Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Fujifilm•College Station, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I performs maintenance and operational support for utilities, facilities, and process equipment at the Texas Biological Facility, the Flexible Biological Facility, and the National Center for Therapeutic Manufacturing on behalf of Fujifilm Biotechnologies Texas. Under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or a designated supervisor, the technician uses technical manuals, online resources, and OEM representatives to keep equipment operational and minimize downtime. Strict adherence to SOPs, cGMPs, quality standards, and applicable FDA guidelines in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility is required. The role supports clean and plant utility systems, building and grounds maintenance, and, following training, critical environment controls and laboratory equipment in GMP clean rooms and environmentally controlled areas. The technician assists operators and other technicians with troubleshooting temperature-controlled process equipment, performs routine work orders and maintenance with limited supervision after training, and supports specialized technicians, contractors, or OEMs during more complex interventions. The position also requires current mandatory training, continued development of technical knowledge, and a positive, professional, customer-oriented attitude. Other duties may be assigned. The role is based at the biomanufacturing facility in College Station, Texas. Attendance is mandatory, the position participates in an on-call rotation, and coverage of different shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required. Physical demands include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and stretching; regular lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders and stairs; and potential exposure to wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, and noisy environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of relevant maintenance work experience; an associate degree, technical degree, or certificate in Mechanical Maintenance, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field and one year of relevant maintenance experience; or a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Maintenance, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field with relevant maintenance experience.
Relevant maintenance work experience, preferably in a biopharma facility with the listed equipment.
Understanding of proper tool use and ability to work safely in and around equipment.
Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles.
Ability to identify potential equipment problems using technical manuals or P&IDs.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to understand written communications and SOPs to perform preventive maintenance or help others understand technical equipment.
Ability to learn quickly and work effectively with little supervision when needed.
Problem-solving ability, including thinking through equipment malfunctions and identifying items to check.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders and stairs.
Ability to work in wet or humid conditions, outdoors, and in noisy environments.
Ability to meet mandatory attendance requirements and participate in on-call coverage.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience in a biopharma research or manufacturing facility, or a related industry.
Experience in a maintenance or mechanic role in a manufacturing facility.
Understanding of clean room construction and basic function, with experience in a biopharma research or manufacturing facility or related industry using the listed equipment.
Experience in an additional maintenance trade, such as apprentice electrician, HVACR, boilers, or pump maintenance.
Knowledge of computerized instrumentation, microprocessor-controlled operations, and micro-measurement equipment.
Knowledge of biomedical or biotechnical equipment, including upstream and downstream equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide maintenance and operational support for clean utility equipment, including clean gases, USP Water for Injection systems, clean steam systems, and RODI water systems.
Maintain and support plant utility equipment, including air compressors, air dryers, steam boilers, heating hot water boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, and waste disposal systems.
Perform facilities, building maintenance, and grounds support.
Train on and perform maintenance involving critical environment controls and critical laboratory equipment in GMP clean rooms and environmentally controlled areas.
Assist operators and technicians with troubleshooting temperature-controlled process equipment, including bioreactors, centrifuges, micro-filtration skids, and autoclaves.
Ensure compliance with internal quality protocols, SOPs, cGMPs, and FDA regulatory guidelines.
Perform routine work orders and maintenance functions with little supervision after training.
Support technicians, specialized maintenance contractors, and OEM representatives during complex equipment interventions.
Keep mandatory training current and comply with site procedures and job performance qualifications.
Continue developing job knowledge and proficiency with different systems.
Maintain a positive, professional, customer-oriented attitude.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide coverage for different shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.