Sr. Maintenance Technician

Gilead Sciences • La Verne, CA

18h

About The Position

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description Key Responsibilities Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Procure required spare parts, labor, specialized tools, contracts, and documentation (e.g., CRRAs, SOPs) to ensure readiness for work execution. Develop and maintain weekly maintenance schedules and plant shutdown work plans , identifying and coordinating external resources as needed to support recovery activities. Receive and manage work orders from assigned departments; coordinate emergency work requests with Maintenance Supervisors for immediate execution. Maintain and manage backlog files of work orders awaiting scheduling, ensuring prioritization aligns with business needs and requested completion dates. Work Order Estimation & Cost Control Develop detailed job estimates , including task sequencing, required trades, number of mechanics, and labor hours per step. Estimate total work order costs , including direct labor, materials, and overall job cost. Review completed work orders to compare actual labor and material usage versus estimates , identifying opportunities to improve estimating accuracy and work methods. Prepare and maintain maintenance planning and performance reports . Execution Oversight & Coordination Attend production planning meetings and participate in overall plant scheduling , negotiating downtime windows for preventive and corrective maintenance activities. Follow up with Team Leaders and Maintenance Technicians to ensure schedules and work orders are executed as planned. Monitor work order progress and review completed schedules and documentation returned by Maintenance Supervisors. Safety, Compliance & Documentation Ensure safety requirements are prioritized in all maintenance planning and scheduling activities. Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) , current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) , and all applicable regulatory requirements. Revise and maintain SOPs and other controlled documentation as required. Control and manage maintenance inventory and specialized tools . Training & Leadership Function as project lead for assigned maintenance initiatives and shutdown activities. Provide refresher training to departmental groups as needed to reinforce procedures, safety expectations, and best practices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with at least 6 years of relevant maintenance, planning, or manufacturing experience.
• Current Leaving Certificate and Trades Certificate .
• GSL certification (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Procure required spare parts, labor, specialized tools, contracts, and documentation (e.g., CRRAs, SOPs) to ensure readiness for work execution.
• Develop and maintain weekly maintenance schedules and plant shutdown work plans , identifying and coordinating external resources as needed to support recovery activities.
• Receive and manage work orders from assigned departments; coordinate emergency work requests with Maintenance Supervisors for immediate execution.
• Maintain and manage backlog files of work orders awaiting scheduling, ensuring prioritization aligns with business needs and requested completion dates.
• Develop detailed job estimates , including task sequencing, required trades, number of mechanics, and labor hours per step.
• Estimate total work order costs , including direct labor, materials, and overall job cost.
• Review completed work orders to compare actual labor and material usage versus estimates , identifying opportunities to improve estimating accuracy and work methods.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance planning and performance reports .
• Attend production planning meetings and participate in overall plant scheduling , negotiating downtime windows for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Follow up with Team Leaders and Maintenance Technicians to ensure schedules and work orders are executed as planned.
• Monitor work order progress and review completed schedules and documentation returned by Maintenance Supervisors.
• Ensure safety requirements are prioritized in all maintenance planning and scheduling activities.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) , current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) , and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Revise and maintain SOPs and other controlled documentation as required.
• Control and manage maintenance inventory and specialized tools .
• Function as project lead for assigned maintenance initiatives and shutdown activities.
• Provide refresher training to departmental groups as needed to reinforce procedures, safety expectations, and best practices.

Benefits

• This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.
• Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

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