(CW) Maintenance Mechanic 1 (Contract)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.•Novato, CA

10d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic 1 operates and performs preventive maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on facility utility systems and process equipment supporting BioMarin manufacturing facilities. The role works under the direction of the GMP Maintenance Supervisor and follows cGMP regulations, SOPs, company policies, and safety practices. Equipment includes purified water systems (RO, DI, WFI), pure steam generators, plant steam boilers, air compressors, vacuum systems, chillers, HVAC units, hot HVAC water boilers, process equipment, and other facility equipment. The position also supports maintenance planning and coordination, documentation, compliance, equipment start-up, parts ordering, and response to equipment alarms. It coordinates with internal teams and trades, provides training to mechanics and technicians, and may back up the Lead Maintenance Mechanic and supervise Building Technicians as required. The schedule is a grave shift, Sunday through Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., for four 10-hour days.

Requirements

Ability to lift 50 pounds as required.
Technical knowledge.
Detailed attention to machinery maintenance.
Adherence to strict quality standards.
Thorough documentation skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills.
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; lift up to 50 pounds as required.
Perform plumbing, electrical, and mechanical projects.
Write and review maintenance-related work instructions and SOPs.
Complete scheduled preventive maintenance, service request, 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.
Maintain compliance with company and OSHA safety standards.
Coordinate maintenance operations with Quality Control, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Sciences, and other functions as required.
Provide backup assistance to the Lead Maintenance Mechanic and supervise Building Technicians as required.
Prioritize, plan, and schedule service request, repair, and preventive maintenance work, coordinating multiple disciplines and trades.
Coordinate between departments and serve 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).
Participate as an active member of BERT.
Follow company policies and compliance-related SOPs; complete other tasks or projects assigned by management.
Support environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems by identifying hazards, reporting incidents, and participating in EHS initiatives and training.