Senior Maintenance Technician

at  Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc

OVERVIEW

The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment, utilities and systems supporting cGMP Manufacturing, Laboratories, Warehouse and commercial office space. Perform planned and corrective maintenance according to written instructions, diagnose issues in the field in real-time, propose corrective solutions, and complete and review related Facilities GMP documents. Ensure the safety and compliance of all applicable systems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Associates Degree / Trade School / Technical Certification (HVAC/R, Electrical, Plumbing) is desired.
• A Philadelphia Engineer Grade A License is highly desirable.
• A strong background in operations and maintenance of chiller/boiler plants, pumps and AHU’s is required.
• A strong background in operations and maintenance of electrical systems, including Emergency Generators, ATS’s and Switchgear is required.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Software (Blue Mountain) is required.
• Experience using Building Management Systems and Environmental Monitoring Systems (Siemens Desigo or Insight) is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have valid driver’s license

PREFERRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

• 5-7 years of related Facilities and Maintenance experience preferred.
• Prior experience in cell therapy manufacturing or BioPharma/Life Sciences is highly desirable.
  The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of HVAC, mechanical, electrical and process utilities systems, and be able to troubleshoot and repair.
• Perform repairs/installations/upgrades to building components, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, furniture, flooring and any other general repairs as necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, power plans, panel schedules, mechanical/plumbing piping diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Responsible for installing/reconfiguring furniture, chairs and associated equipment, and coordinate/assist with personnel moves within the facility.
• Accountable for the safety of all personnel and equipment within the facility.
• Monitor and respond to alarms generated from the BMS/QEMS, including on-call.
• Work with management to develop spare parts plans and ensures adequate inventory is maintained and tracked to support the maintenance and operation of the facility and equipment.
• Receive, filter and execute work order requests as necessary.
• Ensure that any equipment repairs or maintenance activities are compliant with any applicable building codes.
• Maintains records on equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades and safety issues.
• Establishes programs and solutions for increasing uptime and for equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process.
• Work with external vendors for the service and/or repair of equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Investigating problems and diagnosing and repairing faults.
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Comply with Safety SOPs, SDS sheets, and laboratory procedures per company policy and OSHA regulations.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.