemical substances. (SDS information for review on an on-going basis)

Employee must follow all applicable safety and security procedures:

• Report potentially unsafe conditions
• Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines