Technician II, Facilities

About this role

ElevateBio is a technology-driven company powering the industry forward by helping partners realize the potential of their therapies from design to commercialization. We have integrated a differentiated set of technologies, end-to-end services, and industry-leading manufacturing expertise to develop advanced therapies faster and more efficiently.

The Role:

ElevateBio is seeking an experienced Facilities Technician II to join the team. The successful candidate will be detailed oriented, organized, and have a strong desire to learn. Key responsibilities will be performing or overseeing vendor performed maintenance/calibrations on GMP Utility systems, process equipment and clean room infrastructure in a highly regulated cGMP environment. The candidate must be willing to support on-call rotation and support additional shift coverage as needed including annual shutdown support.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Utilizes CMMS to manage the completion of all maintenance assignments.

• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements to include detailed documentation of work performed in both electronic and written form.

• Reports any maintenance failure or issues immediately to management.

• Evaluates equipment performance and makes recommendations to maintenance performance or system design.

• Seeks to continuously improve maintenance practices.

• Interpret P&IDs, equipment/system layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications to plan and perform maintenance and repair activities.

• Provides support during annual shutdowns.

• Routine performance of preventative maintenance on process support systems and equipment including but not limited to: Pumps, Valves, Autoclaves, Centrifuges, Reactors, BSC's, Isolators, WFI Generation/Distribution, Clean Steam, compressed gases, HVAC equipment

• Conducts rounds of GMP and non-GMP equipment and systems.

• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.

• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.

• Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.

• Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories.

• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.

• Maintains all spaces clean and orderly.

• Coordinating and escorting contractors and vendors for the performance of preventative maintenance and repairs on process support systems.

• Supports quality systems for CAPA, Deviations and Change Management. Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.

• Support Annual Shutdown, On-Call rotation and shift coverage.

• Commitment to perform all work in a safe manner. The ability and desire to excel in a fast paced, inclusive team environment which prides itself on providing the highest level of service to our internal customers. Desire to interact in a professional, helpful manner with staff at all levels within the organization on a regular basis.

Requirements:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required

• Trade school or undergraduate education is preferred

• Professionally Licensed in any of the following areas desirable: Wastewater Treatment, Plumbing, Electrical, Refrigeration.

• 1 + years of applicable experience in a GMP environment is preferred

• Ability to multitask and always maintain professionalism

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

• Experience working with Blue Mountain RAM or other CMMS programs preferred

• Experience with DeltaV PCS System or other control system is a plus

• Ability to read, understand, and follow SOP, P&ID's and work instructions.

• Strong communication skills in both oral and written reports

The budgeted range for this position is $48/hour - $62/hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected hourly range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.
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