MFG Instrumentation Technician

Bristol Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

23h • $49 • Onsite

About The Position

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, upgrades and installs all electrical and instrumentation components, equipment and systems related to NBR R&D Manufacturing facilities. Applies knowledge and experience in electrical and instrumentation systems of pharmaceutical related building systems and associated process equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, repairs & maintenance of all types of process equipment (glass lined vessels, dryers (conical & filter), filters, centrifuges), fluid bed processers, high shear granulators, lyophilizers, autoclaves, water for injection stills, waste neutralization systems pumps, motors, heat exchangers, coils, fans, strainers, traps, boilers, chillers, vacuum systems, etc. Maintains knowledge of and compliance with all applicable codes and regulations as required. Obtains and keeps current all required licensing and certifications associated with the job. Plan and layout work details in the assembly, installation, testing, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical apparatus, control equipment and wiring used in industrial light and power distribution systems including equipment such as generating equipment, panels, automatic switches, complex circuit breaking units, transformer units, substations and alarms. Work from and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, sketches, ladder diagrams and verbal instructions. Ability to perform intricate repair, replacement and adjustment (including calibration) on industrial automation and process control instrumentation and devices. This includes, but is not limited to, indicating, recording, testing and controlling instruments used principally on or in conjunction with manufacturing, development or testing equipment to denote and regulate temperatures, pressures, pH, flows, liquid levels, light source measurement and other similar factors. Replace or service such equipment as transmitters, switches, thermostats, flow meters, spectrophotometers, thermometers and others based on electronic or pneumatic operating principles. Diagnose instrument troubles utilizing diagnostic equipment, meters and tools to determine whether an instrument is to be repaired, adjusted or returned to the manufacturer. Install or direct the installation of new instruments and check their operation by assisting in full loop check out procedures. Instruct equipment operators in the care and use of the various instruments. Assist in providing substitute equipment while the regular equipment is out of order. Instruct, advise and work with others as required in performing ordinary inspection, repair and service work. Maintain a variety of scales and balances, checking calibration, making necessary adjustments and repairs, replacing parts, etc. Perform other duties of an equal or lesser nature including, but not limited to, the preparation of routine inspection reports, making simple calculations and handling of related paperwork as required. Possesses experience and training in reactive, preventive and predictive maintenance in the areas of electrical, instrumentation, calibration, and scales with journeyman status in at least one. Those with Journeyman status shall be considered to retain Journeyman status within their trade. Documents clearly, all work performed on the CMMS system work orders. Complete all other work associated with the assignment by working cooperatively with other trades. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation in and associated with the CMMS, facilities and equipment under strict compliance t OSHA, GDP, GLP, cGMP, federal, state and local regulations.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Knowledge of maintenance activities and familiarity with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), preferably Maximo.
• Ability to prioritize and support multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Safety culture
• Ability to work well with co-workers and outside contractors
• Knowledgeable in Instrumentation and Calibration
• Working from heights
• 5+ years relevant facilities and maintenance experience within pharmaceutical industry manufacturing
• Experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS / Maximo), SharePoint, Outlook, Microsoft Office tools
• HS diploma
• Journeyman papers in a trade and/or 5 years in relevant pharmaceutical facilities and maintenance experience in lieu of journeyman papers

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, upgrades and installs all electrical and instrumentation components, equipment and systems related to NBR R&D Manufacturing facilities.
• Applies knowledge and experience in electrical and instrumentation systems of pharmaceutical related building systems and associated process equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of and compliance with all applicable codes and regulations as required.
• Obtains and keeps current all required licensing and certifications associated with the job.
• Plan and layout work details in the assembly, installation, testing, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical apparatus, control equipment and wiring used in industrial light and power distribution systems including equipment such as generating equipment, panels, automatic switches, complex circuit breaking units, transformer units, substations and alarms.
• Work from and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, sketches, ladder diagrams and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform intricate repair, replacement and adjustment (including calibration) on industrial automation and process control instrumentation and devices.
• Replace or service such equipment as transmitters, switches, thermostats, flow meters, spectrophotometers, thermometers and others based on electronic or pneumatic operating principles.
• Diagnose instrument troubles utilizing diagnostic equipment, meters and tools to determine whether an instrument is to be repaired, adjusted or returned to the manufacturer.
• Install or direct the installation of new instruments and check their operation by assisting in full loop check out procedures.
• Instruct equipment operators in the care and use of the various instruments.
• Assist in providing substitute equipment while the regular equipment is out of order.
• Instruct, advise and work with others as required in performing ordinary inspection, repair and service work.
• Maintain a variety of scales and balances, checking calibration, making necessary adjustments and repairs, replacing parts, etc.
• Perform other duties of an equal or lesser nature including, but not limited to, the preparation of routine inspection reports, making simple calculations and handling of related paperwork as required.
• Documents clearly, all work performed on the CMMS system work orders.
• Complete all other work associated with the assignment by working cooperatively with other trades.
• Responsibilities include maintaining documentation in and associated with the CMMS, facilities and equipment under strict compliance t OSHA, GDP, GLP, cGMP, federal, state and local regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
• Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.

What This Job Offers

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