Job Description

Sr Building mechanic, Facilities Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientifics Viral Vector Services (VVS) is a rapidly growing, dynamic gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that is seeking sharp individuals to bring the highest quality processes, products and testing to our clients. Our employees are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We are looking for top talent with proven competencies and strong character to join our team and help lead our organization into the future.

Location

Cambridge, MA

How will you make an impact?

Senior Mechanic, Maintenance: A motivated self-starter with high levels of initiative. Responsible for supporting and maintaining the Cambridge, GMP clinical/commercial manufacturing facility utility systems, including HVAC, WFI, PW, RO, Pre-Treatment, Incubators, Compressed Gases, Waste Neutralization, and other building systems. Respond to utility and equipment related alarms, and maintenance issues during manufacturing campaigns. Identify areas of potential, to improve operational performance and compliance. Uphold safety procedures and safe practices. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing support equipment during shift. The role will also be responsible for providing maintenance support for new processing equipment, installations, and modifications to existing equipment. Documents all work in SAP, and equipment log books. Participates in the On-Call duties of providing 24/7 Maintenance support.

What will you do?

* Operate, maintain and monitor all utility systems that supply building utilities.
* Performs preventative, routine, and non-routine maintenance on GMP equipment.
* Serves as system expert on operation and maintenance of utility systems.
* Tracks utility systems through the BMS and Delta V control systems.
* Logs readings on various plant equipment systems and investigates when alarms occur.
* Conducts audits through the mechanical spaces to ensure no adverse events have occurred.
* Documents all work on validated systems including equipment logs, readings, and alarm investigations.
* Analyses water systems performs trend analysis and provides recommendations for program improvements and changes.
* Investigates equipment failures and serves as system expert for troubleshooting and repairs.
* Responds to critical alarms for equipment systems.
* Reacts to loss of electrical power.
* Responds to adverse conditions and implements corrective actions to restore equipment and/or utility to normal operation.
* Works independently but collaborates with equipment Responsible Engineers.
* The ability to lift 50 lbs to a height of 4 feet.
* Follows standard operating procedures (SOP).
* Assesses equipment needs and provides recommendations on system improvements.
* Participate in the Maintenance on-call responsibilities.

How will you get here?

* MASS, Waste Water Operator License, GMP Cleanroom Technician experience, or WFI / RO water systems experience.

Experience

* Experience working in cleanroom manufacturing space.
* Willing to perform technical repairs and maintenance while fully gowned in a class 10K cleanroom facility.
* Experience with most of the following unit operations or technologies:
* WFI systems, Purified Water, Clean Steam
* Compressed gas
* HVAC Operation
* Environmental chambers
* Building Management Systems
* Waste treatment and Bio-inactivation systems
* Practical knowledge of GMPs and working in an SOP environment
* Requires excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work independently
* Prior experience as a utility operator in a complex pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing
* environment
* Strong interpersonal and communications skills; written and oral

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