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Job Description

About the role:

The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant equipment that supports utilities including high-pressure steam boilers; chillers, heating/cooling air handling units, process wastewater treatment systems, water purification systems (water softening and carbon bed filtration, reverse osmosis, continuous deionization equipment, sanitary pumps, multi-effect distillation equipment), tank mixers, air compressors and dryers, and chilled water distribution systems. You will report to a utilities supervisor in rotation shift environment, located in Social Circle, GA.

You will perform corrective maintenance and routine preventative maintenance on plant utilities equipment with emphasis on refrigeration and HVAC systems following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Completing work orders, logs and forms following cGMP documentation practices and Quality Standards in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility is mandatory. ).

Responsibilities include gas welding, operating diagnostic equipment and instrumentation, use of technical measuring devices, read and interpreting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems schematics/blueprints. 

How you will contribute:

• Repair refrigeration systems, low, medium and normal temperature, cold storage equipment, building automation system components, mechanical and electrical equipment as assigned.
• All work must be completed observing cGMPs, SOPs, job plans, and company policies.
• Ensure that forms and work order documentation are completed with accurate information.
• Respond to calls and conduct repairs throughout the facility. May be assigned to escort a contractor performing work on the premises.
• Provide support for the startup of new equipment to ensure it meets all mechanical design specifications.
• Maintain refrigerant records in compliance with US EPA and SCAQMD-mandated refrigeration record-keeping
• Will provide troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of refrigeration systems and equipment components related to positional responsibilities which include: HVAC, Chillers, electrical controls, compressors, pumps, piping, plumbing, blowers, dehumidifiers and facility equipment.
• Perform Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• Respond to urgent and emergency work orders for the utilities department.
• Close assigned work orders in JDE System.
• Complete Change Control documentation (PRs) if required by the assigned work order
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, UBS, UMC and UPC in compliance GA state and federal EPA regulation and laws.
• Keep designated area 5S'd. (Safety, Sort, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
• Develop proficiency in one or more advanced maintenance technologies and understand how to apply technology to improve equipment reliability, e.g., alignment, balancing, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound, or vibration monitoring.
• Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with GA state and federal EPA regulations and laws.
• Attend required Instructor Lead Training and planned team meetings
• Demonstrate progress concerning increasing job knowledge and proficiency in technical understanding.
• Maintain a positive, and customer-oriented attitude. Communicate any concerns related to safe work practices, hostile work environment, sexual harassment, or any other type of employee misconduct directly to their supervisor, or management.
• Interact with Plant Engineering Department personnel. Moderate interaction with other departments.