Night Shift Facilities & GMP Technician

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

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Facilities and Engineering Technician for night shift in Houston, TX to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, utility, laboratory and building systems.

You will read blueprints, interpret P&IDs, ensure GMP compliance, maintain CMMS records, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors. This is a site-based role requiring a safety-focused, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Associate's degree or technical certification in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Technology preferred.
• 2+ years in industrial, facilities, or manufacturing maintenance (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, utility, laboratory, and building systems (HVAC, electrical panels, water systems).
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues and implement timely solutions.
• Maintain accurate CMMS records of work performed, equipment status, and parts used.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals for diagnostics and repairs.
• Support GMP compliance by following SOPs and GDP.
• Participate in audits, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate maintenance projects or equipment installations.
• Ensure safe work practices including PPE use, LOTO, confined space entry, and electrical safety.
• Revise/maintain preventive maintenance procedures for chillers, AHUs, refrigeration, cooling towers, generators, autoclaves, etc.
• Perform tasks in a clean room environment per gowning procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

HVAC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or technical certification in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Technology

Tools

CMMS (SAP)

Job description

Lonza is seeking a Facilities and Engineering Technician for night shift in Houston, TX to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, utility, laboratory and building systems.

You will read blueprints, interpret P&IDs, ensure GMP compliance, maintain CMMS records, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors. This is a site-based role requiring a safety-focused, detail-oriented mindset.