Senior Mechanic, Maintenance - DPF

Role Summary

The Senior Mechanic, Maintenance is primarily responsible for timely completion of preventive maintenance, intermediate level troubleshooting, and highly effective repairs of GMP manufacturing equipment, clean utilities, and all associated support systems. This role also supports monitoring and maintaining base utilities, buildings, electrical systems, water systems, steam systems, HVAC and refrigeration, Life Safety Systems, and grounds in a cGMP facility.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned preventive & corrective maintenance and provide proper documentation of work performed in the CMMS in accordance with policies and instructions
• Ensure production and facility systems operate efficiently by following set processes and by monitoring and inspecting equipment and facilities
• Perform highly effective repairs of manufacturing equipment and all associated support systems and utilities with limited or no oversight
• Assist or perform monitoring and maintaining boiler system including chemical testing and charging of brine tanks for feed water softeners as assigned
• Request assistance from more experienced or senior team members as needed and aid less experienced or junior team members as requested
• Adhere to SOPs and participate in all assigned training
• Ensure all facility and production systems are cGMP compliant
• Ensure vendors and contractors are trained in applicable procedures regarding safety, environmental, and health compliance
• Assist in special projects and/or construction projects, which may include demolition, renovation, and new construction
• Participate in emergency and after-hours on-call rotation to ensure continuous operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Required: 6+ years of experience as maintenance personnel in an industrial, pharma/bio, or manufacturing environment
• Required: Proficient cGMP and ISO regulatory knowledge
• Required: Ability to successfully interact with various levels of employee and management
• Required: Ability to convey complex technical information clearly
• Required: Ability to interpret and meet internal and external client needs during product or service development, manufacturing, marketing, delivery, and support
• Required: Ability to troubleshoot complex machines/MEP/cGMP systems and components to ensure safe operation and adherence to building and local codes
• Required: Ability to work independently on projects without close supervision
• Required: Ability to maintain records and reports to comply with departmental policies
• Required: Ability to work in environments with dust and debris using PPE in installation, maintenance, alteration, and repair of building/facility systems
• Required: Adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements defined in cGMPs
• Required: Willingness to learn aseptic technique and demonstrate proper cleanroom behavior
• Required: Ability to follow and execute SOPs
• Required: Basic computer skills
• Required: Intermediate knowledge of Building Automation Systems
• Required: High-level understanding of equipment and methods of operation, including manufacturing/process equipment, BMS/BAS, fire/life safety, purified water, environmental monitoring, and other systems
• Required: Must not have interaction with pigs outside the company

• Preferred: Associate Degree in advanced technical training
• Preferred: 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/medical devices industry

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Associate Degree in advanced technical training (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Job location: Initially remote during site construction; eventually onsite in Houston, TX
• Travel: Up to 5% long-term, may be higher during the first year