Maintenance Mechanic - (29604)

Summary of the position:

The Facility Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant utilities and facility systems in a pharmaceutical GMP environment. This role ensures the reliable operation of plant utilities and critical utility systems, including Reverse Osmosis (RO) water systems, Water for Injection (WFI), and Pure Steam generation and distribution systems. The Facility Mechanic will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring facilities and utilities remain compliant, reliable, and audit-ready at all times.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Ensure all work is performed following safety policies, GMP standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prioritizes safety in all tasks by adhering to established safety procedures, completing required safety documentation, and ensuring work is performed in a safe and compliant manner.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of mechanical system and process equipment essential for the operation and maintenance of plant utilities and critical utility systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility equipment and critical GMP utility systems (RO, WFI, Pure Steam, HVAC, compressed air, boilers, chillers, etc.).
• Diagnoses machine failure and implement effective repairs to eliminate root causes.
• Conduct troubleshooting and repairs to minimize downtime and ensure continuous support to manufacturing operations.
• Monitor utility performance, record critical parameters, and maintain accurate GMP documentation in compliance with ALCOA principles.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to ensure utilities meet operational needs and compliance requirements.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to utility and facility alarms or emergencies.
• Assist engineering and others with the design, installation, and certifications of installation and modifications to systems and equipment
• Perform scheduled maintenance and testing of fire protection and alarm systems
• Perform scheduled maintenance and testing of security systems
• Identification of proper spare parts inventories for utility and facility related equipment
• Ordering of non-inventory repair parts.
• Perform repairs to facilities

Department Specific/Non-Essential Functions:

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Assist Engineering and Facilities teams with small capital projects, equipment installation, or facility upgrades.
• Support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives, such as safety audits, toolbox talks, or emergency drills.
• Provide input for continuous improvement activities to increase reliability, reduce downtime, or improve energy efficiency of utility systems.
• Participate in cross-train in other facility/maintenance functions.
• Assist in inventory management of spare parts and consumables related to utility and facility systems.
• Support contractor oversight during facility or utility service activities.
• Perform general facility maintenance tasks (e.g., lighting, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing) as assigned, outside of GMP-critical systems.
• Contribute to site sustainability initiatives (energy conservation, water reduction, waste minimization).

Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Education, Experience, and/or Skill:

• High School Diploma, GED (required)
• Technical School (AS degree preferred)
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of facility maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP-regulated industry.
• Formal training and working knowledge of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and troubleshooting
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical GMP utilities including Reverse Osmosis systems, Water for Injection Systems, Pure Steam Systems.
• Experience supporting HVAC systems for cleanrooms.
• Working knowledge of installations and repairs to various distribution systems including but not limited to city water, process water, compressed air and gases, and steam and condensate.
• Strong working knowledge of plant utilities such as boilers, chillers, and air compressors.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing ladders, and working in mechanical/equipment rooms.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must have the ability to kneel and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts while following safety procedures.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Safety-first mindset with focus on reliability and operational excellence.