Maintenance Technician I-HVAC-Nights at Alkermes, Inc. in Wilmington, OH

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

An entry level technician position involving general maintenance and preventive maintenance activities under limited direct supervision intended to keep the facility and HVAC equipment (i.e. process HVAC units, comfort cooling, and process and HVAC chilled water/glycol systems) within operational specifications and safe. This position is part of a 24 hour/7day operation and may require assignment to a regular off shift and weekends schedule.

KEY DUTIES:

Perform PM’s
Follow Written Preventative Maintenance Procedures.
Accurately complete maintenance paperwork, including work orders and logbooks.
Review and update maintenance procedures based on field experience.
Review and update drawings to reflect as built conditions.
Identify opportunities for improving PM program.
Accept ownership of selected equipment and serve as point person for repairs/PM.
Train fellow mechanics on technical details.
Identify critical spare parts based on field experience,
Execute Repairs
Respond to customer requests and/or alarm conditions.
Assess breakdowns, systematically identify problems, and restore to operation.
Accurately document repair activities.
Support Quality Assurance investigations of breakdowns.
Operate Site Utility Systems
Monitor site (steam, electric, chilled water, compressed air, etc) and clean (WFI, clean steam, etc) utility operating parameters.
Respond to out of range conditions or trends.
Troubleshoot issues that arise.
Contractor Support
Supervise contractors performing tasks within building.
Ensure that contractor employees follow Alkermes safety and cGMP standards.
Oversee technical quality of work performed.
Lead Small Projects
Identify facility/utility improvement projects, develop scope and estimates, and manage small (<$5K) projects to completion.
Contribute to facility support activities such as office moves, area reconfiguration, painting, etc.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Technical knowledge
Basic mechanical aptitude.
Basic pipe fitting, plumbing, and industrial maintenance skills.
Basic knowledge of rotating machinery (pumps, fans, blowers).
Basic knowledge of electrical systems and electronics.
General understanding of automation systems.
Basic understanding of engineering principles as they apply to facility and production equipment.
Ability to read P&ID’s and other engineering documents.
Details oriented.
Trouble Shooting
Hands-on ability to isolate problems and identify root cause of issues.
Ability to assist others with troubleshooting direction.
Ability to juggle multiple problems with supervisory direction.
Able to lift/move 40 lbs overhead.
Facility Maintenance and Operation
Experience with general facility systems and equipment such as Cooling Towers, Chillers, Boilers, Air Handlers, etc.
Basic experience with refrigeration systems.
Communication
Ability to clearly describe technical issues.
Writing Skills
Ability to clearly and neatly document work performed.
Ability to revise maintenance procedures that clearly define required tasks.
Ability to proofread other’s work for accuracy.
Regulatory
Basic knowledge of OSHA safe work practices.
Basic understanding of cGMP, GDP, and FDA requirements as they apply to maintenance.
Pharmaceutical Operations
Pharmaceutical manufacturing technology (preferably Aseptic) including fillers, washers, autoclaves, HEPA filters, etc.
Knowledge of Pure Utility technology such as ROEDI, Multi-effect distillation, clean steam generators, etc.
Sanitary piping principles including pipe specification, valve configuration, pump setup, etc.
Ability to gown in an aseptic manner.
Computer Systems
Basic knowledge of Process Control and Instrumentation Systems.
Basic knowledge of typical office automation software suite.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Teamwork
Comfortable working in production environment with multiple priorities.
Works effectively as a team member or as a team leader.
Able to juggle multiple tasks with supervisory guidance.
Comfortable working in culture of performance.
Positive Attitude
Role Models “can-do” attitude.
Reinforces positive approach in daily group activities.
Readily adapts to changing job duties.
Troubleshooting
Basic ability to acquire data, organize, analyze, and reach accurate conclusions.
Detail Oriented.
Sense of Urgency
Comfortable working in culture that emphasizes responsiveness.
Works to ensure that customer timelines are understood and met.
Able to provide off-shift coverage.
Able to support call-in and OT requirements.

Maintenance Technician I-HVAC

Required Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent.
One to three years of Maintenance
Universal HVAC License

Preferred Qualifications

Two-year technical degree or trade school a plus.
Experience in a regulated industry a plus.
Basic understanding of cGMP, GDP, and FDA requirements as they apply to maintenance a plus.
Pharmaceutical Operations a plus

Maintenance Technician II-HVAC

Required Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Five to ten years of maintenance experience.
Universal HVAC License

Preferred Qualifications

Two-year technical degree or trade school a plus.
Experience in a regulated industry a plus.
Basic understanding of cGMP, GDP, and FDA requirements as they apply to maintenance a plus.
Three to seven years of experience in pharmaceutical industry a plus

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About Us

Why join Team Alkermes?

Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we are committed to pursuing great science, driven by deep compassion to make a real impact in the lives of patients. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various neurological disorders, including narcolepsy.

Beyond our important mission of developing medicines to address unmet patient needs, we actively seek to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We strive to ensure that all voices are respected and valued, recognizing that our diversity of thought, background and perspective makes us stronger. We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations, including being certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. in 2024, honored as a Healthiest Employer in both Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023, a Best Place for Working Parents in 2023, and to have received the Bell Seal at the Platinum level for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America for three consecutive years (2021-2023).

Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.