Lonza America Inc

Maintenance Specialist - Utilities

Lonza America Inc$93K — $155K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in scientific or engineering discipline or equivalent experience with at least 3 years in Utilities, Maintenance, or Instrumentation.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment, preferably in drug product or substance equipment maintenance.
  • Thorough knowledge of safety principles and quality systems in regulated settings.
  • Proficient in maintenance principles and techniques with a proven application record.
  • Strong technical leadership skills, both work independently and in a team.
  • Experience with engineering documentation like P&IDs and Design Specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and approve preventative maintenance and calibration procedures for utility operations.
  • Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams for technical infrastructure improvements.
  • Conduct assessments for discrepancies and quality investigations.
  • Participate in the design and qualification of utility and process equipment systems.
  • Engage with Corporate Engineering on facility modifications and new installations.
  • Communicate with various departments to ensure equipment performance.
  • Review and approve maintenance-related documents and work orders.

Benefits

  • Performance-related bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) matching plan
  • Life Insurance and disability insurance options
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Paid Time Off
Full Job Description

Location: Vacaville, CA

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

The Maintenance Specialist will provide technical support for maintenance and related equipment or system improvements and modifications, and will support cross functional project teams in the delivery of expense/capital projects at the Vacaville Manufacturing Facility. The Maintenance Specialist will interact with and successfully present related information to domestic and international regulatory agencies. This role will support or specialize in various Utility equipment operations and maintenance. This role may support various other disciplines, to include; instrumentation, Process equipment, and/or HVAC equipment.

What you will get:

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $93,000 to $155,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

  • Performance-related bonus

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) matching plan

  • Life Insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance

  • Employee assistance programs

  • Paid Time Off

What you will do:

  • Develop, review, and approve preventative maintenance, calibration, and/or cleaning procedures for clean and plant utility operations, equipment and systems. 

  • Collaborate with maintenance and engineering staff in the continuous improvement of technical infrastructure required to support Process, Lab, or Utility equipment and systems, including specifications, procedures, and implementation of best maintenance practices.

  • Conduct technical assessments as part of discrepancy evaluations, CAPAs, and Quality investigations.

  • Participate in design, implementation, commissioning and qualification of process/utility equipment systems.

  • Collaborate with site and Corporate Engineering on facility modifications, process expansions and new installations; provide engineering technical expertise and guidance to other technical staff members; supporting standard failures though Reverse Trace Reports.

  • Interact and communicate with Manufacturing, Quality, Technology, and Engineering to ensure satisfactory performance of process equipment/systems.

  • Review and approve Work Orders, Change Records, and Maintenance related documents.

What we are looking for:

  • BA/BS or equivalent in a scientific or engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Utilities, Maintenance and/or Instrumentation, or 5 years of equivalent experience in a related industry. 

  • Comprehensive knowledge of safety principles and quality systems in a highly regulated manufacturing environment; 3 to 5 years working in a cGMP, manufacturing environment, ideally providing maintenance support on Drug Product or Drug Substance equipment

  • Strong proficiency in maintenance principles and techniques, and demonstrated ability in successfully applying that knowledge.

  • Strong technical leadership and ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.

  • Experience in engineering documentation such as P&IDs and Design Specifications related to process equipment and systems.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with Maintenance, Technical, Operations, Quality, and senior management.

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About Lonza America Inc

Lonza America Inc is a subsidiary of Lonza Group, a Swiss multinational company that provides products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Lonza America Inc is responsible for the North American market and offers a range of products and services, including custom manufacturing, research and development, and quality control testing. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Lonza America Inc was founded in 1897 and has since grown to become a leading provider of products and services in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Learn more about Lonza America Inc
Size
16,218 employees
Industry
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