Facilities Technician

Purpose 

Under general supervision, support the operation, maintenance, calibration, and repair activities relating to Tiger San Diego’s cGMP Manufacturing Plant and Tiger San Diego Offices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain manufacturing and facility equipment
• Read and comprehend electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics
• Maintain areas of the facility in a state of FDA inspection readiness
• Complete annual, monthly, weekly and daily maintenance and calibration activities
• Perform equipment and facility maintenance per schedule
• Perform limited equipment repairs
• Troubleshoot and support the resolution of quality issues
• Assist with oversight of various site service providers
• Support the change management system for validated equipment, utilities and facilities
• Understanding of facilities and utilities infrastructure
• Knowledge of building management systems (Siemens, Johnson Controls, etc.)
• Knowledge to operate CMMS software (BMRAM, Maximo, etc.)
• Ability to work in an environment with little or no supervision
• Ability to diagnose and repair a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, and biological safety guidelines and standards
• Ability to handle confidential data
• Ability to interface with many levels of employees of various disciplines within various departments
• Maintain a working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 1271, FDA 21 CFR 820, AATB standards, ISO Standards, cGMP/CGTP, other relevant regulations/standards, and internal organizational policies and standard operating procedures
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours during weekdays or weekends with reasonable advance notice to support business/operational needs when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality for scheduled work hours and meetings. Ensure completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities within defined timeframes

Skills

      · Ability to work independently and in a team environment

      · Excellent attention to detail and organization.

      · Excellent written and verbal communication.

      · Highest level of ethics and integrity.

      · Ability to lead and motivate the right behaviors.

      · Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

      · Effective project management.

      · Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required from an accredited institution, or construction trade school required
• Experience in diagnosing and repairing a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment problems
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role in a cGMP manufacturing plant
• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in confined spaces that require stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to climb and reach
• Valid driver's license
• Clearance of favorable background investigation required