Facilities Technician

Must Haves:

Refrigeration/HVAC Certification, Class A Engineer, Technical Associates Degree, or Trade School Apprentice/Journeyman

2+ years’ experience in cGMP environment

Previous experience servicing and maintaining building/facilities, process equipment and performing daily walk-through checks on critical utility systems.

Able to read electrical and mechanical drawings.

Proficient with electrical/mechanical test equipment.

Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Work Order/PM data entries.

Knowledge of OSHA requirements regarding safety, hazardous chemicals, etc.

Working knowledge of GXP compliance as well as ICH and FDA guidelines.

Plusses:

Experience monitoring critical alarms

Prior experience in a pharmaceutical environment

Day to Day:

The Facilities Specialist will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain facilities that includes infrastructure, utilities and equipment while ensuring the systems’ safety, compliance, and cGMP regulatory when applicable. Maintains the overall facilities integrity and functionality by following established Preventive Maintenance (PMs) procedures and actively participates in troubleshooting activities by submitting and performing adequate Work Orders (WOs). Participates in the development and/or revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and follows it when performing any work in cGMP areas or when it is applicable. Responds to critical facility equipment issues to eliminate safety concerns and minimize operational downtime. When necessary, coordinates and executes internal and external request for repairs, service and maintenance to facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities:

Works under Facility management’s direction to plan, schedule and/or perform all maintenance activities that include routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) and daily, emerged troubleshooting.

Performs and oversees scheduled maintenance activities (PMs) and repairs to the utilities systems, (i.e. HVAC, liquid/gases systems, waste systems, etc.) and other mechanical systems and equipment throughout the facility.

Perform daily walkthroughs and periodic inspections of the facilities infrastructures that includes buildings, utilities, and equipment. Utilize, manage, and schedule outside resources, as required. Maintains Facility documentation in audit ready status at all times.

Creates and maintains document (i.e. records, reports) related to Facilities work, following GDP (Good Documentation Practices) and other cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) when applicable.

Maintains inventory of basic supplies-spare parts for utilities and process equipment. Computer skills, CMMS data entry experience a plus.

Partakes in the installation, set-up and commissioning required for critical utility systems, process, and analytical equipment.

If necessary, schedules and manages the outside resources when it is required.