Senior Biopharma Maintenance & Utilities Technician

Kyowa Kirin North America

Sanford (ME)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401K matching
Profit sharing
Annual bonus
PTO & holidays
Healthcare benefits
HSA & FSA

Job summary

Kyowa Kirin North America is seeking a Senior Maintenance and Utilities Technician to ensure the reliable operation of biopharmaceutical manufacturing site utilities and equipment. You will apply GMP knowledge, manage maintenance projects, mentor technicians, and support regulatory compliance while maintaining a safe production environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with process engineers, QA, and manufacturing staff, with on‑site responsibilities in Sanford, NC.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma with 3–5 years relevant experience.
  • Associates/Bachelor’s Degree with 1–3 years relevant experience.
  • Experience with CMMS platforms (D365 EAM, SAP PM, Maximo) and calibration/documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on bioprocessing equipment.
  • Maintenance of facility utilities (boilers, chillers, HVAC, WFI) and related infrastructure.
  • Document root causes of failures and implement long-term solutions.
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional maintenance projects and site shutdowns.

Skills

CMMS proficiency
Calibration management
Documentation & records
Shutdown planning
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma + 3‑5 yrs
Assoc/Bachelor’s + 1‑3 yrs

Tools

D365 EAM
SAP PM
Maximo

Job description

Kyowa Kirin North America is seeking a Senior Maintenance and Utilities Technician to ensure the reliable operation of biopharmaceutical manufacturing site utilities and equipment. You will apply GMP knowledge, manage maintenance projects, mentor technicians, and support regulatory compliance while maintaining a safe production environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with process engineers, QA, and manufacturing staff, with on‑site responsibilities in Sanford, NC.

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