Job Title: Facilities Team Lead, 2nd Shift

Location: Plainville, MA

Site Specific Information

At Viral Vector Services (VVS) a division of Thermo Fisher Scientific we deliver, from process development through commercial supply, the expertise, and resources necessary to help clients deliver innovative gene therapies. Placed in the forefront of our leading and ground breaking Cell and Gene Therapy business, enabling clients to cure genetic, rare, and otherwise untreatable diseases.

How will you make an impact?

Working on the Building Facilities Team, this individual will support the operations, maintenance, and special projects of the new VVS Facility in Plainville, MA. We are seeking a well-rounded, experienced Technician who is confident in Facilities Plant Operations and Maintenance. The Team Lead will uphold safety procedures and safe practices with every aspect of their duties. A considerable portion of this role will be the oversight of special projects within the VVS Facility.

GMP and Utility Systems requiring Electrical/Mechanical maintenance include: Plant Steam, Clean Steam, HVAC, WFI, Compressed Gases, Waste Neutralization, Compressed Air, Fire Suppression, Electrical Generation, UPS, and Process Systems. All work will be documented in the CMMS. Other duties include responding to equipment related alarms and participating in the rotating “On-Call” program providing 24/7 Maintenance support.

What will you do?

• Drive Special Maintenance and Engineering Projects as Directed by Facilities Management. This includes: collaborating with vendors, coordinating projects, and driving progress.
• Performs Preventative, Routine, and Non-Routine Maintenance on GMP and Utilities equipment. Documents work in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Operates and monitors all Utility Systems that supply Manufacturing, Laboratories, Warehouse, and Office Space.
• Serves Subject Matter Expert (SME) on specific systems as directed by Facilities Management
• Tracks Utility Systems through the Building Management System (BMS)
• Conducts rounds through the mechanical spaces to ensure no adverse events have occurred.
• Will be required to obtain a Special Boiler Operators License and operate the boiler plant at this location.
• Documents all work on validated systems including equipment logs, readings, and alarm investigations.
• Provides recommendations for program improvements and changes.

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