Maintenance and Facilities Technician

Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).  As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, we play a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing therapies of tomorrow. To support our growth plans, August is investing significant capital in a two-phase expansion project – including building a new state-of-the-art facility adjacent to our current facility. For those seeking dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths and a chance to make a difference in global health, come grow with August!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance functions, ensuring reliability and performance across key systems and the facility.
• Audit PMs and task lists, providing feedback for improvement, verifying parts lists for accuracy, and ensuring updated documentation.
• Assist with maintenance projects.
• Manage external service providers such as pest control, cleaning and landscaping.
• Lead or assist in the development and revision of SOPs for equipment operation and maintenance.
• Enter all maintenance data into Master Control for utilization tracking and provide detailed feedback on completed tasks.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily workloads to meet production and operational needs.
• Record, escalate, and communicate major issues or temporary repairs to Maintenance Management to ensure timely resolution.
• Support the team with motivation and engagement while fostering a positive work environment.
• Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives to minimize equipment downtime and technical losses.
• Collaborate with upper management on critical equipment decisions and strategic planning.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on equipment and process failures, providing actionable corrective insights.
• Provide feedback to Maintenance Management and system owners on scheduled work to ensure tasks are effectively executed.

Key Systems and Equipment

• Boiler/Chiller Systems
• HVAC systems, including ISO 5/ISO 8 and laboratory environments
• LN2 refrigeration
• Reverse Osmosis with EDI Purified Water Systems
• Water for Injection (WFI) / Clean Steam generation and distribution
• Point-of-use WFI cooling systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS) and Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS) with alarm reporting and resolution
• Robotics, including troubleshooting and repair for automation systems
• PLC systems: reading, interpreting, and troubleshooting to support automation and manufacturing processes
• Vial/syringe filling stations
• Homogenizing, microfluidic, and DeBee equipment
• Sterile IV bagging systems
• GMP-related equipment and processes

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical discipline, such as Industrial Maintenance Technology. (5 years of experience may substitute for an Associate’s degree.)
• Robotics and Automation: Experience with troubleshooting, and repairing robotic systems.
• PLC Expertise: Ability to read and interpret PLC code for troubleshooting purposes.
• Strong foundation in troubleshooting AC/DC electrical systems (up to 480VAC 3-phase), including motor starters, switches, and sensors, using tools like multimeters and amp probes.
• Familiarity with interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, as well as mechanical drawings, to resolve component-level issues.
• Maintain effective communication during shifts and with the broader Maintenance team to address assistance requests promptly.

At August Bioservices, Our Credo is our culture. Everything we do, we do with great care. We believe in the promise of discovery and the power of science to transform lives. We assert that excellence is not a static destination, but a standard, and an every-day measuring stick of our advancement. We aspire to unlock the potential in every person, every process and every molecule – from start to finish. We are committed to doing the right thing the first time and every time, meeting or exceeding all regulatory requirements. We strive to be exceptional, preferred and indispensable partners for our customers; responsible and engaged citizens within our communities; and active, mindful stewards of our environment.  We are August Bioservices. We are