Sr. Facilities Mechanic – Lab Support

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Job Description

About the role:

This role is responsible for the efficient and reliable operation of Takeda-owned building equipment and associated lab support systems for R&D labs, QC labs, and office buildings. Join Takeda as a Sr Facilities Mechanic – Lab Support where you will be responsible for routine performance of preventative maintenance and repair activities on lab support systems and equipment with the focus on analytical equipment and instrumentation. As part of the Facilities Operations team, you will report to the Facilities Operations Manager.

How you will contribute:

Responsibilities:

Job Function and Description

• Routine Preventative Maintenance

• Utilize CMMS to manage the completion of all preventative and corrective maintenance assignments

• Ensure that all maintenance activities are completed within designated timeframe, populating proper documentation per SOP as necessary for extensions

• Report any maintenance failures or issues immediately to management and other responsible parties

• Evaluate equipment performance and make recommendations to maintenance performance or system design

• Seek to continuously improve maintenance practices

Equipment Repair and Lab Support:

• Troubleshoot equipment and make repairs to minimize downtime

• Track repair history of lab support systems and equipment

• Provide lab support for the movement of materials, mounting of equipment, and other general technical assistance as needed

Spare Parts Management:

• Develop a list of required spare parts for equipment under responsibility and receive, inventory, and store spare parts

• Utilize applicable software systems for parts ordering

• Solicit and review quotes from contractors and vendors for work assignments or projects

Facilities Site Support:

• Provide maintenance and repair support to other Takeda facility sites

• Perform necessary MWRA wastewater rounds and logbook entries

• Conduct rounds in non-GMP buildings

• Maintain all spaces in a clean and orderly fashion

• Works cross-functionally with other groups to accomplish tasks or projects

• Oversight of IFM, subcontracted vendor support, and vendor supply chain

Complexity and Problem Solving

• Individual will be required to troubleshoot and repair a variety of lab support and building systems and equipment

• Must be able to analyze system or equipment failures and present recommendations on equipment performance and design improvements

• Must be capable to think critically and make decisions that impact equipment and system operations as well as compliance status

• Ability to handle emergencies on vital process or lab equipment with minimal or no supervision

Internal and External Contacts

•  Coordinate maintenance and repair activities with laboratory end-users

• Actively interface with validation specialists and engineering activities

• Act as a liaison with facilities management, manufacturing customers, and other trades personnel

• Maintain open channels of communication with contractors and supply vendors

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Essential:

• Bachelors Degree in engineering or applica