Maintenance Mechanic 2 (Swing Shift)

Orange County Comptroller; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent biotechnology firm is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a swing shift position to oversee the operation and preventive maintenance of critical manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in a GMP environment, strong technical skills, and the ability to work independently. This role emphasizes quality and thorough documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in a highly regulated industry or GMP environment.
• Experience in Biotech preferred.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance with little oversight.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspection and preventive maintenance of facilities equipment.
• Execute maintenance and repair work orders independently.
• Revise Standard Operating Procedures as required.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Detailed attention to machinery maintenance

Strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

College degree (Associates/Bachelors), Technical Certification

Tools

Purified water systems (RO, DI, WFI)

Bioreactors

Centrifuges

Job description

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.

Summary

This is a swing shift position, Wednesday through Saturday, 1200pm - 1030pm) Responsible for the operation and preventive maintenance (per SOP requirements) of all purified water system (RO, DI, WFI) and associated equipment, pure steam generators, plant steam boilers, air compressors, vacuum systems, chillers, HVAC units, and associated equipment, and other miscellaneous equipment that supports the manufacturing facilities. Able to assist with performing preventive maintenance on process and manufacturing support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Make daily planned inspection of facilities equipment and services. Taking action as required.

• SME on at least 1 system or equipment. (Utility or process).

• Perform various projects including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical projects.

• Execute preventative maintenance and repair work orders.

• Able to independently perform preventive maintenance or repair work orders with little or no oversight.

• Maintain detailed and accurate records as necessary, to maintain GMP and department procedure compliance.

• Revise Standard Operating Procedures when required.

• Start-up new mechanical systems under the direction of a Sr. Mechanic.

• Perform troubleshooting, evaluation, and repair of utility and process systems.

• Maintain quality and integrity of preventive maintenance documentation using the CMMS system.

• Assist the Maintenance Planner or Scheduler on scope of work when required.

• Provide backup assistance for the Supervisor or lead mechanic when required.

• Other projects/tasks as assigned by supervisor or management.

• Maintain communication between each maintenance shifts via the shift pass down updates.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Participate as a BERT team member.

Experience
Minimum 2 + years' experience in highly regulated industry or GMP environment.
Desired Skills:

• 5 + years' experience in Biotech

• Technical knowledge

• Detailed attention to machinery maintenance

• Adherence to strict quality standards

• Thorough documentation

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication skills

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

College degree (Associates/Bachelors), Technical Certification, military technical training, or equivalent experience or Journeyman skill level in a trade

EQUIPMENT

Utilities:

Purified water systems (RO, DI, WFI) and associated equipment, pure steam generators, plant steam boilers, air compressors, vacuum systems, chillers, HVAC units and associated equipment, hot HVAC water boilers, and other miscellaneous equipment.

Process:

Autoclaves, Glassware washer, Bioreactors, Chromatography skids, Media and Buffer tanks, CIP skids, fermenters, Ultra filtration, cold rooms, HTST system, Homogenizer, Centrifuges, heat tanks and some other associated equipment.

CONTACTS

• Manufacturing •
• Facilities/Calibration •
• QA/QC/validation •
• Compliance/Parts and Scheduling/training •
• Engineering

SHIFT DETAILS

• Swing Shift (1200PM-1030PM) •
• Wednesday through Saturday

ONSITE, REMOTE, OR FLEXIBLE

This position will be strictly onsite

TRAVEL REQUIRED

No

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

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.

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best - people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems - and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
The salary range for this position is: $73,600 to $101,200. BioMarin considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

For additional benefits information, visit: https://careers.biomarin.com/benefits .

• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.