Facilities Technician II

WuXi AppTec•San Diego, CA

1d•$25 - $32

About The Position

Responsible to assist with the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repairs of the mechanical and utility systems associated with the WuXi AppTec San Diego facility. This includes the building HVAC and chiller systems, house vacuum pumps, compressed air system, liquid nitrogen tank and distribution system, electrical system, boiler system, laboratory and Kilo Lab fume hoods, and associated utilities/equipment in the Pilot Plant. This includes assisting with maintenance/repairs as well as working with various external contractors and service providers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent with 2-3 years of relevant experience, including facilities repairs.
Willing to learn and understand cGMP requirements for a facility.
Experienced in minor electrical, plumbing and building maintenance.
Technical Skills / Knowledge: Demonstrate capability to learn maintenance and repair of facility-related mechanical equipment and utility systems. Must be willing to work with and learn building HVAC and chiller systems, vacuum pumps, air compressors, electrical systems, boiler systems, and chemical fume hoods (not exhaustive list).
Problem Solving: Responsible for providing input on trouble-shooting support for laboratory/Kilo Lab/Pilot Plant utilities/equipment/Operations to the Lead Technician.
Communication Skills: Effective communication (both oral and written) required to interact with mechanics, Analytical Development, Chemical Development, EH&S, Quality, Operations, and external vendors to accomplish goals.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to hazardous and biohazardous materials (i.e. Chemicals).
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (i.e. lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves).
Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels
Ability to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time
Ability to Lift 50 lbs
Ability to crouch, kneel, bend, twist, and reach
Ability to push/pull 50 lbs routinely/ often
Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Ability to climb Ladders/Stairs/Scaffolding
Ability to work on rooftop equipment
Ability to work in variable temperatures high to freezing
Inside/outside working conditions

Responsibilities

Ensures work is completed correctly and on time.
Performs minor dry wall, plumbing, electrical, and building repairs.
Assists in moving furniture and equipment.
Performs daily checks of the various mechanical and utility systems associated with the WuXi AppTec San Diego facility.
Maintains emergency on-call services for the facility and responsible for communication with Security personnel.
Communicates with Lead Technician and other colleagues to report routine events (i.e. equipment shutdown, impactful maintenance/testing, planned maintenance/calibration, etc.) and exceptional events (i.e. equipment operation issues, equipment out of calibration, etc.).
Works with contractors and vendors as needed for equipment and facility improvements, maintenance, operational adjustments, calibration, etc.
Interacts with HDB Operations, Analytical Development, Chemical Development, EH&S, and Quality groups in an effective manner.
Orders spare parts and necessary repairs/maintenance needed for all facility-related equipment and systems.
Stays current in training to be competent in cGMP, EH&S, and Facilities procedures.
Completes all facilities related SOP training as required
Works with Lead to maintain maintenance and repairs for facility-related equipment to meet customer and business goals.
Ensures cGMP compliance of facility-related equipment.