Senior Maintenance Technician(Swing Shift)

The Role:

This candidate will be primarily responsible for overall facilities and preventive maintenance (PM) program for Building 6455 & 901 Heinz. Operate and monitor boilers per CA Code of Regulation Title 8, Sec 781.

Perform PM for all Utilities system and equipment. Document PM in Blue Mountain RAM. Manage reactive PM and minimize equipment and facilities down time.

Additionally, the candidate is responsible for proper operation of major sanitary and non-sanitary utilities systems, HVAC, BAS system and general facilities repair. Candidate will troubleshoot/repair equipment/system and supervise vendor/contractor.

Assist supervisor to carry out capital or expense project tasks. Facilitate root cause investigation and CAPA implementation. Perform impact assessment for system/equipment, as needed.

In the role you will:

Perform and prioritize PM activities for sanitary and non-sanitary utilities system (compressed air, C/HWFI, RO/DI, plant steam, clean steam, chilled water, etc). Ensure timely completion of PM activity.

Coordinate schedule for PM activities with stakeholders and other department functional heads. Communicate PM progress periodically to supervisor and stakeholders.

Ensure parts needed for PM are available. Create PM part kit as needed and monitor inventory of spare parts.

Document work order for completion in Blue Mountain RAM system. Ensure all supporting documentation are attached in the RAM system per work order.

Monitor BAS critical system/equipment alarm for any abnormal condition. Response and investigate alarm condition. Ability to react to emergency equipment / system issue.

Communicate with site and management and all stakeholders to coordinate major PM activities and project execution. Communicate status of maintenance activities to stakeholders.

Ability to provide guidance, on-the-job training and sharing of expertise to other mechanics.

Operate and monitor boilers per CA Code of Regulation Title 8, Sec 781.

Perform facilities, utilities system and equipment repair, modification and improvement.

Responsible for proper operation of major sanitary and non-sanitary utilities systems, HVAC and BAS system.

Interface and interacts with other functional department representative to troubleshoot and resolve complex facilities, utilities and equipment issue. Conceive technical solution to a problem.

Execute small expense and capital projects. Assist and facilitate supervisor to carry out project tasks.

Facilitate deviation investigation and CAPA implementation. Perform root cause investigation and product impact assessment as needed.

Supervise and coordinate with vendor and contractor for PM, repair and project execution.

Partner with EH&S representative to address safety and environmental issue.

Create or revise standard operating procedures as needed for improvement of existing standard or procedures. Review / approve procedural changes of others.

Create and execute change control or Critical Work Order to make changes to any GMP system or equipment.

Recommend improvement to current facilities system and equipment. Provide cost estimation.

Facilitate compliances with laws and regulations related to maintenance and operation activities (such as Boiler Permit, Pressure Vessel Permit)

Ensure Eye Washes, Safety Showers and fire extinguishers are routinely inspected

Manage and review pest control program.

Qualifications: About You

Minimum 10 years experience working in facilities and utilities maintenance.

Minimum 5 years experience working in a biotech/pharmaceutical cGMP / cGLP environment.

Trade school, training, certificate or equivalent work experience related to maintenance and facilities management is acceptable.

Competency in boiler operation and maintenance

Technical knowledge and experience in sanitary and plant utilities system, such as CWFI/HWFI, plant steam, clean steam, compressed air, chilled water, HVAC, and clean room.

Ability to read and understand piping/instrumentation diagram, electrical diagram and construction drawing.

Working knowledge in change management and deviation processes.

Experience with GMP equipment qualification / validation.

Experience in supervising vendors

Good interpersonal skills, critical thinking, ability to multi-task effectively, make independent decisions, and resolve complex problems.

Strong organizational skills.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and active listening.

Good computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office.

The ability to lift at least 50 pounds to chest height.

Must be able to climb stairs and ladders on a regular basis. Must be available to be accessible via cell phone, and work a flexible schedule as needed, including nights weekends and on-call.

Ability to squat, crawl, bend and work in loud, wet, and hot/cold environments.

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The targeted salary range for this position is 80,000-105,000 per year. Agenus is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offered is commensurate with Agenus's compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, critical needs of the role, and internal equity.