(CW) Maintenance Mechanic 1 (Contract) Novato, United States Onsite Only

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Back to Jobs Novato BioMarin Pharmaceutical Who We Are BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions. Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions. Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world. About Technical Operations BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients. This is a Grave Shift position operating Sun-Wed (0830PM-0700AM). 4 / 10 hour days Under the direction of the GMP maintenance Supervisor, the maintenance mechanic will be responsible for the operation and preventive maintenance (per SOP requirements) of all purified water systems (RO, DI, WFI) and associated equipment, pure steam generators, plant steam boilers, air compressors, vacuum systems, chillers, HVAC units, and associated equipment, hot HVAC water boilers, process equipment, and other miscellaneous equipment that supports the manufacturing facilities. Ensure all utility systems and utility sub-systems at BioMarin are operated and maintained in the following manner. Follow compliance with current good manufacturing practice regulations (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), corporate policies and safety practices. Responsibilities: • Operate, maintain, and repair wide variety of building and process equipment, HVAC, plant and clean steam, process gases, waste systems, RO/DI and UPW water system, and environmental chambers. • Make daily planned inspection of facilities equipment, maintenance, repair and able to lift 50 lbs. Act as required. • Perform various projects including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical projects. • Write/Review maintenance related Work Instructions/SOPs • Perform and complete scheduled preventative maintenance work orders. • Identify mechanical problems and implement complex corrective actions. • Maintain detailed and accurate records as necessary to maintain GMP and department procedure compliance. • Start-up new mechanical systems. • Train other mechanics and technicians for mechanical repair and maintenance. • Perform troubleshooting, evaluation, and repair of complex equipment. • Assign CMMS preventive maintenance, service request, and repair work orders. • Review CMMS work orders for accuracy and completeness. • Perform and complete service request work orders, preventive maintenance work orders, and repair work orders. • Maintain compliance with company and OSHA safety standards. • Coordinate maintenance operations with Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Sciences, as required. • Provide back-up assistance to the Lead Maintenance Mechanic and Supervise Building Technicians as required. • Prioritize, plan, and schedule service request, repair, and preventive maintenance work orders. This requires coordinating multiple disciplines and trades, Engineering, EH&S, Validation, QC, Compliance, Material Management, and Manufacturing Sciences, Metrology, construction, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing. • Coordinate between departments and function as the point of contact for e.g., HVAC, electrical, janitorial, and landscaping issues. • Order parts and respond to equipment alarms. • Proficient in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and operate computerized Building Management System (BMS). • Active member of BERT. • Other projects/tasks as assigned by management. • Follow company polices described in the Employee Handbook. Comply with compliance related SOP’s. Desired Skills: • Technical knowledge • Detailed attention to machinery maintenance • Adherence to strict quality standards • Thorough documentation • Strong problem-solving abilities • Excellent communication skills Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Ireland Safety Responsibility Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training. Ireland Safety Responsibility Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Apply Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice Please be aware of fraud or scams from individuals, organizations and/or internet sites claiming to represent BioMarin in recruitment activities. We have an established recruitment process which is required for all posted positions by BioMarin prior to issuing an offer of employment. This BioMarin process requires formal interviews conducted live with personnel representing BioMarin and never requires payments or fees from job applicants. BioMarin does not conduct interviews via texting tools such as RingCentral. In the event you receive a suspicious email message about recruiting on behalf of BioMarin, unless it’s from a BioMarin authorized recruiting partner, do not provide any personal information or pay any fees. Qualified and interested candidates should apply to current openings directly through this BioMarin website. BioMarin accepts no responsibility for any costs or charges incurred as a result of fraudulent activity. 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