Area Maintenance Specialist

Sanofi • Framingham, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Framingham Facilities Operations department provides corrective and preventive maintenance and support services for buildings, equipment, and shared utilities at the Framingham site. It is responsible for reliable, efficient, and sustained facility and equipment operations and supports project work and site objectives while ensuring compliance with regulatory, corporate, and site requirements.

The Area Maintenance Specialist performs daily operations, maintenance, and repairs on utility systems, manufacturing equipment, and building systems in a highly regulated, 24x7 cGMP environment. The role supports manufacturing operations and works with cross-functional groups to maintain facility and process equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5–7 years of experience performing operations and maintenance on utility systems, HVAC systems, and/or manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Sufficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including alternating weekends and/or on-call work.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom manufacturing environment, including gowning.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for a maintenance organization in a cGMP biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Licensure in wastewater treatment, refrigeration/air conditioning, electrical work, or plumbing.
• Computer skills using MS Office applications, Building Management Systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair complex utility systems, which may include WFI, RODI, Clean Steam, CIP, autoclaves, glassware washers, production vessels, HVAC, cold and warm rooms, MV and LV electrical distribution, control systems, compressed gases, plant steam and condensate, bulk chemical distribution, and wastewater treatment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing process-related equipment within a cleanroom environment.
• Interpret P&IDs, equipment and system layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications when planning and performing maintenance and repairs.
• May develop technical content for operational procedures, training documents, and maintenance procedures for utility systems.
• Provide information and technical data to secure spare parts.
• Provide responsive customer support with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• May perform startup and commissioning activities as required.
• Collaborate with other support groups, including Engineering, Validation, Quality Assurance, and Metrology.
• Support other functions in a dynamic, cross-functional maintenance team, potentially including HVAC, utilities, and process maintenance.
• Complete and provide accurate documentation as required in cGMP operations.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare and prevention and wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED