SR Technician, Maintenance (Athens, GA, United States, Georgia)
About this opportunity
Description
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Oversees and conducts advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifying/improving all aspects relative to good maintenance practices, equipment reliability and performance of electrical/mechanical systems such as high speed filling/packaging lines, fermentation, bioreactor, autoclaves, clean utilities, clean room HVAC, power plant/utilities, automation, freeze dryers, etc.
Duties & Responsibilities
Fulfill work order information in SAP on a timely basis and confirm status. Access to find and work with all advanced information on SAP.
Assists in the development of detailed individual training program to increase knowledge of assigned maintenance and operation fields and other areas of the plant as needed. Serves as a SME and as on-the job trainer for less experienced Technicians.
Performs advanced trouble shooting and detailed failure analysis to determine root cause. Depends on own knowledge and experience when there might not be specific instructions/or upon a situation not faced with in the past.
Oversees the completion of the Preventative Maintenance plan on time and in compliance.
Coordinates the work of outside contractors performing basic to advanced projects or supplementing work force.
Contributes to cross-functional equipment advanced improvement teams focusing on performance and reliability.
Support training of production & maintenance personnel relative to basic operations and care of electro-mechanical equipment. Serves as a SME and as on-the job trainer for less experienced Technicians.
Provide supervisory relief and coverage as needed, to support business priorities and critical tasks.
Respond to all maintenance emergencies and anticipate them. Provides sound, effective technical solutions and advice on complex technical issues.
Troubleshoot and implement advanced technical corrective action where equipment experiences performance issues.
Requirements
High School Diploma +8 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a pharmaceutical industry.
Associates Degree/Technical Diploma (relevant field of study) +4 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a pharmaceutical industry.
Bachelors Degree (relevant field of study) +2 year experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a regulated industry.
Knowledge of and adherence to EHS requirements
Advanced level problem solving/troubleshooting
Proficient verbal and written communication
Intermediate to Advanced Computer literacy
Basic Leadership
Advanced technical Coach/Mentor
Advance Continuous Improvement
Intermediate to Advanced Data Analytics
Able to redline Read blueprints/PID’s.
Knowledge of FMEA
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities
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How this role compares
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We currently track 373 comparable Senior Manufacturing & CMC roles across 53 biopharma companies.
Salary context
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Seniority mix
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Therapeutic area mix
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