Maintenance Technician III

Avara Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Norman, OK is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to oversee preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair of site equipment.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot PLCs, support validation, and maintain GMP documentation; train new staff and improve processes.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, safety, and ability to work cross-functionally with Operations and QA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair of equipment across the facility.
• Read schematics, troubleshoot PLC programs, scale controls, flow controls, and level controls.
• Provide technical assistance in diagnosing and resolving building monitoring systems (Fire, Security, HVAC).
• Maintain records on facility and process control equipment in GMP-compliant fashion.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrations on PLC systems and maintain software backups.
• Work with operations and QA to sustain GMP environment and CFR 11 documentation.
• Train new employees and temporary staff on team processes.
• Develop methods to support new equipment and improve current processes.
• Monitor quality per QC standards and perform other management-assigned tasks.

Job description

Responsible for the preventative maintenance, calibration, and repair of equipment in all areas of the facility.

• Position is responsible for various aspects of design, construction, start-up, validation support, and maintenance/calibration of all equipment, including electrical equipment and systems.
• Read schematics, troubleshoot PLC programs, scale controls, flow controls (air and liquid), and level controls.
• Provide technical assistance in the diagnosis and resolution of the computerized building monitoring system (Fire, Security, and HVAC).
• Maintain the integrity of mechanized and manual records on facility and process control equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrations on PLC systems using sophisticated test equipment and maintain software backup for all areas.
• Read schematics, build and troubleshoot process equipment, process control panels, and site support systems including inspection, installation, repair, and modifications.
• Work as part of a team while completing complex assignments with minimal supervision.
• Work with operations and quality assurance to maintain GMP environment including all required documentation for CFR 11.
• Train new employees, temporary associates, and recent transfers to the team.
• Develop and suggest methods and procedures to support new equipment and improve current processes.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with quality control standards.
• Any other tasks assigned by management.

Quantitative Dimensions:

• Work cross-functionally to support the APT site, with an emphasis on operations, greatly impacting quality and on-time delivery

Organizational Context:

• Reports to the Area Manager of Maintenance

Qualifications:

Required

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have one or more of the following:
• A minimum of four years of experience in the electronic field with advanced completed courses or certifications
• A minimum of four years of experience in electrical maintenance with a journeyman license issued by the state of Oklahoma. Must also be experienced in maintenance and operation of medium voltage (4160) electrical equipment, including having received training in such specialized subjects as electrical theory, theory of control, analog and/or digital electronics, and the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical equipment.
• A minimum of four years of training in specialized trade (millwright, carpentry, plumbing, painting, welding, machinist, boiler operator) or related area. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular trade.
• In addition, must have one or more of the following:
• Hold a current license in a maintenance discipline such as electrician, boilermaker, electronics technician.
• Hold a maintenance certificate/certification while actively participating in on-going training in a maintenance discipline, such as calibration, metrology, thermography, elevator mechanics, airborne ultrasound, or vibration and maintain certification via renewing, retesting, and/or continuing education.
• Five years of pharmaceutical experience in maintenance or engineering demonstrated self-lead continued growth and expertise in the field.
• Strong knowledge of various types of equipment used in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experience in a clean room manufacturing environment using Lean Manufacturing,5S concepts, and knowledge of OEE.
• Ability to train new team members in internal company practices and processes.
• Must have strong initiative in guiding daily work and problem solving.
• Knowledge of industry and company practices in facilities and processing.
• Knowledgeable in federal, state, and local regulations and codes.
• Knowledge of maintenance skills and the general maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements as they relate to facilities, maintenance, and metrology.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language (statement common to all Job Descriptions).
• Must be able to gather and evaluate complex data to make effective decisions to accomplish work. Requires ability to accurately perform mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division within both metric and numeric math systems. Percentages and decimal points are used in the calculations.
• Must be able to comprehend and satisfactorily perform verbal and written instructions and procedures. Must be able to maintain attention to procedural details while performing repeated monotonous work.
• Must be able to perform work while wearing required personal protective equipment, i.e., respirators, eye protection, rubber gloves, arm protectors, and safety shoes.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or rotate equipment or containers weighing up to 50 pounds. For items weighing over 50 pounds, must be able to perform the same functions with assistance.
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform work elevated above ground level. Must be able to climb as many as 3 flights of stairs repeatedly during a shift of work.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces for up to 2 hours to clean and maintain equipment. Must be able to perform work in hot, humid, or cold conditions for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to hear in order to identify noise sources as being normal or abnormal during operation of equipment.