BSL III Maintenance Technician

Sanofi•Pocono Township, PA

1d•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all site wide equipment in order to maintain a quality Class A environment in GMP, GLP and non GMP facilities at the Swiftwater site. This position reports to and supports the area team Maintenance Manager or Deputy Director who is ultimately responsible for the efficient, effective, and reliable operation of all equipment in their area. The Maintenance Technician will have interactions with all levels of the organization including HSE, M&S (manufacturing & Supply), Engineering, External Contractors, R&D, GCI, Msat, and various other support groups. The Maintenance Technician is a member of a maintenance team that supports GMP, GLP and/or non GMP, areas at the Swiftwater site. The equipment and systems include both GMP, GLP and non GMP areas. The 7/24 GMP production environment requires maintenance under regulated conditions. The work performed by the Maintenance Technician and documentation of this work has a direct impact on the manufacturing operations and quality results of the site. We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world. We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate degree with 3+ years of experience in equipment maintenance
High School Diploma with 5+ years of experience in equipment maintenance
In-depth equipment knowledge and strong troubleshooting skills
Understanding of precision maintenance concepts
Must be in the Medical Surveillance Program
Support 24/7 coverage of BSLIII facility
Participate in FBI Clearances
Be able to pass and maintain N95 and Full-Face Respirators Certification

Nice To Haves

Electrical knowledge and experience with troubleshooting electromechanical systems
Relevant training and certifications in maintenance or related fields
Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) helpful

Responsibilities

The ability to multitask, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, evaluate and repair site wide equipment is critical to the success of this role and the maintenance department.
This position requires the technician to work on intricate and site-specific equipment and systems.
Technicians to work up to 25% overtime with short notice and working various shifts depending on business needs and production cycles.
The Maintenance Technician interfaces closely with the customer to provide reliable, safe, and efficient equipment operation and uptime.
Timely execution of preventive/corrective maintenance
HSE considerations for maintenance (permits, PTW, LOTO)
WO accuracy and completeness
Continuous improvement for maintenance operations
Preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial and process equipment including but not limited to the following: Autoclaves, Process control devices, Pump repairs, rebuilds, replacement, Motor replacement and alignment, Schematics and the ability to read blueprints, Electricity including DC controls, single phase and 3 phase up to 480V, Refrigerators, freezers, and incubators, Process chillers and temperature control units, Water For Injection (WFI) Clean Steam, RO/DI, Purified water, Replacement of valves and piping system repairs, Basic computer skills in MS Office and SAP, Air Handling Unit Operations, Tensioning of belts and alignment, Bearing replacement, Knowledge of VFD’s, VAV’s, Knowledge of steam principals, JCI Metasys Systems