Lead Manufacturing Maintenance Technician III

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to helping customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.

Position: Lead Manufacturing Maintenance Technician III

Location: Frederick, MD 21704

Duration: 3 Months

Job Type: Temporary to permanent

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: Monday to Friday from 02:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Maintenance Technician III is the highest-level technical role within the Facilities Maintenance department. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving critical facility infrastructure, utilities, and mission-critical systems supporting biotech manufacturing, R&D laboratories, warehouse operations, and data center environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive GMP-regulated maintenance experience, advanced troubleshooting capabilities, leadership skills, and expertise in facility systems including HVAC, boilers, utilities, electrical systems, and data center infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all facility infrastructure, utility systems, and mission-critical equipment.
• Respond to facility alarms and execute troubleshooting, repair, and recovery activities.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts on HVAC, boilers, pure steam generators, autoclaves, lab washers, RODI systems, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Operate, maintain, and support mission-critical data center infrastructure including CRAC units, UPS systems, and battery strings.
• Perform and oversee preventive maintenance activities on facility equipment and building systems.
• Participate in emergency on-call rotations and critical system recovery efforts.
• Provide leadership, training, mentoring, and technical guidance to maintenance technicians.
• Author, review, and manage GMP documentation including Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, Methods of Procedure (MOPs), SOPs, and Preventive Maintenance procedures.
• Review and approve work orders for accuracy, completeness, and GxP compliance.
• Serve as a facility and utility subject matter expert during audits and regulatory inspections.
• Monitor facility performance through Building Management Systems (BMS), meter readings, inspections, and utility trend analysis.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within CMMS platforms.
• Coordinate maintenance activities affecting mission-critical infrastructure with site stakeholders.
• Review contractor work scopes, safety analyses, and verify quality of completed work.
• Support commissioning and qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) for facility and utility systems.
• Develop reliability reports and recommend maintenance strategy improvements.
• Support capital planning, equipment replacement strategies, and operational improvements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certifications in multiple mechanical and/or electrical trades.
• Valid driver's license.
• Maryland 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer License required.
• 10 12 years of facilities or utilities maintenance experience within GMP-regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environments.
• Experience supporting at least two of the following environments:
  • GMP Manufacturing
  • R&D Laboratories
  • Warehouse/Distribution Operations
• Advanced troubleshooting skills involving:
  • HVAC systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Utility infrastructure
• Experience authoring and managing GMP quality records, including:
  • Change Controls
  • Deviations/Problem Reports
  • CAPAs
  • Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
• Previous experience serving as a shift lead, crew lead, or team lead.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • FDA, cGMP, EH&S, and ISO regulations
• Experience supporting emergency response and critical infrastructure recovery activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maryland 1st Grade Stationary Engineer License.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification.
• NFPA 70E Qualified Electrical Worker Training.
• Experience with Blue Mountain RAM or similar GMP-compliant CMMS systems.
• Experience with Siemens Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell, or similar BMS platforms.
• Experience supporting data center infrastructure including CRAC and UPS systems.
• Commissioning and qualification experience (IQ/OQ/PQ) within life sciences environments.
• High Pressure Boiler and Low Pressure Boiler Operator Licenses.
• Forklift, aerial lift, scissor lift, and powered industrial equipment certifications.
• PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens S7, or equivalent).
• Technical writing experience including SOPs, MOPs, and maintenance procedures.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.