Equipment Specialist - 2nd Shift

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I: Job Summary

The Equipment Specialist is responsible for maintenance and operational support of all equipment and areas needed for the manufacture of parenteral pharmaceuticals at the Baltimore Camden fill/finish facility. Additional duties will include parts and tool management, plant equipment support, parts design, as well as management of moderately sized capital projects.

This position is 2nd shift.

II: Essential functions

Comply with cGMP regulations, adhere to company policies, and adhere to SOP and Batch Record directions

Assist the Validation with the operation and execution of engineering projects. Provide technical expertise for these projects

Provide technical support during manufacturing activities

Focus to continually improve processes throughout the manufacturing and packaging areas.

Coordinates and performs preventive/reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment

Maintains detailed maintenance records

Coordinates contracted maintenance activities with vendors

Assists in qualification of equipment / facilities as needed

Compiles, analyzes, draws conclusions and provides written documentation related to the maintenance and lifecycle of production systems

Administers project management controls and reports status to senior management

Involved in the oversight and coordination of activities that include design, specification creation, procurement, construction management, repair of production and facilities equipment

Researches new technologies and procedures to enhance production and performs engineering design evaluations

Applies creative and sound troubleshooting techniques to generate timely solutions to problems

Assignments are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity, and rely on collaboration, limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Assists in programming, maintenance and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers and process/environmental monitoring systems

Establish procedures with some supervision

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

III: Education, Experience & Skills

Bachelors in Engineering or equivalent Engineering Technician/Specialist experience consisting of Technical (Trade/ Military) Training

3-5 years of experience in industrial/pharmaceutical engineering/maintenance setting or transitioning military

Basic knowledge of electronics systems is essential

Knowledge of 2D and/or 3D electronic drafting preferred

Must possess the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner while gathering and analyzing information skillfully

PLC and process control troubleshooting skills preferred

Proven track record of applying broad knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures to the completion of moderately difficult assignments

Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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Permanent