Lead Technician, Facilities Maintenance

The Role:
ElevateBio is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician. The successful candidate will be detailed oriented, organized, and have a strong desire to learn. Key responsibilities will be operation and maintenance of GMP Facilities, Utility and HVAC systems, performing or overseeing vendor performed maintenance on GMP Utility systems, process equipment and clean room infrastructure in a highly regulated cGMP environment. 

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage the completion of all maintenance work 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 planned shutdowns.
• Routine performance of maintenance on process support systems and equipment including but not limited to: Pumps, Valves, Autoclaves, Centrifuges, Reactors, BSC’s, compressed gases, HVAC equipment, Chilled Water System (chillers, cooling towers, etc.), Reheating Water Systems (High Efficiency Boilers, Pumps, etc.), RO Water Systems, etc.
• Operation of GMP Utility and HVAC systems, such as Process Chillers, Boilers, Air Compressors, Purified Water, Pure Steam Generator, Air Handlers, Energy Recovery Units, and Building Management System (BMS)
• Conducts rounds of GMP and non-GMP equipment and systems
• The continuous improvement and development of maintenance practices and SOPs.
• Escorting contractors and vendors for the performance of preventative maintenance and repairs on process/utility support systems.
• Maintains all spaces clean and orderly.
• Supports quality systems for CAPA, Deviations and Change Management.
• 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 is preferred.
• 6 + years of applicable experience in a GMP or another regulated 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 Siemens Building Management System, Allen-Bradley Process Control System or other control systems 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
• Ability to lead and mentor less experienced technicians

Work Environment:

• Must be capable of working in controlled clean room environments, adhering to special gowning requirements. This includes wearing protective clothing covering the head, face, hands, feet, and body, along with personal protective equipment as per safety protocols.
• Occasionally work in cold, wet environments, as well as hot and humid conditions, both indoors and outdoors.
• Occasionally work around chemicals such as paint, flooring materials, refrigerants, alcohol, acids, and buffers, which may necessitate the use of respiratory protection.
• Must be able to consistently work 8-hour shifts on-site.
• Must be available for overtime, weekend work, and holidays with appropriate advanced notice as work demands.
• Support On-Call schedule as necessary.

Physical Demands:

The overall physical exertion of this position requires the following during performance of job functions:

• Required to balance, walk, carry, kneel, stand, and crawl for access to equipment.
• Required to climb ladders and steep stairs for access to equipment.
• Required to use hand / finger to feel for equipment connections or small parts.
• Required movement of head /neck to obtain data.
• Required to grip and grasp materials and equipment.
• Required to use hearing for communication and verification of equipment and alarms.
• Required to visually inspect when performing calibration and administrative activities.
• Occasionally required repetitive/sustained stooping and bending during the performance of calibration activities.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.