Maintenance Technician

Guerbet; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Guerbet seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair plant utilities in a GMP environment. You will ensure RO, WFI, and Pure Steam systems operate reliably and in compliance, supporting manufacturing operations.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, monitor utility performance, and document activities following ALCOA principles while collaborating with engineering and production teams to minimize downtime and ensure safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AS degree in technical field preferred.
• 3–5 years of facility maintenance experience in pharma/GMP environment required.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting RO, WFI and Pure Steam systems required.
• HVAC experience for cleanrooms required.
• Knowledge of distribution systems including city water, compressed air and steam.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies, GMP standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility equipment and critical GMP utility systems (RO, WFI, Pure Steam, HVAC, boilers, chillers).
• Diagnose machine failure and implement effective repairs.
• Monitor utility performance and maintain GMP documentation (ALCOA).
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to meet operational needs and compliance.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to alarms or emergencies.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

ALCOA documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS degree preferred (Technical Field)

Tools

RO systems

WFI systems

Pure Steam systems

HVAC systems

Boilers

Chillers

Air compressors

Job description

At Guerbet, we build lasting relationships so that to enable people to live better. This is Our Purpose.
We are a global leader in medical imaging, offering an extensive portfolio of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital and AI solutions, for diagnostic and interventional imaging. As a pioneer in the field of contrast products since the last 100 years, we continuously innovate to improve the diagnosis, prognosis and quality of life of patients.
Customer Centricity, Cooperation, Audacity, Focus, and Responsibility are the values that we share and practice on a daily basis.
Working at Guerbet is not only being part of a multicultural team with nearly 3,000 people across more than 20 countries, but it is above all about playing a unique role in the future of medical imaging. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant utilities and facility systems in a pharmaceutical GMP environment. This role ensures the reliable operation of plant utilities and critical utility systems, including Reverse Osmosis (RO) water systems, Water for Injection (WFI), and Pure Steam generation and distribution systems. The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring facilities and utilities remain compliant, reliable, and audit-ready at all times. The Maintenance Technician operates in full compliance with applicable hygiene, safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and in alignment with the organization’s framework, company’s procedures, and the defined scope of responsibility the role is accountable for.
YOUR ROLE

• Ensure all work is performed following safety policies, GMP standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prioritize safety in all tasks by adhering to established safety procedures, completing required safety documentation, and ensuring work is performed in a safe and compliant manner.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of mechanical systems and process equipment essential for the operation and maintenance of plant utilities and critical utility systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility equipment and critical GMP utility systems (RO, WFI, Pure Steam, HVAC, compressed air, boilers, chillers, etc.).
• Diagnose machine failure and implement effective repairs to eliminate root causes.
• Conduct troubleshooting and repairs to minimize downtime and ensure continuous support to manufacturing operations.
• Monitor utility performance, record critical parameters, and maintain accurate GMP documentation in compliance with ALCOA principles.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to ensure utilities meet operational needs and compliance requirements.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to utility and facility alarms or emergencies.
• Assist engineering and other departments with the design, installation, and certifications of installation and modifications to systems and equipment.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and testing of fire protection and alarm systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and testing of security systems.
• Identify proper spare parts inventories for utility and facility related equipment and order non-inventory repair parts.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to ensure the facility remains safe, functional, and in compliance with company standards.
• Ensure the proper use, care, and accountability of company tools, spare parts, and maintenance materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
  

Department Specific/Non-Essential Functions:

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Assist Engineering and Facility teams with small capital projects, equipment installation, and facility upgrades.
• Support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives, such as safety audits, toolbox talks, or emergency drills.
• Provide input for continuous improvement activities to increase reliability, reduce downtime, and improve energy efficiency of utility systems.
• Participate in cross-training in other facility/maintenance functions.
• Assist in inventory management of spare parts and consumables related to utility and facility systems.
• Support contractor oversight during facility or utility service activities.
• Perform general facility maintenance tasks (e.g., lighting, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing) as assigned, outside of GMP-critical systems.
• Contribute to site sustainability initiatives (energy conservation, water reduction, waste minimization).
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
  

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Education, Experience, and/or Skill:
• High School Diploma, GED (required).
• Technical School (AS degree preferred).
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of facility maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP-regulated industry (required).
• Formal training and working knowledge of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and troubleshooting (required).
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical GMP utilities including Reverse Osmosis systems, Water for Injection Systems, Pure Steam Systems (required).
• Experience supporting HVAC systems for cleanrooms (required).
• Working knowledge of installations and repairs to various distribution systems including but not limited to city water, process water, compressed air and gases, and steam and condensate (required).
• Strong working knowledge of plant utilities such as boilers, chillers, and air compressors (required).

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing ladders, and working in mechanical/equipment rooms.
• Must be able to safely lift and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to kneel and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform work at elevated heights using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts in accordance with established safety protocols.