Emergent BioSolutions

Sr Facilities Maintenance Technician

Emergent BioSolutions$73K — $88K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of maintenance experience
  • 2-year trades vocational certification or equivalent experience
  • Expertise in at least one specialized maintenance discipline
  • Aptitude for computer systems (e.g., documentation and building automation)
  • Prior experience in cGMP regulated industry preferred
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
  • Customer service and quality-driven mindset

Responsibilities

  • Initiate and work independently on complex maintenance assignments
  • Facilitate, train, and lead teams on repairs and projects
  • Provide technical support for GMP and Non-GMP utility systems
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance on various equipment
  • Execute work orders and document activities in SAP
  • Respond to emergency conditions and perform on-call repairs
  • Oversee outside contractor work within the facility
  • Evaluate system impacts per cGMP when planning work
  • Support campus maintenance activities (e.g., landscaping, snow removal)
  • Ensure excellent site conditions through regular walkthroughs
  • Provide technical support to other departments and projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Potential for merit increases and annual bonuses
  • Opportunity for long-term incentives like stock options
  • Supportive of professional development and training programs
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY The Sr. Facilities Technician is a skilled position responsible for both predictive and preventive maintenance of all equipment on a diverse range of systems. This includes facilities, core utilities, and GMP clean utilities common in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry. This includes not only the physical and skilled aspects to the job, but also planning and communicating work, working with software systems to document work performed according to Good Documentation Practice (GDP). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Takes initiative and works independently on complex assignments. • Able to confidently act as facilitator, trainer and team leader on multi person repairs and projects. • Fully understands work and provides solutions and recommendations in resolving issues. • Provide technical and mechanical support on all GMP and Non-GMP utility systems. • Performs routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) on equipment and systems. • Execute work orders and document work performed in SAP per Good Documentation Practice (GDP). • Respond to emergency and alarm conditions and be on-call per scheduled times for emergency service calls and must respond to the site to repair/address issues. • Perform Corrective Maintenance (CM) on direct impact equipment/systems, which includes RODI, WFI, boilers, Biowaste System, Clean Steam System, Industrial HVAC, Compressed Gases. Also non-impact systems including plant steam, house chillers, heating water systems, etc. • Oversee the work of outside contractors performing work in the facility. • Evaluate potential impact to system per current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) when planning and scheduling work, and openly communicate impact with department management and ensures consensus for repair. • Support campus landscaping, snow removal, pest control systems to ensure safe and excellent site. • Maintain a professional, courteous, respectful relationship with internal customers. • Seek ways to increase operational efficiency and reliability as continuous improvements to all processes. • Participate in 6-S initiatives for Facilities Department and facilitates weekly walk through of buildings, mechanical rooms, and grounds to assure all areas of the site are clean and audit ready every day. • Provides technical support to other Facility Services teams, Engineering projects, and other departments at site. The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS • Minimum of 6-years' or greater experience in maintenance • 2-year trades vocational certification or equivalent experience • This position requires expertise in at least one specialized maintenance discipline and be proved in applying these skills in the operation, maintenance and repair of manufacturing utility systems with biological processes. • Must have aptitude for computer systems including maintenance documentation, email, word, excel, building automation operations • Prior cGMP regulated industry experience is strongly preferred • Must have the ability to multi-task and coordinate workload by priority • Must be customer service and quality driven U.S. Base Pay Ranges and Benefits Information The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from $73,000 to $88,300. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, [and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.] Additionally, Emergent offers a comprehensive benefits package*. Information regarding additional benefits can be found here: https://www.emergentbiosolutions.com/careers/life-at-emergent (*Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies). If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a Human Resources Partner about our compensation philosophy and available benefits. There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

About Emergent BioSolutions

Emergent BioSolutions is a multinational specialty biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It develops vaccines and antibody therapeutics for infectious diseases, opioid overdoses, and provides medical devices for biodefense purposes. Emergent BioSolutions was founded in 1998, and has since grown to employ approximately 1,800 people worldwide. The company's main products include BioThrax, a vaccine for anthrax; ACAM2000, a vaccine for smallpox; and RSDL, a medical device used to remove or neutralize chemical agents from the skin. Emergent BioSolutions has been awarded several contracts from the US government to develop and supply vaccines and treatments for biodefense purposes. The company has also been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maryland.
Learn more about Emergent BioSolutions
Size
2,416 employees
Market Cap
$552.2 million
Industry
Net Income
$305.1 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+29.7%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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