(CW) Maintenance Mechanic 1 (Contract)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical•Novato, CA

About The Position

BioMarin is a rare disease biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for genetically defined conditions. Its Technical Operations group creates drugs for clinical trials and scales production for commercial markets while maintaining manufacturing processes and facilities and supporting quality and regulatory compliance. Under the direction of the GMP Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic operates and performs preventive maintenance on purified water systems (RO, DI, WFI) and associated equipment, pure steam generators, plant steam boilers, air compressors, vacuum systems, chillers, HVAC units, hot HVAC water boilers, process equipment, and other equipment supporting manufacturing facilities. The position ensures utility systems and subsystems are operated and maintained in compliance with cGMP regulations, SOPs, corporate policies, and safety practices. This is a grave-shift contract position operating Sunday through Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., four 10-hour days.

Requirements

Technical knowledge.
Detailed attention to machinery maintenance.
Adherence to strict quality standards.
Thorough documentation.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds as required.
Follow cGMP regulations, SOPs, company policies, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and repair building and process equipment, including HVAC, plant and clean steam, process gases, waste systems, RO/DI and UPW water systems, and environmental chambers.
Inspect facility equipment daily and perform maintenance and repairs; be able to lift 50 pounds as required.
Perform plumbing, electrical, and mechanical projects.
Write and review maintenance-related work instructions and SOPs.
Complete scheduled preventive maintenance work orders, service requests, and repair work orders.
Identify mechanical problems and implement complex corrective actions.
Maintain detailed and accurate records to support GMP and departmental procedure compliance.
Start up new mechanical systems.
Train mechanics and technicians in mechanical repair and maintenance.
Troubleshoot, evaluate, and repair complex equipment.
Assign and review CMMS preventive maintenance, service request, and repair work orders for accuracy and completeness.
Comply with company and OSHA safety standards.
Coordinate maintenance operations with Quality Control, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Sciences, and other relevant functions and trades.
Provide backup assistance to the Lead Maintenance Mechanic and supervise Building Technicians as required.
Prioritize, plan, and schedule service requests, repairs, and preventive maintenance, coordinating multiple disciplines and trades.
Coordinate between departments and act as a point of contact for issues such as HVAC, electrical, janitorial, and landscaping.
Order parts and respond to equipment alarms.
Use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and operate the computerized Building Management System (BMS).
Serve as an active member of BERT.
Complete other projects and tasks assigned by management.
Follow company policies in the Employee Handbook and comply with compliance-related SOPs.
Support environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems; identify hazards, report incidents, and participate in EHS initiatives and training.