Senior Facilities Mechanic

Novartis Farmacéutica; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Senior Facilities Mechanic to manage mechanical repairs and oversee maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a GMP environment and must be flexible with shifts. Join a community dedicated to improving patient lives through innovative therapies.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Sign-on bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in a GMP environment.
• Black Seal license preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversees mechanical service calls and determines necessary repair work.
• Leads calibration program and repairs instruments.
• Provides technical training and guidance to staff.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office applications

Ability to monitor BMS phone 24 hours/day

Flexibility to accommodate all shifts

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Building Maintenance System (BMS)

Job description

The Senior Facilities Mechanic is responsible for performing a wide variety of activities following cGMPs and all safety regulations.

About the Role

365 days a year, we aspire to be the best manufacturer of Cell & Gene therapies to ensure our patients have the treatments they need to live longer, healthier lives.

This role is located on-site in Morris Plains, NJ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please note the shift for this role rotates every 4 months. Sunday through Wednesday; Wednesday through Saturday (5am - 330pm)

Major accountabilities:

• Oversees mechanical service calls and in-house repairs throughout facility and grounds, and determines necessary repair work.
• Monitors work in one or more maintenance trades including electrical, HVAC, plumbing and rou tine equipment repair and installation of office fixtures.
• Acts as the interdepartmental liaison between the calibration team and the supported groups, coordinating scheduling issues, resolving calibration-related problems, and providing technical support, as required to all groups internal/external.
• Leads calibration program and repairs instruments, including troubleshooting of equipment and system malfunctions, ensuring compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Provides technical training and guidance to staff members.
• Monitors and operates the Building Maintenance System (BMS).
• Responsible for timely execution and compliance for related PMs; supports department work order system program.
• Defines facility SOPs and other appropriate procedures to ensure high reliability of department documentation and procedures.
• Uses ability as a skilled specialist to contribute in development of concepts and techniques and to complete tasks in creative and effective ways.
• Works on assignments that are extremely complex in nature where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations.
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may pro vide guidance and oversee the activities of other support personnel.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $66,800 to $124,000/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

• High School Diploma required, Associate's Degree preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in a GMP environment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Ability to monitor BMS phone 24 hours/day.
• Flexibility to accommodate all shifts.
• Must have the ability to work around laboratories, manufacturing areas and equipment, and must be able to regularly lift 10 - 20 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Black Seal license preferred.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Division Operations

Business Unit Innovative Medicines

Location USA

State New Jersey

Site Morris Plains

Company / Legal Entity U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation