Facilities Technician III
Biogen
Facilities Technician III
About This Role
As a Facilities Technician III, your primary duties will be to operate, and repair chill water cooled GMP and non-GMP air handlers. Ability to troubleshoot motor control, perform bearing replacement and alignment, and valve replacement. Knowledge and understanding of steam, HHW and chilled water operational equipment, i.e. steam traps, check valves, control valves.
In this role, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of chilled water-cooled air handling units (AHUs), including both GMP and non-GMP systems, as well as associated ventilation and exhaust systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot chilled water-cooled AHUs, exhaust fans, and related HVAC components.
Troubleshoot air handler controls connected to Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Diagnose and repair mechanical issues, including the replacement of motors, bearings, and control valves.
Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks such as filter and belt replacements, and AHU cleaning.
Ensure proper functioning of steam, hot heating water (HHW), and chilled water systems, including steam traps, check valves, and control valves.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of steam, hot heating water (HHW), and chilled water operational equipment, including steam traps, check valves, and control valves.
Maintain compliance with safety and operational standards in both GMP and non-GMP environments.
Additional Duties
Operate all utility systems that supply manufacturing. Train others as needed in the operation and maintenance of utility systems and serve as system expert.
Maintain utility systems and respond to critical alarms. Log readings on various plant equipment systems and investigate when alarms occur.
Monitor utility systems through the BMS control systems.
Conduct tours through the mechanical spaces to ensure no adverse events have occurred.
Alarm response for all associated GMP areas and controlled spaces.
Who You Are
You are a problem solver and team player that is eager to learn new technical equipment and processes. You are an expert in HVAC systems. This position will provide you the opportunity to collaborate with a broader engineering and maintenance group to support manufacturing and essentially to make a difference in patient lives.
Qualifications
This work requires occasionally climbing ladders, crawling into tight spaces, moving/lifting test equipment up to 50 lbs. as well as working in clean spaces where gowning is required. Ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time is also required.
High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years prior industry experience OR 2 years trade school plus experience OR commensurate military experience.
Position requires knowledge and usage of hand and power tools to perform assignments.
Preferred Skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization and time management skills.
Experience working with HVAC in a manufacturing environment
Ability to interpret mechanical specification drawings and other technical data sheets.
Basic computer skills. (Microsoft Office Suite).
Proficient with lock-out tag-out safety procedures and energized system work practices.
Able to follow written and oral instructions for complex tasks
Ability to work rotating shifts, night shifts, extended shifts, and/or weekends
Practical knowledge of GMP’s
Prior experience as a utility operator in a complex pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.