Lead, Maintenance Technician

ElevateBio; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ElevateBio is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across GMP utility systems and clean room infrastructure. You will manage maintenance tasks, review equipment performance, and mentor junior technicians in a fast-paced cGMP environment.

Key responsibilities include using CMMS for task tracking, documenting work, and facilitating safe, compliant maintenance during shutdowns. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of GMP maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and process equipment.
• Ability to read SOPs and P&ID’s.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes CMMS to manage preventive maintenance tasks.
• Performs or oversees maintenance/calibrations on GMP utilities and clean room infrastructure.
• Documents work in electronic and written forms.
• Escorts contractors for maintenance and repairs.
• Supports CAPA, deviations and change management.
• Maintains clean and orderly spaces.

Skills

CMMS

Leadership

GMP

Maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school

Tools

Blue Mountain RAM

Siemens Desigo BMS

Job description

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 a Lead Maintenance Technician to lead preventative and corrective maintenance activities across multiple building and utility systems. 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.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Utilizes CMMS to manage the completion of all preventative 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
• Conduct 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 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.
• 6 + years of applicable experience in a GMP environment is preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical equipment, and BMS.
• 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 Desigo BMS 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
• Ability to lead and mentor less experienced technicians
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and working in various environmental conditions

ElevateBio is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. ElevateBio will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.