Maintenance Technician

Medgene Labs•Brookings, SD

About The Position

Medgene Labs is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide daily operational support to Research and Development or Production staff. The role supports facility efficiency and workplace safety by maintaining equipment, building systems, and grounds in a technology and manufacturing environment that includes laboratory settings where biosafety is important. The successful candidate will work collaboratively, perform detail-oriented work, and follow established procedures and safety protocols. The position may be full-time or part-time. Duties also include assisting with equipment maintenance strategies and the start-up of new equipment, troubleshooting systems, maintaining records and spare-parts inventory, and supporting contractors and other assigned projects.

Requirements

A combination of five or more years of education, training, and experience in one or more of the following: utility operations or maintenance, process equipment maintenance, control systems, HVAC operations or maintenance, or fire systems maintenance.
Knowledge of safe laboratory procedures, basic computer skills, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC fundamentals, and basic laboratory behavior, including a broad understanding of biosafety.
Experience in a regulated environment.
Ability to review, read, and understand process-system and equipment manuals, plumbing and ductwork plans, architectural drawings, HVAC plans, and process P&IDs.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills, with knowledge of processes, systems, and resources.
Ability to follow detailed directions and instructions, perform mathematical computations, and maintain accurate records.
Ability to understand the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Clear and concise communication skills and strong technical and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
Ability to plan and schedule work around maintenance deadlines and coordinate with operations staff to minimize production impacts.
Experience in light mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and equipment maintenance.
Ability to operate equipment, facility, utility, and HVAC systems in accordance with guidelines and operating procedures.

Nice To Haves

Completion of mechanical, electrical, or electrical technical school training.
PLC system troubleshooting experience.
Experience repairing electronics or instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Help ensure facility efficiency and workplace safety.
Assist in designing equipment maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods.
Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment problems, including intermediate troubleshooting of utility, process, and HVAC-related equipment and systems.
Assist in maintaining building systems and grounds.
Follow company safety protocols and participate in safety programs.
Maintain clear and accurate maintenance records and complete work on time in accordance with applicable SOPs, job plans, or MWIs.
Help maintain an up-to-date spare-parts inventory for equipment and systems.
Keep work areas clean and assist with cleaning equipment as needed.
Assist outside contractors performing projects or supplementing the workforce.
Perform routine, semi-skilled maintenance such as carpentry, painting, and plumbing.
Operate assigned equipment, facility, utility, and HVAC systems according to established guidelines and procedures.
Provide basic start-up support for new equipment to verify it meets mechanical design specifications.
Perform other appropriate duties and projects as assigned.