Maintenance Tech II - Biopharma

Arbeitsbeschreibung

**401k match, generous paid time off, health benefits**

Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. Join us in our mission!

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Maintenance Technician to coordinate maintenance our new manufacturing and administration buildings in Frederick, Maryland which includes general laboratories for bio-processing and manufacturing. In addition to facilities oversight activities in this role you will assist in the operation and maintenance of the company’s facility for production of cell-based therapeutics. ***Great benefit plan including 401k with match, RSU stock grants and annual bonus potential with generous paid time off***

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks including: HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs, painting, office furniture installation, general building repairs, cleaning, building exteriors and other as assigned.
• Perform and organize preventative maintenance tasks while supporting maintenance and operational work orders and assignments.
• Maintain accurate record as keeping equipment and systems cGMP compliant at all times
• Work independently and make sound judgments regarding work methods and tools as well as support company, department and personal goals and objectives
• Ensure manufacturing and all labs and lab personnel are supported to meet business needs, including: lab gasses, preventive maintenance, equipment service contracts and safety equipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOP’s and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Able to work safely in an environment containing hazardous chemicals, high and low temperature liquids, high pressure liquids and gasses, steam, and moving machinery
• Able to work after hours and on call as needed; weekend shift support and shutdowns
• Able to check and respond to and troubleshoot Equipment Monitoring System & Building Management Systems issues and alarms.
• Ensure maintenance work orders are being completed on time while adhering to operational standards.
• Possesses a mechanical acumen including HVAC, Purified Water system, facilities utilities, P&ID’s, schematics and equipment specifications.
• Possesses an electrical acumen including understanding electrical single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, controls schematics and equipment specifications is a must.
• Have an understanding of operating and testing requirements for equipment and utilities.
• Acts as the point person for the Facilities Maintenance technicians while working closely with the manager to ensure strategy planning, implementations of plans, resolving problems while maintaining production quality.
• Have an understanding of quality systems; Change Control, Deviations, CAPA’s, Audits activities, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Is accountable to the Maintenance Team Lead and the team for facilities performance.
• Evaluating equipment and locking and tagging out unsafe equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Self-starter with superior analysis and problem solving skills ranging from simple to complex situations.
• Be forward thinking the ability to work with system & technical metrics, identify variances & deficiencies while improving maintenance program and performance.
• Be proficient in MS Office suite
• Demonstrates proficiency in current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Possess good communications skills to explain information and influence others to secure successful implementation of Facilities and Engineering programs and directives as assigned.
• Must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate dependability and timeliness
• Willingness to put internal customer needs first
• Have a high energy level and a positive outlook coupled with the requisite “can do” attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to achieve personal and organizational goals and overcome obstacles

Basic Requirements:

• High School diploma, relevant trade certification, and 5+ years of related engineering or facilities experience
• AA/AS and 4+ years of related engineering or facilities experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of and experience with PLC Logic Systems
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical company with direct experience to GMP facility operations preferred
• Exposure to operations involving engineering disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Civil, Structural, Environmental, and Industrial
• Able to prioritize multiple task/priorities and the ability to work under specific time constraints are required.
• 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 100 lb. of equipment or supplies
• Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, climb, and or reach for 75% of a shift
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Control automation and PLC experience is a plus
• Business travel will be required.