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The SEFM Maintenance Technician position is primarily responsible for the proper operation of the Site's facility-related control systems and instruments. Maintenance Technicians are required to provide technical support to the Maintenance Groups as well as to project engineers and supervisors working on a wide variety of facility and production-related capital projects.

Job Responsibilities (to include key result areas, specific accountabilities, tasks, etc.)

• Fixing and repairing operational problems with facility-related equipment or systems.

• Identification, installation, and testing of instrumentation.

• Define PLC input and output requirements for facility and production equipment and other control systems.

• Write and edit PLC/HMI programs. Install and test these programs.

• Document all changes made to validated control systems as required by SOPs in SAP and MDT

• Prepare software documentation to support validation work.

• Provide technical support for all phases of equipment and system validation.

• Review electrical drawings associated with new equipment procurement.

• Assist engineering personnel with the development of project specifications for new equipment.

• Act as technical liaison to contractor personnel who are performing activities on Site.

• Support the site's capital program by participating in the design, review installation, and qualifying activities associated with capital projects.

• Support the compliance needs of the site by completing, and assisting others with, any required Change Control Documentation associated with Safety, Health, and Environmental or cGMP issues.

• Support the site improvement initiatives for root cause investigation and asset performance.

• Write and follow SOPs for the use and maintenance of facility systems.

• Support user requirement specifications development

• Must be able to work or be on-call as needed during other/off shifts and weekends when facility, production, and/or equipment coverage is needed.

• Provide support for 3-shift 24x7 operating production site.

• Be available on call during off hours

ESSENTIAL Qualifications :

• A High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience

• Thorough familiarity with the analysis and repair of electrical/electronic control systems.

• Working knowledge of pneumatic systems.

• Understanding of concepts used in control system design and elementary programming is required.

• Ten (10) years of maintenance experience in troubleshooting, installation, and repair of electrical/electronic system

• Strong organization, decision-making, judgment, and team-oriented skills are essential to manage numerous projects of variable complexity.

• Solid interpersonal skills are required in order to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization in various functional areas.

• Must possess strong written communication and documentation skills.

• One or more of the below qualifications as related to Instrument Calibrations:

• Successful completion of a post-secondary education program in metrology.

• Demonstrated calibration experience in a government regulated industry such as pharmaceutical, nuclear or aviation.

• Armed services experience and training in a calibration function

• Professional certification from a nationally recognized body such as the Instrument Society of America (ISA)

• Company sponsored instrument apprenticeship/qualification program.

DESIRABLE Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in a technical field and five (5) years of maintenance experience in troubleshooting, installation, and repair of electrical/electronic system.
• Preferred background includes a thorough familiarity with the analysis and repair of electrical/electronic control systems and a working knowledge of pneumatic systems. Familiarity with HVAC controls, packaging, manufacturing and material handling equipment/systems is also desirable

• Strong background in mathematics and computer applications to include database management software and PLC/HMI operations

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