Facilities Sr. Specialist

The Opportunity:

Under limited supervision, plan, organize, and design the most efficient and cost-effective layout of organization facilities and buildings including architectural and structural components. Estimate material and labor costs for repairs, replacements, and improvements. Serve as liaison with outside contractors and vendors of equipment and supplies. May be involved in office move coordination.

Avantor is looking for a dedicated Sr. Facilities & Maintenance Technician to join our Biopharma team, supporting building and equipment related maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role will be a full-time, 1st Shift position based out of our Devens, MA facility. You will have the opportunity to lend your technical skills within a dynamic production environment. If you have experience in maintenance within a highly regulated industry - let's talk!

What we're looking for

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Technical School preferred
• Experience: 3 years applicable direct experience in a similar position
• Collaboration Tool: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
  • Applied maintenance experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic HVAC systems required
  • Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment
  • Industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Comprehensive understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity, Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic equipment, and production machines.
• Following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains accurate history logs for all machines for use in identifying and diagnosing problems.
• Leads in troubleshooting, repairs and maintains electrical and electronic circuitry, hydraulic systems, plumbing, valving, filters, tanks, pumps, etc.
• Strives to improve machine performance, and to minimize downtime through prior planning and quick thorough machine repairs.
• Provides mechanical support for production personnel and the Facilities Department.
• Answer security alarm calls as needed.
• Respond and participate in an on call after hours rotation, including the use of a BMS system.
• Performs other duties as assigned and reports all findings of the job to the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexible and self-motivated
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
• Ability to repair electrical/mechanical machinery throughout the plant; necessary skills include electrical, pneumatics, PLC logic.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, dust or gases. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required to stand and walk for a large part of the working day. Physical requirements include talking, hearing, bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder height, crouching, kneeling, balancing and pushing/pulling. Also requires some lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Use of both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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