Sr Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Henry Schein•Savannah, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Facilities & Maintenance Technician provides advanced, multi-craft industrial, facility, and technical maintenance support for manufacturing and operations equipment and site infrastructure in an FDA-regulated, ISO 13485-certified medical device environment. This role serves as the senior internal technical resource and maintenance technical lead for complex electrical, electromechanical, mechanical, controls, and equipment troubleshooting while leading preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, equipment installations and qualifications, facility modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Facilities & Maintenance Technician works closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, department leadership, vendors, OEMs, and contractors to maintain equipment reliability, minimize downtime, support regulatory and safety requirements, and ensure the facility operates safely and efficiently. The role also leads trains, and mentors’ other maintenance personnel and provides backup support for broader facility and site-service activities.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive multi-craft industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, electromechanical maintenance, or related experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in an FDA-regulated, ISO-certified, or similarly regulated environment preferred.
Advanced industrial electrical and electromechanical troubleshooting skills, including 480V three-phase systems, motor control centers, motors, motor controls, VFDs, starters, relays, sensors, pumps, compressors, generators, and related equipment.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and modify PLC ladder logic and HMI applications (Rockwell Studio 5000/RSLogix, Siemens TIA Portal, or equivalent), servo and motion systems, and industrial networks; working knowledge of CNC equipment, packaging machinery, and specialized manufacturing equipment.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, including mechanical drives, bearings, precision shaft alignment, pumps, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and other industrial equipment; basic welding and fabrication skills preferred.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation.
Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, diagnostic equipment, and other maintenance tools.
Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices (vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), including PM program development and reliability metrics.
Experience with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, calibration, and IQ/OQ/PQ qualification, and integration into preventive maintenance programs.
Knowledge of industrial safety practices, including lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E electrical safety (qualified-person level), arc-flash PPE, work permits, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Working knowledge of GMP documentation practices, change control, and equipment validation requirements under FDA QMSR (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 13485:2016.
Working knowledge of HVAC, compressed air, building automation, and facility utility systems; EPA Section 608 certification preferred.
Ability to safely operate forklifts, powered industrial equipment, and other assigned machinery and obtain required certifications.
Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with OEMs, contractors, vendors, production personnel, Engineering, and department leadership.
Ability to determine when work requires specialized expertise, engineering review, licensing, or external support and appropriately escalate those needs.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities, including structured root cause analysis tools (5-Why, fishbone, FMEA); Six Sigma or reliability training a plus.
Basic understanding of industry practices
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
Ability to set clear team goals, delegate tasks and set deadlines
Very good attention to detail and accuracy
Customer service oriented and ability to work with and resolve complex issues
Ability to plan and arranges activities
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive information
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to multi-task
Ability to manage conflict
Capacity to work effectively under pressure
Good analysis and problem solving skills
Oversee multiple and/or complex projects
Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities
Establish productive working relationships at multiple levels within the organization
Typically 7 or more years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Basic welding and fabrication skills preferred.
EPA Section 608 certification preferred.
Six Sigma or reliability training a plus.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, electromechanical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related systems, including 480V three-phase power distribution, motor control centers, motors, starters, relays, sensors, VFDs, servo drives, HMIs, pumps, compressors, generators, mechanical drives, PLCs, CNC machines, packaging equipment, and specialized manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot, back up, and modify PLC and HMI programs (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent) within approved change-control procedures and diagnose industrial network and communication faults.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery, facility systems, and supporting equipment in accordance with established programs, manufacturer recommendations, and regulatory requirements.
Lead root cause analysis of recurring equipment failures using structured tools (5-Why, fishbone, FMEA) and own resulting corrective actions, parts strategies, equipment modifications, or changes to preventive maintenance practices to improve reliability and reduce downtime; support nonconformance and CAPA investigations as the maintenance subject matter expert.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, technical documentation, and mechanical drawings to safely troubleshoot, repair, install, and start up equipment.
Own the equipment calibration program, including scheduling, out-of-tolerance evaluations, coordination of calibration services, corrective actions, and required documentation.
Complete and document assigned work orders and preventive maintenance activities in the maintenance management system, including findings, repairs, parts used, failure causes, and follow-up requirements.
Maintain accurate preventive maintenance, calibration, inspection, and repair documentation in preparation for internal and regulatory audits and provide technical support during audits as needed.
Serve as the primary technical liaison for OEMs, vendors, and specialty contractors performing complex equipment, electrical, HVAC, controls, compressor, pump, fire-pump, or other technical work.
Coordinate contractor and vendor activities by helping define the problem, establishing site access, monitoring work, verifying equipment function, and confirming repairs or services are completed appropriately.
Lead the installation, relocation, startup, shutdown, modification, and qualification of new or existing production and facility equipment.
Support new equipment implementation by assisting with equipment layout, installation, commissioning, and work instructions; draft and execute IQ/OQ protocols, support PQ, and integrate equipment into the preventive maintenance program in compliance with change-control and validation requirements under FDA QMSR (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 13485:2016.
Perform electrical, mechanical, and plumbing installations, modifications, and repairs, including power and control wiring, within demonstrated qualifications, authorization, applicable codes, and licensing requirements.
Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance content, task procedures, and frequencies using failure history and condition-monitoring tools (vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis); track and report reliability metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, and unplanned downtime.
Serve as maintenance technical lead: prioritize and assign work, train and mentor junior technicians, verify the quality of completed work, and develop maintenance work instructions and training materials.
Support the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems, processes, equipment, and facility operations.
Work with Operations, Engineering, department leaders, vendors, and contractors to plan maintenance and equipment projects while considering production requirements and minimizing operational disruption.
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance on forklifts, powered industrial trucks, warehouse vehicles, and related material-handling equipment.
Ensure all work is documented in the maintenance system and that unsafe equipment is promptly removed from service. Identify critical spare-parts requirements, recurring equipment issues, and emerging reliability concerns; recommend actions to improve equipment availability and maintenance effectiveness.
Identify potential safety, environmental, or security concerns and correct, isolate, or escalate conditions within established training, authority, and procedures.
Provide backup support for general facility maintenance, vendor coordination, inspections, material handling, and site-service activities as needed.
Support emergency preparation and facilities cleanup, stabilization, and remediation following severe weather, equipment failures, or other site events.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours equipment and facility emergencies as required.
Communicate facility, equipment, safety, quality, or manufacturing issues that may affect daily operations or production to appropriate leadership.
Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities related to equipment reliability, maintenance processes, safety, efficiency, and facility operations.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.