Senior Maintenance Technician

AstraZeneca • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading maintenance execution, troubleshooting complex utilities and equipment, and mentoring teammates, while closely partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering. The position is available for two shifts: First shift is 5:00 am - 2:30 pm, and Second Shift is 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The work is crucial for keeping therapeutics on track by maintaining validated systems, driving reliability, and enabling patients to receive life-changing treatments.

Requirements

• 6–10+ years in GMP biopharma or cell therapy/ATMP maintenance, including cleanrooms and regulated utilities.
• High School Diploma/GED, associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance or equivalent military/apprenticeship training; or related field a plus.
• Technical expertise in HVAC for controlled environments, clean steam/chilled water/process gases, electrical systems up to site-authorized voltage, reading P&IDs/schematics/single-line diagrams, and basic PLC/HMI.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GDP, deviations/CAPA, and validation/qualification for utilities.
• Experience with CMMS, BMS/EMS; comfortable with digital workflows and e-logbooks.
• Clear communication, teamwork, prioritization, and mentoring skills.

Nice To Haves

• Vibration/thermography basics.
• Manufacturer training on chillers/controls.
• GxP/cleanroom coursework.
• Safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive/predictive/corrective maintenance on cleanroom HVAC, BMS/EMS, process equipment (incubators, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, freezers, pumps, single‑use systems), and critical utilities (clean steam, chilled water, gases, compressed air).
• Operate and troubleshoot boilers, steam generators, cooling towers/chillers, and water treatment systems.
• Support cleanroom integrity (HEPA, pressure differentials, temp/RH).
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Calibrate instruments.
• Contribute to equipment qualification (URS/IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Own documentation in CMMS with impeccable GDP.
• Champion EHS (LOTO, permits, OSHA/NFPA 70E).

Benefits

• Qualified retirement programs
• Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees