Facilities Technician III

Job Description

This position will work a 12-hour rotating shift with a 2,2,3 rotation, 7AM - 7PM 

As Facilities Technician III, you will operate and repair all plant utilities; including medium pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, USP water systems, water softeners, WFI stills, clean steam generators, Sterility Isolator, parts washers, fire monitoring systems, sprinkler systems, Bio safety cabinets, process waste streams, electrical systems including lighting, nitrogen compressed gas delivery systems. 

Furthermore, you will provide troubleshooting expertise on problem utility equipment and serve as system expert for the utility systems under guidance of other Technicians when necessary.

What You’ll Do

• Operate all utility systems that supply manufacturing.  Train others as needed on 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. 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.
• 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

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

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.