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)

Skills

• Maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Reading and applying SOPs, GMP practices, and regulatory requirements
• Documentation and training others

Education

• High school diploma or GED; 2-year technical certificate or military equivalent

Additional Requirements

• Work in a controlled environment requiring protective clothing; potential need for respiratory protection in chemical areas
• Ability to work in cold, wet environments and across multiple shifts, including weekends
• Experience with boiler room equipment, critical systems, and local GMP practices