(CW) Maintenance Mechanic 1 (Contract)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin's Technical Operations group is seeking a Grave Shift Maintenance Mechanic for a Sun–Wed 8:30 PM–7:00 AM schedule (4/10 hour days) in Novato, CA. You will operate, maintain, and repair a wide range of building and process equipment, ensuring GMP compliance and documenting all activities.

You will perform planned inspections, start-up new systems, train staff, and coordinate with Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Sciences while using CMMS/BMS and adhering to OSHA safety

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of building and process equipment
• Attention to detail in machinery maintenance
• Adherence to strict quality standards and GMP
• Thorough documentation of activities
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair a wide variety of building and process equipment, HVAC, plant and clean steam, process gases, waste systems, RO/DI and UPW water system, and environmental chambers.
• Perform planned inspections, maintenance, repairs, and lift up to 50 lbs as required.
• Execute mechanical projects including plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance.
• Create or review maintenance-related Work Instructions and SOPs.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance work orders and CMMS entries.
• Identify mechanical problems and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain GMP and department procedure compliance and accurate records.
• Start-up new mechanical systems and train others in repair techniques.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and repair complex equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance with Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Sciences.
• Provide back-up to Lead Maintenance Mechanic and supervise Building Technicians.
• Plan and schedule service orders across multiple disciplines.
• Coordinate interdepartmentally as a single point of contact for facilities issues.
• Order parts and respond to equipment alarms.
• Utilize CMMS and Building Management System (BMS).
• Maintain safety standards per company and OSHA requirements.
• Assist in other projects as assigned.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Machinery maintenance

Quality standards

Documentation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions. Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions. Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world‑class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.

About Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting‑edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Shift Details

This is a Grave Shift position operating Sun‑Wed (0830PM‑0700AM). 4 / 10 hour days

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair wide variety of building and process equipment, HVAC, plant and clean steam, process gases, waste systems, RO/DI and UPW water system, and environmental chambers.
• Make daily planned inspection of facilities equipment, maintenance, repair and able to lift 50 lbs. Act as required.
• Perform various projects including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical projects.
• Write/Review maintenance related Work Instructions/SOPs
• Perform and complete scheduled preventative maintenance work orders.
• Identify mechanical problems and implement complex corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records as necessary to maintain GMP and department procedure compliance.
• Start‑up new mechanical systems.
• Train other mechanics and technicians for mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Perform troubleshooting, evaluation, and repair of complex equipment.
• Assign CMMS preventive maintenance, service request, and repair work orders.
• Review CMMS work orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform and complete service request work orders, preventive maintenance work orders, and repair work orders.
• Maintain compliance with company and OSHA safety standards.
• Coordinate maintenance operations with Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Sciences, as required.
• Provide back‑up assistance to the Lead Maintenance Mechanic and Supervise Building Technicians as required.
• Prioritize, plan, and schedule service request, repair, and preventive maintenance work orders. This requires coordinating multiple disciplines and trades, Engineering, EH&S, Validation, QC, Compliance, Material Management, and Manufacturing Sciences, Metrology, construction, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing.
• Coordinate between departments and function as the point of contact for e.g., HVAC, electrical, janitorial, and landscaping issues.
• Order parts and respond to equipment alarms.
• Proficient in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and operate computerized Building Management System (BMS).
• Active member of BERT.
• Other projects/tasks as assigned by management.
• Follow company polices described in the Employee Handbook. Comply with compliance related SOP’s.

Desired Skills

• Technical knowledge
• Detailed attention to machinery maintenance
• Adherence to strict quality standards
• Thorough documentation
• Strong problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Ireland Safety Responsibility

Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.