Technician II, Facilities, Calibration (12-Month Contract)

OmniaBio; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Technician II for Facilities Calibration. This role involves executing calibration and preventive maintenance to support GMP activities. Candidates should have post-secondary education in instrumentation and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. The position requires troubleshooting skills and knowledge of instrumentation principles. Competitive compensation and flexible work schedules are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in pharma or labs.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits.

Responsibilities

• Execute calibration-related work and preventive maintenance orders.
• Provide guidance on calibration and instrumentation.
• Monitor contractors' work while on site.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

GMP understanding

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in instrumentation or related field

Tools

SAP ERP software

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Job description

Position Summary

As Technician II, Facilities, Calibration, you will be responsible for the execution of all calibration-related work and preventive maintenance (PM) orders to support Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) activities at OmniaBio. This role is site-based, to support 24/7 manufacturing activities at OmniaBio’s Hamilton, Ontario, facility. The Technician II, Facilities, Calibration, will share routine on-call coverage for after-hours maintenance, as required. Training for this role will be provided at the OmniaBio-affiliated Canadian Advanced Therapies Training Institute, located at the University of Guelph.

Responsibilities:

• Complies with all personnel management policies and procedures, and maintains an organized, clean and safe work area.
• Provides technical input to creation and revision of calibration procedures.
• Leads and provides guidance on all matters related to calibration and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoots complex breakdowns and provides solutions for repairs.
• Contacts contractors for repairs or PM, and monitors and reviews contractor work while on site.
• Organizes off-site calibration activities and services.
• Uses SAPenterprise resource planning (ERP) software to regularly review outstanding calibration PM and communicates clear completion plan to Supervisor, Facilities.

• Completes all required PM and facility maintenance orders in compliance with current GMP/Good Documentation Practices and within the manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Completes all paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Facilitates the receipt and handover of equipment between maintenance staff and user groups.
• Works with electrician to inspect all process control cabinets to ensure proper connection and limit any signal-related issues throughout the facility.
• Ensures that all master instruments are calibrated to meet OmniaBio quality standards.
• Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints and schematics of control loops to ensure proper installation and communication with our process and building control systems.
• Supports continuous improvement and embraces the OmniaBio Operating Model.
• Uses the process control system (PCS) to ensure equipment is functioning as expected.
• Supports deviation investigations, identifies the root cause using a systematic approach, and identifies 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.
• Trains maintenance personnel on calibration and operational procedures.
• Supports risk assessments (e.g. failure mode effects analysis, hazard and operability study).
• Identifies and sources spare parts related to calibration and control systems.
• Monitors inventory and reports when items need to be ordered. Communicates with direct supervisor and uses SAP ERP inventory system to ensure all critical parts (control system components, instruments and sensors) are in stock and stored properly.
• Completes safety-related action items, hazard recognition and workplace inspection items.
• Accommodates a flexible work schedule that may include shift work, as well as weekend and on-call availability to support operating schedules and/or respond to process problems.
• Completes all other relevant duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in instrumentation, process control or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of prior industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of instrumentation and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Skilled in using computer software systems such as Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and a willingness to learn how to use OmniaBio’s building management system and PCS.
• GMP and SAP ERP experience is an asset.
• Strong competence in record keeping/organization, database maintenance and spreadsheets.
• Good understanding of basic electrical and instrumentation principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and signals.
• Competence in soldering and circuit repair.

Desired Competencies and Behaviours:

• Strong communication skills.
• Able to work with internal and external partners.
• Possesses integrity.
• Demonstrates resilience and tenacity.
• Diligent.
• Possesses interpersonal awareness.
• Able to persevere through challenging, demanding and changing situations.
• Able to lift or carry 40+ pounds.