Lead Maintenance Technician

Merck & Co. • Eno Valley, NC

207d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Maintenance Technician is a leader with strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills responsible for leading peers in supporting the manufacturing process. The individual will possess the ability to lead a team, train others, and contribute to and implement process improvements. This role is responsible for providing equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support for a new product feasibility project/manufacturing support. The technician develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preventative maintenance (PM) plans, as requested, and is responsible for written documentation of activities. The technician will also handle SAP transactions and change control activities including spare part lists and PM plans. The role actively supports, participates, and embraces an inclusive team culture including significant interaction with Operations, Quality, Automation, Technology, and other groups as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Five (5) years of plant maintenance experience with knowledge of technical craft skills.
• Experience with regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficiency in computer systems and applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS.
• Strong leadership skills and planning, scheduling, and time management skills.
• Available for 'On-Call' work rotation and weekend overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation.
• Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automated process equipment in the biopharmaceutical field.
• Knowledge of SAP, DeltaV, and ProCal.

Responsibilities

• Provide equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support for manufacturing processes.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preventative maintenance (PM) plans.
• Document activities and manage SAP transactions and change control activities.
• Support process equipment including tanks, bioreactors, filtration skids, and chromatography columns.
• Maintain support equipment such as washers, autoclaves, and tube welders/sealers.
• Troubleshoot and maintain automated systems including DCS and PLC.
• Initiate and complete routine calibration tasks.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational problems.
• Assist in the identification, development, and implementation of new systems.
• Manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel.

What This Job Offers

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