Area Maintenance Specialist

Sanofi • Framingham, MA

2d • $37 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

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

The role operates and maintains complex systems, supports manufacturing and facility operations, contributes to technical procedures and documentation, and works with cross-functional site groups. The position requires work in a cleanroom manufacturing environment, including gowning, and rotating 12-hour day shifts.

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 suite applications, Building Management Systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair complex utility systems, potentially including WFI, RODI, Clean Steam, CIP, autoclaves, glassware washers, production vessels, HVAC, cold/warm rooms, medium- and low-voltage 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.
• Develop technical content for operational procedures, training documents, and maintenance procedures for utility systems, as needed.
• Supply information and technical data to secure spare parts.
• Provide responsive customer support with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Perform startup and commissioning activities as required.
• Collaborate with other support groups, including Engineering, Validation, Quality Assurance, and Metrology.
• Work in a dynamic, cross-functional maintenance team supporting functions that may include HVAC, utilities, and process maintenance.
• Complete and provide accurate documentation 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.
• Company employee benefit programs may be available to eligible employees.
• Opportunities to grow talent and develop a career through promotion or lateral movement, locally or internationally.
• A rewards package that recognizes employee contributions.

What This Job Offers

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