Facilities Technician - Electrician III / IV-Days

Facilities Technician - Electrician III / IV-Days

At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) is one of 30 production facilities in 18 countries that creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. This biologics manufacturing facility makes a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe. It’s challenging but highly rewarding work, involves more than 675 talented people throughout the manufacturing lifecycle and supporting office functions. We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, and we take time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building events, we take time to recognize our achievements.

We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We are committed to continuous learning and offer ongoing skill building and training for our staff and encourage additional secondary schooling with tuition reimbursement of 100% up to $10,000 each year. The FMC is also an award-winning employer and has been recognized as a ‘Top 50’ Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County’s ‘Best Place to Work’ distinction in 2015 and 2019. Come join our award-winning team and support the manufacture of life-changing medicines for patients across the world.

Everything we do is to make people’s lives better. To us it’s personal, as we invent, make, deliver and support. Taking our cutting-edge innovations from our science labs to patients. Fueled by our aspiration to deliver accelerated growth for our company and to make people’s lives better, there’s never been a more exciting time to shape the next phase of Operations’ evolution and growth. We explore, willing to support new ideas, go above and beyond to find better solutions, every day. This is a place for the resilient – hungry for new challenges and diverse opportunities. The driven – willing to learn, take personal accountability and step out of their comfort zone. To build a collective legacy of doing good for people, the environment and society.

Why Join Operations?

Here we turn molecules to medicines, bringing our Research & Development pipeline to life through a rigorous process of development, manufacturing, testing and delivery. In our fast-paced, growing environment, embrace an exciting opportunity to build a long-term, varied career. With a huge variety of global opportunities and learning from other teams this is the place to embrace lifelong learning and build capabilities, setting your own direction and pace.

If you have the passion and the drive to accelerate growth and make people’s lives better – then this is the place for you.

What you’ll do:

The Facilities Technician – Electrician III/IV-Days will be required to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and utility equipment in support of a Multi-Product Large Scale Biologics Manufacturing Facility, which operates 24/7.

Shift: M-F 5:30AM – 2PM, with alternating on-call support.

The Technician will be responsible for:

• Appropriate knowledge for Alarm Management of utility and facility equipment, such as HVAC air handlers, refrigeration, cold rooms, chillers, cooling tower, pumps and drives, electrical switchgear, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, and emergency generators.
• May work on electrical equipment associated with process equipment, such as bioreactors, centrifuges, purification processing skids, purification columns, glasswashers, and autoclaves.
• Experience with refrigeration systems within cold rooms, refrigerators, freezers, ultra-low freezers
• (-80°C), incubators, cryogenic freezers, and HVAC systems. 
• Familiar with NEC and local electrical codes. 
• Performing work in one or more of the following trades: HVAC/refrigeration, electrical.
• Completing any required (GxP) documentation in a timely manner, including logbooks and work orders.
• Use of basic hand tools, conduit bender and threader.

Minimum Qualifications:

Facilities Technician III & IV

• Good planning and project management skills are necessary
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial electrical systems, such as power distribution, motor controls, drives, switchgear, generators, and related utility equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, P&IDs, and technical manuals
• Must be able to read, write and utilize drawings, mathematics, handbook formulas
• Working knowledge of NEC and applicable local electrical codes
• Experience using a CMMS or similar work order/documentation system
• Ability to complete GMP/GxP documentation accurately and on time
• Ability to work in a cleanroom and manufacturing environment with required PPE
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as climbing, bending, and extended standing
• Ability to work at heights, in mechanical rooms, outdoor conditions, and cleanroom spaces
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency, including work order systems, email, and electronic documentation
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical safety practices and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Familiarity with arc-flash, shock, permits, and safety procedures
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions, stop work when necessary and escalate safety concerns promptly
• Ability to safely use electrical test equipment, hand tools, and required PPE

Facilities Technician III:

• 5 to 10 Years with a High School diploma, technical school or a certificate of completion at a 2-year technical school
• 1 to 3+ Years of experience in plant or equipment maintenance, or military training with majority of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry.

Facilities Technician IV:

• 10 - 15 years with a High School diploma, technical school, certificate of completion at a 2-year technical school.
• 3 to 5+ Years of experience in plant or equipment maintenance, or military training with majority of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Biotech, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing experience
• Journeyman electrician license or equivalent apprenticeship completion
• Experience with HVAC/refrigeration systems and critical utilities
• Experience with BMS/EMS systems
• Experience supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations and on-call response
• Experience with emergency power systems

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Next Steps – Apply today!

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be an excellent fit, please share this posting with them.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 65,068 – $97,602 Annual USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.  

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Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.