Facilities Technician III

Facilities Maintenance Technician III

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients' lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Job Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Technician III executes, maintains and improves buildings, equipment, facilities and utility PM Program. This is a key position that ensures the reliable operation of the facility and utility systems for the new Bio-Manufacturing Facility, as well as maintaining the current operation of the existing facilities.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance work on equipment such as steam boilers, HVAC systems, pumps, pneumatic valves, fire sprinkler systems, compressed air/vacuum systems and other utility systems and equipment supporting the facility and manufacturing areas.
• Perform troubleshooting, installations and repairs of complex instrumentation on laboratory and facility systems, ensuring all systems are maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and AGC Biologics internal SOP's.
• Maintain a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOP's and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Support Facility fit/finish on campus to ensure inspection readiness and general facility upkeep for support of clinical and commercial manufacturing.
• Complete maintenance work orders and PM's within the allotted time.
• Maintain all assigned maintenance records, work orders, and training in an orderly and accurate manner in compliance with cGMP's by the utilization of the site CMMS and Document Management Systems.
• Support Regulatory and Internal Audits / Inspections and utilizing good documentation practices.
• Assist with vendors to get maintenance quotes, etc. and interface with maintenance contractors, ensuring work is compliant with AGC's policies and procedures within the facility.
• Assist in the review and development of Maintenance Department Procedures.
• Assist in the development of investigations and initiation of any documentation resulting from Quality Events with respect to the Facility.
• Provide training, coaching and technical direction to lower level Maintenance Technicians.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies including FDA, OSHA, CFR, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of maintenance procedures and techniques related to facility and utility systems such as: Emergency generators, Fire systems, steam/hot water boilers, vacuum pumps, Incubators, Analytical equipment, and Process tanks, laboratory equipment/systems, as well as facility construction/civil work.
• Intermediate to advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
• Intermediate to advanced analytical and problem solving skills and experience applying these skills to resolve technical problems.
• Intermediate to advanced skills and experience in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Computer literacy in a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) such as Blue Mountain or similar computer based maintenance program desirable.
• Intermediate to advanced ability to works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations to management.
• Knowledgeable of Electrical, Mechanical, Building Automation Control, PLCs, Process Improvement Methodologies, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Utilities Process and construction and facility repairs desirable.
• Knowledgeable of documentation requirements for cGMP manufacturing desirable.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, customer focus, and professionalism.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics with assistance when needed.
• Ability to work quickly and effectively without constant supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with a minimum of 7-10 years of overall experience in maintenance related activities required; Associates degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field desired.
• Experience in a cGMP or other FDA regulated operation or a bio-tech facility is preferred.
• Experience with Start-Up & Commissioning of cGMP Facility is preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and stretching.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs of various heights.
• Ability to be exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to be exposed to noisy environments.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds briefly.

Compensation

$28.7 - $39.50/hour

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients' most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice.

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.