OmniaBio: Facilities Technician I

Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

OmniaBio in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Technician I, Facilities to execute PM orders and support GMP-compliant maintenance in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

The role involves on-call coverage, equipment handovers, calibration tasks, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficiency with SAP and GMP documentation is an asset.

Strong communication and physical ability to lift 40+ pounds are required; a high school diploma is required with technical education preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary education in a technical discipline would be an asset.
• GMP and SAP ERP experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Executes preventive maintenance (PM) orders to support GMP.
• Uses SAP to obtain and complete PM/facility maintenance orders following GMP practices.
• Completes paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Facilitates receipt and handover of equipment between maintenance staff and user groups.
• Supports calibration tasks such as pressure gauges and thermocouples.
• Ensures facilities comply with safety and company standards.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to plan maintenance activities.
• Maintains on-call coverage to support 24/7 operations.

Skills

English communication

Mechanical knowledge

Office software (Excel/Word)

On-call readiness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary technical education (asset)

Tools

SAP ERP (asset)

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Active Vacancy

AsTechnician I, Facilities, you will be responsible for the execution of work and preventive maintenance (PM) orders to support current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at OmniaBio. This role is site-based, to support 24/7 manufacturing activities at OmniaBio’s Hamilton, Ontario, facility. The Technician I, Facilities, will share routine on-call coverage for after-hours maintenance, as required.

Responsibilities:

• Complies with all personnel management policies and procedures, and maintains an organized, clean and safe work area.

• Provides support on all matters related to maintenance.
• Uses SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to obtain and complete all required PM and facility maintenance orders in compliance with GMP/Good Documentation Practices and manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Completes all paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.

• Facilitates the receipt and handover of equipment between maintenance staff and user groups.

• Helps with simple calibration tasks such as pressure gauges and thermocouples.

• Inspects grounds, buildings and other property features, as required, to minimize liability concerns.
• Works with the Supervisor, Facilities, to ensure that the property is maintained according to company operating and safety standards.
• Assists with equipment move-in/move-out process, as needed.

• Ensures details of maintenance work performed are communicated to the user group and supervisor.
• Supports continuous improvement and embraces the OmniaBio Operating Model.
• Uses the process control system to ensure equipment is functioning as expected daily.

• Identifies and reports unusual equipment operation, deficiencies and deviations immediately.

• Supports deviation investigations and root cause identification, and recommends corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional groups, including the Process Science and Analytical Development, Manufacturing Science and Technology, Operations/Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and materials management teams, among others, to coordinate maintenance activities.

• Accommodates a flexible schedule to include shift work, as well as weekend and on-call availability to support operating schedules and/or respond to process problems.
• Receives guidance and mentoring from Technician II, Facilities.
• Completes all other relevant duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A post-secondary education in a technical discipline would be an asset.
• Minimum of 1 year of prior industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or lab environment.

• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, building and construction, and general knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.

• Skilled in using computer software systems, such as Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• GMP and SAP ERP experience is an asset.
• Strong English written and oral communication skills.
• Able to lift or carry 40+ pounds.

Desired Competencies and Behaviours:

• Independent, detail-oriented self-starter with excellent analytical skills.
• Able to multitask and succeed in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Possesses integrity.
• Demonstrates resilience and tenacity.
• Diligent.
• Possesses interpersonal awareness.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new skills.
• Able to lift or carry 40+ pounds.