Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Senior Maintenance Technician
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Overview
Senior Maintenance Technician is a member of the Engineering team providing technical support to the manufacturing site. The site includes clean utilities, facilities equipment, manufacturing production equipment, quality labs and a warehouse. The candidate will support the installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting of utility and clean utility equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, waste deactivation systems, HVAC, clean steam and WFI. The role develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) plans as requested, manages SAP transactions, supports validation testing, participates in root cause investigations, and drives change control activities. Actively supports and embraces an inclusive team culture with significant interaction with operations, quality, automation, technology, and other groups.
Key Duties
Perform routine maintenance tasks and troubleshoot complex process systems.
Maintain Utility Equipment (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, waste deactivation systems).
Maintain Clean Utility Equipment (HVAC, clean steam generators, water‑for‑injection systems, reverse osmosis skids, compressed gas systems).
Maintain Automated Systems (DCS, PLC).
Maintain Clean‑In‑Place (CIP) Systems.
Support Maintenance Equipment (tools and calibration equipment).
Assist with calibration, automation, validation, and additional testing as required.
Make decisions guided by policies, procedures, and the business plan; receive guidance from manager.
Contribute to the performance and results of the department.
Identify and resolve technical and operational problems; collaborate with peers across inter‑related units.
Assist in identifying, developing, and implementing new systems that enhance operations and/or engineering processes.
Adapt and implement departmental plans and priorities based on the division scorecard to address local business, service, and operational challenges.
Quality & Safety Compliance
Develop and execute engineering change requests (ECRs). Examine issues from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, people) to identify root cause.
Provide input to investigate deviations; interface with approvers.
Perform efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures.
Wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, safety harnesses, etc.).
Perform clean‑room gowning during job duties.
Support safety initiatives, including shop floor audits, lockout/tagout and Hazardous Energy Control Procedure updates.
Communication
Interface with other departments, contractors, and disciplines on scheduling repairs and maintenance of equipment/utility systems.
Support daily meetings to facilitate flow of information up/down the organization.
Escalate issues as needed to ensure the right support/awareness is given as they arise.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during tours to provide area/process overview information to visitors/auditors upon request.
Provide training for system maintenance as needed.
Financial
Order and maintain spare parts for assigned process equipment.
Ensure inventory transactions are complete, timely, and accurate.
Recognize and communicate opportunities for cost savings.
Education Minimum Requirement
4 years of plant maintenance experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical, HVAC, and/or multi‑stage refrigeration systems).
Required Experience and Skills
Familiarity with regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Physical requirements – must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level. Walking, bending, crawling, and stooping are required.
Proficiency in computer systems and applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), PLCs, and CMMS/Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems.
Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills required.
Routine shift will be day. Available for on‑call work rotation (during off‑hours) and weekend overtime, as needed.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Associate Degree in Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation.
SAP experience related to plant maintenance and spare parts procurement systems.
cGMP experience in a sterile, bulk or finished pharmaceutical environment.
Experience authoring PM/calibration job plans and managing spare parts.
Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with utility and clean utility equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, waste deactivation systems, HVAC, clean steam, and WFI.
Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel.
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs and Siemens Apogee BAS.
Refrigeration license.
Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement, and Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other U.S. State Acts.
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a hybrid model consisting of three total days on‑site per week. This hybrid work model does not apply to field‑based positions; facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions; positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement; or any other position for which the company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely.
San Francisco residents only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles residents only: We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Job Posting End Date: 01/12/2026
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Key Duties
Perform routine maintenance tasks and troubleshoot complex process systems.
Maintain Utility Equipment (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, waste deactivation systems).
Maintain Clean Utility Equipment (HVAC, clean steam generators, water‑for‑injection systems, reverse osmosis skids, compressed gas systems).
Maintain Automated Systems (DCS, PLC).
Maintain Clean‑In‑Place (CIP) Systems.
Support Maintenance Equipment (tools and calibration equipment).
Assist with calibration, automation, validation, and additional testing as required.
Make decisions guided by policies, procedures, and the business plan; receive guidance from manager.
Contribute to the performance and results of the department.
Identify and resolve technical and operational problems; collaborate with peers across inter‑related units.
Assist in identifying, developing, and implementing new systems that enhance operations and/or engineering processes.
Adapt and implement departmental plans and priorities based on the division scorecard to address local business, service, and operational challenges.
Quality & Safety Compliance
Develop and execute engineering change requests (ECRs). Examine issues from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, people) to identify root cause.
Provide input to investigate deviations; interface with approvers.
Perform efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures.
Wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, safety harnesses, etc.).
Perform clean‑room gowning during job duties.
Support safety initiatives, including shop floor audits, lockout/tagout and Hazardous Energy Control Procedure updates.
Communication
Interface with other departments, contractors, and disciplines on scheduling repairs and maintenance of equipment/utility systems.
Support daily meetings to facilitate flow of information up/down the organization.
Escalate issues as needed to ensure the right support/awareness is given as they arise.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during tours to provide area/process overview information to visitors/auditors upon request.
Provide training for system maintenance as needed.
Financial
Order and maintain spare parts for assigned process equipment.
Ensure inventory transactions are complete, timely, and accurate.
Recognize and communicate opportunities for cost savings.
Education Minimum Requirement
4 years of plant maintenance experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical, HVAC, and/or multi‑stage refrigeration systems).
Required Experience and Skills
Familiarity with regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Physical requirements – must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level. Walking, bending, crawling, and stooping are required.
Proficiency in computer systems and applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), PLCs, and CMMS/Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems.
Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills required.
Routine shift will be day. Available for on‑call work rotation (during off‑hours) and weekend overtime, as needed.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Associate Degree in Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation.
SAP experience related to plant maintenance and spare parts procurement systems.
cGMP experience in a sterile, bulk or finished pharmaceutical environment.
Experience authoring PM/calibration job plans and managing spare parts.
Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with utility and clean utility equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, waste deactivation systems, HVAC, clean steam, and WFI.
Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel.
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs and Siemens Apogee BAS.
Refrigeration license.
Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement, and Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other U.S. State Acts.
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a hybrid model consisting of three total days on‑site per week. This hybrid work model does not apply to field‑based positions; facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions; positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement; or any other position for which the company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely.
San Francisco residents only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles residents only: We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Job Posting End Date: 01/12/2026
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