Facility Manager - BioTech

Our client, a cell and gene therapy manufacturer, is looking for a hands-on Lead Maintenance Technician. You'll keep their cGMP utilities, process equipment and cleanroom infrastructure running and compliant, and help develop a team of maintenance techs.

What You'll Do

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance on building and utility systems, including HVAC, WFI generation and distribution, clean steam, compressed gases, and plumbing and electrical.
• Maintain and troubleshoot process equipment such as pumps, valves, autoclaves, centrifuges, reactors, biosafety cabinets and isolators.
• Perform calibrations, or oversee the vendors who perform them.
• Manage preventive maintenance assignments and work orders in the CMMS.
• Document all work to GMP standards, on paper and electronically.
• Read and work from P&IDs, layouts, wiring diagrams and equipment specs.
• Do daily rounds on GMP and non-GMP equipment and respond to building management system (BMS) alarms.
• Support CAPAs, deviations and change controls.
• Help plan and execute annual shutdowns.
• Escort and coordinate outside contractors and vendors in controlled areas.
• Improve SOPs and maintenance practices.
• Train and mentor less experienced technicians.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED. Trade school or a technical degree is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems and building management systems.
• Ability to follow SOPs, P&IDs and work instructions precisely.
• Experience leading or mentoring other techs.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and comfort with MS Office.
• Ability to lift 50 lb and work in varied conditions, including cleanroom gowning.

Nice to have

• 6+ years of maintenance experience in a GMP environment (pharma, biotech or medical device).
• A license in electrical, plumbing, refrigeration (EPA 608) or wastewater treatment.
• Experience with Blue Mountain RAM or another CMMS, such as Maximo or SAP PM.
• Experience with Siemens Desigo or another BMS or control system.