Sr. Maintenance Technician

Role Summary

The Senior Maintenance and Utilities Technician performs advanced maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs on a variety of critical plant equipment. You will ensure the smooth operation of manufacturing and facilities equipment, contributing to the efficiency and reliability of Takeda's operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance of critical plant equipment.
• Repair building components, utility systems and mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Must be familiar with plant SOPs and Corporate specifications governing the operation of boiler room equipment, critical systems and local GMP practices.
• Will provide a moderate level of troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of building systems, equipment and equipment components which includes Chillers, Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning equipment; Distillation units; Boilers; Compressors; Pumps, Piping, and Plumbing components; Facility equipment.
• Requires some familiarity with generally accepted building, plumbing, piping, electrical, and fire protection practices and codes.
• Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with state and federal EPA regulation and laws.
• Attend required training, meetings, and QWTs.
• Independently perform preventive and predictive maintenance on complex production equipment, including mechanical systems, hydraulics, and PLCs, while mentoring others and recommending process improvements.
• Apply experience of equipment operations, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to maintain system performance in high-complexity environments.
• Use advanced budgeting and accounting tools for maintenance operations, anticipating future needs and guiding others in financial processes.
• Produce clear, structured technical documentation and train others in.
• Support Product Lifecycle Management activities with growing expertise, applying foundational principles under supervision.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED. 4+ years of experience.
• 8+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience (required).
• 2-year technical certificate (HVAC, Utilities, Building Trades) or military equivalent.
• Class 3 Industrial Wastewater Certification.
• Automation/controls experience (DeltaV, Honeywell highly preferred).

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-year technical certificate (HVAC, Utilities, Building Trades) or military equivalent
• Class 3 Industrial Wastewater Certification

Skills

• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Experience with PLCs and mechanical/electrical systems
• Documentation and training delivery
• Budgeting and financial literacy for maintenance operations

Additional Requirements

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body, with hearing protection as needed.
• Remove makeup, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and artificial fingernails in manufacturing areas.
• Work in cold, wet environments.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours.
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.