Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Typical Accountabilities
- Provide a range of facilities/laboratory units maintenance, security, safety, customer support, transportation, and support services to enable efficient, and safe operations across the site.
- Act as a point of contact for service inquiries, technical issues, and incidents, using knowledge and experience to resolve problems directly or advance.
- Respond and documents facilities, safety, security, and business-critical alarms, incidents, and emergencies, assuming operational control if necessary and liaising with internal and external collaborators (including emergency services).
- Conduct routine and ad-hoc inspections, preventative maintenance, and repair to offices, laboratories, technical areas, vehicles, and site infrastructure, ensuring compliance with applicable internal and external standards.
- Support business teams through logistical activities such as office moves, meeting support, transport arrangements, and delivery of safe and efficient personnel or materials transportation as required.
- Coordinate, track, and analyze vendor, contractor, and service provider performance and efficiency, reporting relevant data and insights for business case development and operational improvement.
- Prepare, analyze, and present reports relating to facilities performance, incident management, maintenance, compliance, and customer satisfaction to advise management decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Adhere to and advocate for health, safety, security, environmental, and good practice standards, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and promoting compliance within the team.
- Share technical, procedural, and safety knowledge with colleagues and supports the onboarding and informal training of new/junior staff.
- Actively participate in business change initiatives, contribute to project activity, and adapt to new systems, technology, and process improvements as the need arises.
- Leverage lean process improvement principles to optimize outcomes within own area.
- Identify ways to implement digital solutions that improve performance and efficiency.
- Proactively identify and propose opportunities for improvement to address risk and improve sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED with 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in mechanical, electrical or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience within a GMP biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations, FDA guidelines, and industry best practices related to equipment maintenance and reliability.
• Excellent communication skills and experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintenance-related documentation in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations related to facility and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Programs Word, Excel, Outlook specifically
• MD Class 5 Boilers License
• Ability to read P&ID’s
• Ability to read Schematics.
• Strong Understanding of Building Automation Systems

Desirable:

• Additional education: Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, engineering technology, facilities, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications: Relevant Maryland state licences or certifications, where applicable, and OSHA 30 certification.
• Maintenance methodologies: Experience with risk-based maintenance, reliability-centred maintenance, condition-based maintenance, or similar reliability programmes.
• Continuous improvement: Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other structured process improvement methodologies.
• Project and vendor management: Experience supporting equipment projects, contractor coordination, financial or vendor management, change management, or service improvement initiatives.

Key Relationship to Reach Solutions
Internal: Facilities, technical, and customer service teams; Business unit and project teams; Internal customers and senior management.
External: Service providers, vendors, and contractors; Clients, visitors, and business partners; Emergency services, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders.

Date Posted

Closing Date

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