Instrumentation Technician

Overview of work environment / client nuances

Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility / office

Team overview

Will be reporting to Hard Services Manager. Team consists of maintenance, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and electricians.

Resource's typical working day

Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation of benchtop lab equipment, sub-zero freezers, environmental chambers, calibrating temperature and pressure gauges.

Licenses / certifications

OSHA 10 Construction (but not necessary)

Must have skills

• Commercial / industrial experience

Nice to have skills

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Soft skills

Good customer service skills

Years of experience

5

Education minimum

Two-year associate degree in electronics or equivalent. Two to five years field electronic equipment experience in the calibration, repair, and service directly related to or on process instrumentation or a four-year apprenticeship in the electrical trade or equivalent.

Software skills

Ability to use CMMS system, email

Interview process

First round virtual, second round in-person with a site tour

Main purpose & objectives of position

Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, service, setup, and repairs on process instruments and related systems associated with GMP/GLP process related equipment. Maintain electrical equipment for a safe and productive work environment. Ensure appropriate electrical services are available for long-term research studies, lab facilities, and pilot plant.

Key responsibilities

1. Work will include, but is not limited to, troubleshooting problems on instrument loops and control logic, performing calibration of transmitters, actuators, and sensors. Performing repairs on components such as control modules, analyzers, and mechanical replacement parts. Perform preventive maintenance. Also perform documentation of work and IQ/OQ execution (Installation Qualification/Operation Qualification) on all types of equipment.
2. Make recommendations on reducing or increasing frequency or interval of maintenance schedule. Actively participate in the Proactive Asset Management (PAM) process by assisting with revision of existing and the development of new procedures and job plans. Participate in the PAM process to increase the effectiveness of preventive maintenance and increase reliability of equipment. Learn and apply good safety practices to include: PPE (personal protective equipment), shop safety, confined space entry, CFC guidelines, and other applicable safety requirements. Ability to work in a multi-craft atmosphere, assist other crafts as needed.
3. Quality / environmental compliance: Complete all regulatory training prior to conducting work. Perform all work activities utilizing the appropriate procedures to include GMP/GLP, organizational, departmental or local requirements. Perform all work utilizing the appropriate environmental regulations and policies. Complete appropriate documentation associated with maintenance activities. Manage individual ITP to ensure compliance. Attend appropriate training to include technical and regulatory. May be required to attend some offsite technical training for development of job skills.
4. Administrative: Utilize GMARS, LillyNet, My Workplace data systems to input time, enter work order closing notes for unavailable hours, access email, access MSDS, access safety manual, procedures, training, and a variety of corporate systems. Work closely with immediate supervisor in the performance management process to include the development of personal performance and development plan.
5. Safety: Requires that all work be in a safe manner within all local and corporate safety procedures and practices. Responsible for maintaining their safety training compliance to include classroom and computer-based training as required by OSHA as well as corporate safety procedures. Attend departmental safety meetings.

Educational requirements

Two-year associate degree in electronics or equivalent. Two to five years field electronic equipment experience in the calibration, repair, and service directly related to or on process instrumentation or a four-year apprenticeship in the electrical trade or equivalent.

Experience requirements

Two-year associate degree in electronics or equivalent. Two to five years field electronic equipment experience in the calibration, repair, and service directly related to or on process instrumentation or a four-year apprenticeship in the electrical trade or equivalent.