BSL III HVAC Technician - 2nd Shift

Sanofi • Swiftwater, PA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The BSL III HVAC Technician supports the design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of site-wide equipment to maintain a quality Class A environment in GMP, GLP, and non-GMP facilities at the Swiftwater site. The role is part of a maintenance team supporting regulated production areas, where maintenance work and its documentation directly affect manufacturing operations and site quality. The technician works with teams across HSE, Manufacturing & Supply, Engineering, external contractors, R&D, MSAT, and other support groups. The position reports to and supports the area team Maintenance Manager or Deputy Director, who is responsible for efficient, effective, and reliable operation of equipment in the area.

This role involves intricate, site-specific HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and process equipment. It requires timely preventive and corrective maintenance, accurate and complete work orders, attention to HSE requirements, and ongoing improvement of maintenance operations. The technician interfaces with customers to support safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation and uptime. The role supports a 24/7 BSL III facility and may require up to 25% overtime with short notice, varied shifts based on business and production needs, and work on holidays and weekends as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate degree and at least 2 years of equipment maintenance experience, or high school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of equipment maintenance experience.
• In-depth equipment knowledge and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of precision maintenance concepts.
• Ability to multitask and troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work on intricate and site-specific equipment and systems.
• Must be able to participate in the Medical Surveillance Program.
• Must participate in FBI clearances.
• Must be able to pass and maintain N95 and full-face respirator certification.
• Ability to work up to 25% overtime with short notice and varied shifts based on business needs and production cycles.

Nice To Haves

• Strong electrical knowledge and experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems.
• Relevant training and certifications in maintenance or related fields.
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Support the design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of site-wide equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on industrial and process equipment.
• Troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and process systems; evaluate and repair site equipment.
• Maintain equipment and systems in GMP, GLP, and non-GMP areas under regulated conditions.
• Support reliable, safe, and efficient equipment operation and uptime by interfacing closely with customers.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance in a timely manner.
• Follow HSE requirements for maintenance, including permits, PTW, and LOTO.
• Complete accurate and comprehensive work orders and maintenance documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance operations.
• Perform maintenance on equipment and systems including cold boxes, freezers, autoclaves, process control devices, pumps, motors, refrigerators, incubators, process chillers, temperature control units, water systems, clean steam, air handling units, and associated valves and piping.
• Read schematics and blueprints; work with electrical systems including DC controls, single-phase, and three-phase power up to 480V.
• Perform belt tensioning, alignment, bearing replacement, and motor replacement and alignment.
• Support 24/7 coverage of the BSL III facility.
• Work overtime, varied shifts, weekends, or holidays as required by business needs and production cycles.
• Participate in FBI clearances and maintain required medical surveillance and respirator certifications.

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; further benefits information is available through the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree