We are seeking a 1st shift Sr. Facilities and Maintenance Technician to oversee a laboratory and tissue processing facility in Thousand Oaks, California. In addition to the Thousand Oaks facility’s oversight activities, this position will also assist in the operation and maintenance of the company’s future facility for clinical and commercial manufacturing in Tarzana, California.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Working with minimal supervision you will perform scheduled Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance on complex equipment and systems in the manufacturing, laboratory and office areas. You will evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements. Coordinate maintenance activities with area supervisors. Order spare parts, replacement parts, solicit vendor quotes and oversee vendor/contractor work within your area of responsibility. Provide guidance to, and train, junior associates; and perform special projects as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Working with minimal supervision you will perform scheduled Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance on complex equipment and systems in the manufacturing, laboratory and office areas. You will evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements. Coordinate maintenance activities with area supervisors. Order spare parts, replacement parts, solicit vendor quotes and oversee vendor/contractor work within your area of responsibility. Provide guidance to, and train, junior associates; and perform special projects as assigned.
- Maintain a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOP’s and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required
- Maintain critical equipment that support the manufacturing and R&D groups
- Plan and schedule, Corrective, Preventive, and Calibration work orders, with customers
- Maintain accurate records keeping equipment and systems cGMP compliant at all times
- Work independently and make sound judgments regarding work methods and tools
- Proactively support the Corporations, Companies, Departments and Personal goals and objectives
- Maintain your Technical Training Profile current with no delinquent notices
- Receive gasses and check status daily
- Able to work second shift, weekend shift support, on call hours and shutdowns required
- Receive and deliver vendor delivered supplies to appropriate locations
- Ability to check and respond to Equipment Monitoring System Building Management Systems
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma, relevant trade certification, and some college or vocational training in engineering or facilities
- Must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate dependability and timeliness.
- At least 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical company
- GMP experience required
- Exposure to operations involving engineering disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Environmental, and Industrial
- Demonstrated understanding of systems needed to manage a GMP facility such as: HVAC, electrical, process systems, plumbing/piping, general maintenance, pest management, both interior and exterior
- Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50 lb. of equipment or supplies
- Must be able to squat, bend, kneel, climb, and or reach for 75% of a shift
- Must be able to stand, walk, and/or move about for 75% of a shift
- Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
- Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities