Maintenance Mechanic 2 (Swing Shift)

Location: Novato
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

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. Summary This is a swing shift position, Wednesday through Saturday, 1200pm – 1030pm) Responsible for the operation and preventive maintenance (per SOP requirements) of all purified water system (RO, DI, WFI) and associated equipment, pure steam generators, plant steam boilers, air compressors, vacuum systems, chillers, HVAC units, and associated equipment, and other miscellaneous equipment that supports the manufacturing facilities. Able to assist with performing preventive maintenance on process and manufacturing support equipment. Responsibilities· Make daily planned inspection of facilities equipment and services. Taking action as required.· SME on at least 1 system or equipment. (Utility or process).· Perform various projects including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical projects.· Execute preventative maintenance and repair work orders.· Able to independently perform preventive maintenance or repair work orders with little or no oversight.· Maintain detailed and accurate records as necessary, to maintain GMP and department procedure compliance.· Revise Standard Operating Procedures when required.· Start-up new mechanical systems under the direction of a Sr. Mechanic.· Perform troubleshooting, evaluation, and repair of utility and process systems.· Maintain quality and integrity of preventive maintenance documentation using the CMMS system.· Assist the Maintenance Planner or Scheduler on scope of work when required.· Provide backup assistance for the Supervisor or lead mechanic when required.· Other projects/tasks as assigned by supervisor or management.· Maintain communication between each maintenance shifts via the shift pass down updates.· Must be able to lift 50 lbs. · Participate as a BERT team member. Experience Minimum 2 years’ experience in highly regulated industry or GMP environment. Desired Skills: · 5 years' experience in Biotech · Technical knowledge · Detailed attention to machinery maintenance · Adherence to strict quality standards · Thorough documentation · Strong problem-solving abilities · Excellent communication skills EDUCATION High School Diploma College degree (Associates/Bachelors), Technical Certification, military technical training, or equivalent experience or Journeyman skill level in a trade EQUIPMENT Utilities: 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, and other miscellaneous equipment. Process: Autoclaves, Glassware washer, Bioreactors, Chromatography skids, Media and Buffer tanks, CIP skids, fermenters, Ultra filtration, cold rooms, HTST system, Homogenizer, Centrifuges, heat tanks and some other associated equipment. CONTACTS Manufacturing • Facilities/Calibration • QA/QC/validation • Compliance/Parts and Scheduling/training • Engineering SHIFT DETAILS Swing Shift (1200PM-1030PM) • Wednesday through Saturday ONSITE, REMOTE, OR FLEXIBLE This position will be strictly onsite TRAVEL REQUIRED No 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.Who We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

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