Sr Production Maintenance Technician

Emergent BioSolutions; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent BioSolutions in Lansing, MI is seeking a Sr. Production Maintenance Technician responsible for predictive and preventive maintenance of equipment across fermentation, centrifugation, CIP, autoclaves and related systems in a GMP environment.

The successful candidate will document work in SAP per GDP, operate on rotating 12-hour shifts, and support utilities and process equipment within cGMP constraints, with a focus on reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of maintenance experience.
• 2-year trades vocational certification or equivalent.
• Ability to work rotating 12 hour shifts on a rotating day basis.
• General Mechanical Troubleshooting / Repairs.
• Critical utilities knowledge: WFI, steam, gas, RO, water processing.
• Aptitude for computer systems including maintenance documentation, email, Word, Excel, and building automation operations.
• Prior cGMP regulated industry experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate workload by priority.
• Customer service and quality driven.

Responsibilities

• Takes initiative and works independently on complex assignments.
• Facilitator, trainer and team leader on multiperson repairs and projects.
• Provide technical and mechanical support on GMP and Non-GMP utility systems.
• Performs routine Preventive Maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Execute work orders and document work performed in SAP per GDP.
• Maintain process control equipment and control loop systems, with GMP documentation.
• Respond to emergency and alarm conditions and be on-call for site repairs.
• Support campus landscaping, snow removal and pest control systems.
• Supports other maintenance disciplines as needed.
• Maintain professional, courteous relationships with internal customers.
• Seek ways to increase operational efficiency and reliability as continuous improvements.
• Participate in 6-S initiatives and site walkthroughs.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Shift work

General mechanical troubleshooting

Production support equipment

Equipment documentation

Education

2-year trades vocational certification

Tools

SAP

Building automation operations

Job description

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Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to
communities around the world. Here, you will join passionate professionals where our culture is informed
by our values and commitment to protecting and saving lives.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Production Maintenance Technician is a skilled position responsible for both predictive and preventive maintenance of all equipment on a diverse range of systems. This includes fermenters, centrifuges, CIP and piping systems, autoclaves and other machinery common in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry. Experience and knowledgeable maintenance technician that can work in a controlled environment that has closed space and cleanliness requirements. This includes not only the physical and skilled aspects to the job, but also planning and communicating work, working with software systems to document work performed according to Good Documentation Practice (GDP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Takes initiative and works independently on complex assignments.
• Able to confidently act as facilitator, trainer and team leader on multiperson repairs and projects.
• Fully understands work and provides solutions and recommendations in resolving issues.
• Provide technical and mechanical support on all GMP and Non-GMP utility systems.
• Performs routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) on equipment and systems.
• Execute work orders and document work performed in SAP per Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Maintain process control equipment and control loop systems, as well as prepare preventative maintenance documentation and SOPs within cGMP requirements.
• Respond to emergency and alarm conditions and be on-call per scheduled times for emergency service calls and must respond to the site to repair/address issues.
• Support campus landscaping, snow removal, pest control systems to ensure safe and excellent site.
• Supports other maintenance disciplines as needed.
• Maintain a professional, courteous, respectful relationship with internal customers.
• Seek ways to increase operational efficiency and reliability as continuous improvements to all processes.
• Participate in 6-S initiatives for Facilities Department and facilitates weekly walk through of buildings, mechanical rooms, and grounds to assure all areas of the site are clean and audit ready every day.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Minimum of 6-years or greater experience in maintenance
• 2-year trades vocational certificaiton or equivalent experience
• The employee must have the ability to work rotating twelve hour shifts on a rotating day basis
• Working knowledge of the following maintenance functions:
  • General Mechanical Troubleshooting / Repairs
  • Critical Utilities
    • Water for Injection and Pre-treatment Systems
    • Clean Steam Generators
    • Clean Compressed Gas Systems
    • Reverse Osmosis Water Systems
    • Water Softening Processing Equipment
    • Passivation Processes
  • Production Support Equipment
    • Fermenters
    • Autoclaves
    • Parts Washers
• Must have aptitude for computer systems including maintenance documentation, email, word, excel, building automation operations
• Prior cGMP regulated industry experience is strongly preferred
• Must have the ability to multi-task and coordinate workload by priority
• Must be customer service and quality driven

U.S. Base Pay Ranges and Benefits Information

The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from$73,000 to $88,300. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, [and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.]

(*Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies).

If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a Human Resources Partner about our compensation philosophy and available benefits.

(There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.)

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.)

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

ABOUT EMERGENT

Emergent prepares those entrusted with protecting their communities against current and future health threats.

Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actions—whether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness or giving back to the community,we strive every day to achieve this shared goal.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES

• Lead with Integrity
  • We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence
• Stand shoulder to shoulder
  • We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.
• Own it always
  • We are engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments.
• Breakthrough thinking
  • We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve.
• Compete where it counts
  • We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.