Senior Utilities Maintenance Mechanic at Pfizer in McPherson, Kansas

Job Description:

Why Patients Need You

 

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what's possible and taking action.

 

What You Will Achieve

 

Working with Pfizer's dynamic engineering team, you will play a critical part in managing the maintenance and reliability engineering activities involving the redesign, maintenance, and repair of utilities systems, buildings, and production/non-production equipment.

 

You will be a team member who is relied to have a good understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. Your decision making will help you prioritize workflows based on the available resources. You will follow standard procedures to complete tasks, some of which may vary in scope, sequence, complexity and timing. You will contribute to the team's success by sharing your previously acquired knowledge.

 

It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

 

How You Will Achieve It

 

• Participate in multi-craft work activities as required.
• Assist with plant audits and be involved in safety committee to conduct safety inspection and audits.
• Track repair history of process support systems and equipment.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Read and follow equipment schematics, logic diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Conduct rounds in Good Manufacturing Practices (also see cGMP) and non-GMP buildings, troubleshoot GMP equipment and systems.
• Train peers and mechanics on equipment supported by the Instrument Shop.
• Ensure all maintenance activity is completed within designated timeframe filing proper documentation per Standard Operating Procedures as necessary for extensions.
• Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements and protocols.
• Make recommendations regarding improved machine performance.
• Read and interpret detailed blueprints and schematics.
• Manage own time and professional development, accountable for own results and prioritize own workflow.

 

ROLE SUMMARY

 

This critical role operates, maintains, modify, and applies detailed knowledge of all Utilities equipment to ensure personnel safety, equipment safety and functionality, and uninterrupted production operations.

 

The Utilities Sr. Maintenance Engineering Technician is a vital role within the Engineering, Maintenance, and Utilities (EMU) organization. This individual provides in-depth HVACR and Utilities equipment knowledge from 7-10 years' Industrial Plant Utilities and Facilities maintenance and 3-5 years' experience in a cGMP facility.

 

As part of a multi-functional team, the job-holder interacts daily with all HVACR systems; compressed gas systems such as nitrogen and compressed air; as well as water and steam systems (cGMP and non-cGMP) such as softened, Reverse Osmosis (RO), Water for Injection (WFI), Plant Steam, Clean Steam, Chilled Water, Cooling Towers, Boilers, Heating Hot Water, Fire Protection, and Emergency Use (Eye Wash / Safety Showers).

 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Operate all systems in accordance with required Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP), Occupational Safety & Health Association regulations (OSHA), and any other applicable guidelines, recommendations, codes, or regulations.
• Support installation and testing of new Utility equipment and systems.
• Writes specifications and prepares cost estimates for repair works.
• Complete departmental documentation of activities.
• Assist EHS, Quality, Production, Engineering, and/or other departments in troubleshooting issues.
• Be able to use CMMS system for requesting, review and closing w/o.
• Assist Utilities Team Lead to oversee vendor and contract services for preventative maintenance and immediate repair issues.
• Serve as technical SME resource for the critical and non-critical Utilities equipment and systems. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Utilities Department procedures, techniques, and tools/equipment.
• Participate in daily technical status reporting and follow-up of previous shift issues. Follow guidance from department leadership and recommend/perform corrective maintenance or system modifications as necessary.
• Proficiently operate and maintain various standard maintenances tools and equipment including basic hand and power tools, multi-meters, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Basic navigation of other computer software as required.
• Has ability to prioritize own workflow and complete on time.
• Can make decisions that impact shift work.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

 

• 5 --10 years' Industrial Plant Utilities and Facilities maintenance experience.
• Minimum High school Diploma or college degrees.
• 3-5 years' experience in cGMP manufacturing facility.
• Ability to make decisions to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to work under general supervision using own judgment where needed. Able to work under pressure when is needed.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as P&IDs, Maintenance & Equipment Operating manuals, Electrical diagrams, PLC programs, and SOPs.
• Solid knowledge and skills of mechanical, electrical, control, and process systems equipment employed in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cGMP and non-cGMP Utilities systems.
• Fully knowledge of Lock out/Tag out safety procedures.

 

Able to work with our Computer Management system CMMS for schedule and Planning.

 

Vendors management and parts ordering for Repairs and PM.

 

Must-Have

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

• EPA Universal Refrigerant License within 3 years of start date
• One or more of the following certifications and/or education:
• ICC Journeyman or Master Mechanical
• CC Journeyman or Master Plumber with Gas
• ICC Journeyman or Master Electrician
• GCAP Boiler Operator Certification level 1 or 3
• HVACR Certified Technician / HVACR Associate of Applied Science
• PLC - Understanding ladder logics and basic troubleshooting.

 

Other Technical or associate degree with related experience

 

Journey Man Level on Refrigeration and Air Conditions.

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Standing, sitting, kneeling, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.

 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

 

• 12-Hour shift schedule.
• Overtime as directed by management.
• Extended hours during plant shutdowns.

 

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

 

The salary for this position ranges from $24,88 to $41,46 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company's policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Kansas - Mcpherson location.

 

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

 

Sunshine Act

 

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

 

EEO & Employment Eligibility

 

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

 

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