Maintenance Technician I

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Maintenance Technician I 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role as a Maintenance Technician I, you will be a key member of our team at the Bayer Marana site. You will be responsible for ensuring that the equipment, machinery, fixtures, and control systems of the physical plant and structures on the Biologics Facility are kept in a safe, well-maintained, and ready to use condition. Your primary responsibilities as a Maintenance Technician I are to:
 

• Perform assigned work orders, tasks, repairs, maintenance, and services per Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with minimal supervision in a timely, efficient, and professional manner;
• Utilize CMMS to create and manage work orders and maintain accurate and timely records and logs;
• Read, understand, and follow technical service manuals, records, and other related documentation;
• Perform preventative maintenance to include filter changes, misting nozzle cleaning, greasing conveyor bearings, equipment inspections, etc.;
• Maintain and repair electrical circuits up to 480 volts, including replacement or adjustment of circuit wiring, switches, motors, relays, and other devices;
• Perform plumbing maintenance and repair associated with potable or irrigation water systems, including fixtures and supply, drain and vent pipes, and related systems;
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose equipment and facilities Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrical, and mechanical systems for proper operation and working condition and correct faults as needed;
• Report serious problems to the senior technicians and leadership;
• Collaborate to develop solutions to the problem conditions;
• Support site management policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and other site related documents;
• Adhere to company and site Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements, Quality Assurance, Quality Control (QA/QC) standards, compliance standards, and related training;
• Perform elevated work on ladders, roofs, and lift equipment;
• Keep tools, safety devices, and equipment in a safe, fit, and ready to use condition;
• Assist in the preparation of key process documentation (procedures, meter readings, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics, etc.);
• Develop a sense of ownership through partnerships with internal customers;
• Engage in continuous improvement programs. Identify opportunities to improve performance in accordance with the production site and company goals;
• Write and establish goals, be accountable for own development;
• Perform basic housekeeping, keeping work area in a neat condition;
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of relevant experience;
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds;
• Work in and outdoors, walk on uneven surfaces, and perform elevated work;
• Ability to gain and maintain certification to safely operate a forklift and various types of lift equipment such as man lift, scissor lift, etc.;
• Ability to work effectively alone, with people individually, or in a team to achieve results;
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, and modifications on plant equipment and systems;
• Ability to read procedures, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and other technical materials;
• Basic knowledge of the design, operation, and repair of mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment and systems;
• Basic knowledge of industrial electricity, including single and three-phase power systems;
• Basic familiarity with building codes, electrical codes, and fire codes;
• Must have effective interpersonal skills to interface with a wide range of colleagues;
• Basic skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning (HVAC), electronics or industrial maintenance, or a closely related discipline;
• Work experience in facilities and maintenance;
• Elevated work and fall protection experience;
• Apprenticeship certificate in one or more trades;
• Lift operation experience;
• Basic knowledge of technology.

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