Senior Maintenance Technician

AstraZeneca • Rockville, MD

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Technician performs ongoing corrective, predictive and preventative maintenance for the process equipment and utility equipment. This role requires the ability to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to ensure optimal operation of the process and utility equipment. This onsite-role is based in Rockville, MD and reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma with 6+ years OR Associate's Degree 4+ years OR BA/ BS with 2+ years, or equivalent experience in the mechanical trades.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience within a GMP biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with GMP regulations, FDA guidelines, and industry best practices related to equipment maintenance and reliability.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintenance-related documentation in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations related to facility and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Complete emergency repair, rebuilding, changeover and inspection work on process related equipment.
• Install, inspect, test, adjust, repair and perform line turnarounds, changeovers, and preventative maintenance per established procedures.
• Complete documentation and required functions in the work order system to close out activities in compliance with cGMPs.
• Responsible for equipment and system performance through data monitoring within the assigned operating area.
• Use a variety of testing, tools, and measuring equipment in the efficient maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic, environmental monitoring, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical line equipment.
• Install new equipment and oversee equipment upgrades according to site SOPs.
• Perform 5S activities and maintain organization of operating areas.
• Perform work requirements in a responsible manner, following SOPs, cGMPs and established safety procedures following OSHA requirements and guidelines.
• Be familiar with “Material Safety Data Sheets” for area chemicals.
• Maintain records and logs in performance of job responsibilities. This will include mathematical computation where needed.
• Work with minimal supervision under the direction of the Maintenance Manager.
• Utilize appropriate problem solving and troubleshooting techniques to complete equipment repairs.

Benefits

• A qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• Paid vacation, holidays, and paid leaves
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree