WuXi AppTec

Facilities Technician III

Job Locations US-PA-Philadelphia
Job ID
2024-13174

Overview

Coordinates and conducts maintenance and repairs of company equipment and the building; proactively addresses areas of concern to minimize unplanned downtime, increases equipment efficiency, and maintains a clean, safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts maintenance and repairs of company equipment and the building; proactively addresses areas of concern to minimize unplanned downtime, increases equipment efficiency, and maintains a clean, safe work environment.
• Maintains responsibility for contractor performance and works closely with outside vendors and contractors to ensure work is completed according to specifications.
• Ensuring that all maintenance activities are documented and are traceable in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and company requirements.
• Performs plumbing/PVC, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting and general repairs.
• Performs facilities duties according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Industry Standards
• Operation, troubleshooting and repair of facility and utility equipment including low/ high pressure boilers, chillers, HVAC, water systems, etc. This includes reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics as needed to troubleshoot, repair and maintain the facility and utility equipment.
• Performs painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.).
• Coordinates and assists with departmental and employee moves.
• Dismantles and installs furniture as assigned.
• Collaborates with management and stakeholders proposing and implementing technical solutions
• Remains vigilant to all building automation alarms. Maintains working knowledge of Building Automation System.
• Transports goods or equipment as assigned.
• Support building and manufacturing/lab infrastructure.
• Work off hours and over time when required.
• Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals
• Perform job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi AppTec Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Thorough understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices and their associated documentation.
• Other duties as assigned
• May be required to assist in other departments

Qualifications

Experience / Education
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• Technical Certification preferred (i.e. Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC/R)

 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
• HVAC (including troubleshooting, repair, & filter changes)
• Electrical (including installs, troubleshooting, repairs from low voltage up to 480V)
• Plumbing and Piping (including compressed gas and cryogenic)
• Proficient in Oral & Written communication skills
• Need to be able to read, write and understand English

 

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to work in an office environment with minimal noise conditions.
• Must be able to work in Lab setting with Biohazards /various Chemicals
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
• Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels
• Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time
• Ability to Lift 50 lbs routinely
• Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach
• Ability to push/pull 50 lbs routinely/ often / occasionally
• Clarity of Vision
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions
• Ability to climb Ladders / Stairs / Scaffolding
• Ability to work in variable temperatures high to freezing
• Inside/outside working conditions

 

Our Values:

Integrity & Dedication, Working Together & Sharing Success; Do the Right Thing & Do it Right.

 

Our greatest asset is our people, WuXi is dedicated to providing opportunities for internal growth with direct access to a dedicated and accessible Human Resources team.

 

WuXi AppTec provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

 

WuXi AppTec requires all employees, both Field and Office-based, to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine by January 4, 2022. As required by applicable law, WuXi AppTec will consider requests for reasonable 

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