Description

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus, pending the candidate's experience.
This position will work our 2nd shift schedule (2:00pm-12:30am) from Sunday-Wednesday.

Under limited supervision, the Technician II/III, Process Maintenance executes advanced maintenance activities for assigned vaccine manufacturing equipment such as: cell culture and fermentation tanks, pumps, chromatography skids, ultra-filtration skids, centrifuges, CIP / COP units, glass washers, autoclaves, freeze dryers, depyrogenation ovens/tunnels, vial fillers, high-speed labeling and packaging systems, and other equipment. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Executes proper "Housekeeping" activities routinely, in all work areas at end of shift.
• Maintains an up-to date spare parts inventory system for equipment/systems within area of responsibility.
• Completes all work in accordance with CFR's, cGMP's, SOP's, and job plans as assigned.
• Develops and Revises SOP's or job plans/work plans for related areas.
• Assists in the development of detailed individual training program to increase knowledge of assigned maintenance and operation fields and other areas of the plant as needed.
• Ensures work is completed in accordance with CFRs, cGMPs, SOPs, job plans and corporate policies.
• Performs accurate trouble shooting of equipment/system events and contributes to detailed Failure Analysis to uncover root cause.
• Assists, as required, outside contractors performing projects or supplementing work force.
• Contributes to cross-functional equipment improvement teams focusing on performance and reliability.
• Demonstrates a visible & tangible commitment to HSE, Lean Principles, and other corporate initiatives in all work-related activities.
• Handles additionally assigned duties & projects deemed appropriate within the position scope.
• Works in accordance with the Athens Site policies and procedures.

Requirements

Requirements for a Tech II Process Maintenance:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two to three (2-3) year combination of education, training, and experience in one or more of the following fields:
  • Utility Operations/Maintenance
  • Process Equipment Maintenance
  • Control Systems
  • HVAC
  • Operations/Maintenance
  • and/or Fire Systems Maintenance

• Requirements for a Tech III Process Maintenance:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5+) year combination of education, training, and experience in one or more of the following fields: Utility Operations/Maintenance, Process Equipment Maintenance, Control Systems, HVAC Operations/Maintenance, and/or Fire Systems Maintenance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making skills.
• Knowledge of Processes, Systems and Resources.
• Computer literacy.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. 
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required). 
• Must be 18 years of age or older.