Principal Maintenance Mechanic

Business Strategy & Delivery     ·        Vacaville, California, United States of America       ·         Full time

The Position: Principal Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

At Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity, and diversity. We believe every employee makes a difference. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action, we believe that good business means a better world.

The focus of the Vacaville Operations Facility is Drug Substance bulk manufacturing. We have a passion for science, technology, innovation, professional development, and diversity and inclusion. We are also deeply respected for our unique and special culture; one that centers on the people we attract and hire. Our Pharma vision is to have a greater overall patient benefit and impact. This focus includes personalized healthcare, designing the processes with the patient in mind, and improving their quality of life. We hope you consider joining our team and being a part of one of the largest biotechnology facilities in the world!

Job Summary:

The Principal Maintenance Mechanic will function as a liaison between Maintenance, Production, MSAT, and Reliability Engineering, troubleshoot highly complex issues, provide oversight and guidance, mentor, and create necessary training to ensure a broad base of knowledge within the Process Maintenance group. In addition, this individual will participate in the Maintenance Optimization team as an SME to drive improvements that will enable less equipment downtime, eliminate waste, and develop integrated technological solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in Maintenance Optimization team as an SME of Process Maintenance. Lead and participate in projects that are within the scope of the team’s goals for the site.
• Identifies innovative solutions to solve unexpected problems and makes recommendations to management on operating policies and procedures
• Serve as a team leader (as needed), coordinating the work of others (but not a supervisor); occasionally exercising independent judgment and discretion on matters of significance to the immediate area of work
• Build productive internal working relationships and limited external (where appropriate) working relationships
• Provide hands-on technical troubleshooting of highly complex mechanical equipment issues and recommend solutions that optimize, validate, prevent or repair Production equipment failures.
• Trained and provisioned to use a single discrepancy management system (e.g. VEEVA) to work on discrepancies, assessments, tracking actions. Participate in root cause assessments for process discrepancies and
• Quality investigations. Identify corrective actions, initiate documentation updates, and review documents for maintenance in the production areas.
• Create and facilitate continuing education for the maintenance staff to increase their technical skills.
• Perform field Audits while work is in process or after completion of work.
• Identify and implement process and equipment improvements through new procedures or revise existing processes as part of the Preventive Maintenance program to comply with cGMP requirements.
• Maintain a clear communication approach with internal departments and with external contractors, vendors, and service providers to avoid confusion, reduce waste, and duplication of efforts.
• Serve as a liaison between Maintenance and Production, MSAT, and Reliability Engineering to identify, drive and implement continuous improvement activities, stressing safety, quality, and cost.
• Participate in cross-functional teams that focus on Production, MSAT, Engineering, Automation, Instrument Services, or other governance teams, to provide input on the design, procurement, commissioning, and qualification of new or existing equipment.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED is required
•  BA/BS preferred in the science or engineering discipline
•  Minimum of 6 years of experience in Process Maintenance and Utilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety principles and quality systems in a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• 3 to 5 years working in a cGMP, manufacturing environment ideally providing maintenance support on Drug Product or Drug Substance equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced computer skills in programs such as Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Projects, VEEVA, and SAP
• Exceptional project management and prioritization skills
• Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal
• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Comprehensive understanding of Facilities and cGMP Maintenance
• Ability to manage competing priorities, detailed oriented and work independently with minimal supervision
• Proven customer service skills with an emphasis on positive interactions with people of different backgrounds and skill levels
• Follows established safety and environmental guidelines and procedures for all work performed. Immediately reports safety and environmental incidents including injuries, illnesses, near misses, and safety suggestions. Fosters a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Safety Considerations

• Must be able to work weekends, off-shifts, and overtime as required to support a 24×7 manufacturing operation
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, push/pull >100 pounds of force
• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb stairs and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to perform computer work with heavy mouse use
• Must be able to meet gowning requirements such as safety glasses, full gowns, steel toes boots, etc. No makeup or jewelry of any kind can be worn inside the manufacturing plant.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.

Genentech requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of their start date. This requirement is a condition of employment at Genentech, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at a Genentech campus or is fully remote.  If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a disability or serious medical condition, or because it is prohibited as a result of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.

Job Facts

Job Sub Category: Facilities
Schedule: Full time
Job Type: Regular
Posted Date: Mar 10th 2022
Job ID: 202203-110817

Beginning September 30, 2021, Genentech requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of their start date.  This requirement is a condition of employment at Genentech, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at a Genentech campus or is fully remote.  If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a disability or serious medical condition, or because it is prohibited as a result of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation. 

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