Maintenance Technician - CT - Night Shift

Lonza; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Compensation programs

Global benefits info

Job summary

Lonza in Houston, Texas seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, utility, and lab systems, ensuring GMP compliance and safe operations. The role involves diagnosing equipment issues, maintaining CMMS records, and collaborating with internal teams and vendors.

The candidate will read blueprints, interpret schematics, and work in a GMP-regulated or cleanroom environment, including night shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Technology preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial, facilities, or manufacturing maintenance (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled).
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated or cleanroom environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, utility, laboratory, and building systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical panels, water systems).
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues and implement timely solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, equipment status, and parts used in the CMMS.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals for diagnostics and repairs.
• Support ongoing GMP compliance by adhering to SOPs and GDP.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate maintenance projects or equipment installations.
• Ensure safe work practices at all times, including use of PPE and adherence to LOTO, confined space entry, and electrical safety procedures.
• Revises, maintains and/or implements preventive maintenance procedures for chillers, air handler units, refrigeration equipment, cooling towers, electric generators, autoclaves and other equipment.
• Perform task in clean room environment in compliance with gowning procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Reading schematics

Hand tools proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or technical certification

Tools

CMMS (SAP)

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Houston, Texas

The actual location of this job is in Houston, Texas, United States. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits .

What you will do:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, utility, laboratory, and building systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical panels, water systems).
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues and implement timely solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, equipment status, and parts used in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals for diagnostics and repairs.
• Support ongoing GMP compliance by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Participate in audits, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate maintenance projects or equipment installations.
• Ensure safe work practices at all times, including use of PPE and adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and electrical safety procedures.
• Revises, maintains and/or implements preventive maintenance procedures for the chillers, air handler units, refrigeration equipment, cooling towers, electric generators, autoclaves and other manufacturing and laboratory equipment as required.
• Perform task in clean room environment in compliance with applicable gowning procedures.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Technology preferred
• 2+ years of experience in industrial, facilities, or manufacturing maintenance (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled)
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated or cleanroom environment
• Ability to work a rotating night shift position (6pm to 6am)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments
• Familiarity with CMMS (e.g., SAP)
• Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, or HVAC systems is a plus
• Willingness to work on a shift schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.