Maintenance Technician II

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Job Description

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician II to join our team here at our biotechnology facility in El Segundo, California that includes general laboratories for bioprocessing. In addition to facilities oversight activities, the Maintenance Technician will assist in the operation and maintenance of the company's facility for production of cell-based therapeutics. We strive to ensure manufacturing and all labs and lab personnel are supported to meet business needs, as well as all other facility support requests that lay the foundation to a world class support organization.

Responsibilities:

• Perform monitoring of all BMS systems to ensure the facilities, equipment and environmental systems are within specified ranges and operating systems are functioning properly. Observes deviations from systems specifications and works with Senior Facilities staff to correct or resolve these discrepancies. May assist in calibrating and fine‐tuning controls.
• Exhibits proficiency with the Building Management System and its controls.
• Assists in tuning existing PID loop controllers and develops and implements control schemes and control techniques.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks including HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs, painting, office furniture installation, general building repairs, cleaning, facility exteriors and other as assigned.
• Performs and organizes preventative maintenance tasks while supporting maintenance and operational work orders and assignments.
• Maintains accurate record keeping equipment and systems cGMP compliant
• Works independently and makes sound judgments regarding work methods and tools as well as support company, department and personal goals and objectives.
• Ensures manufacturing and all labs and lab personnel are supported to meet business needs, including lab gasses, preventive maintenance, equipment service contracts and safety equipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOP's and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Works safely in an environment containing hazardous chemicals, high and low temperature liquids, high pressure liquids and gasses, and moving machinery.
• Able to work after hours and on call as needed; weekend shift support and shutdowns
• Checks, responds to and troubleshoots Equipment Monitoring System & Building Management Systems issues and alarms.
• Ensures maintenance work orders are being completed on time while adhering to operational standards.
• Acts as the point person for the Facilities Maintenance technicians while working closely with the manager to ensure strategy planning, implementations of plans, resolving problems while maintaining production quality.
• Accountable to the Maintenance Team Lead and/or Supervisor and the team for facilities performance.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities and grounds to identify signs of pest activity. Recognize potential entry points and nesting sites for pests and take appropriate action to mitigate risks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree and 0+ years' experience in Maintenance OR
• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years' experience in Maintenance OR
• AA Degree and 3+ years' experience in Maintenance OR
• High School Diploma and 3+ years' experience in Maintenance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Building Management Systems, HVAC automation controls, energy management systems, or other related experience.
• Electrical acumen including understanding electrical single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, controls schematics and equipment specifications.
• Mechanical and electrical acumen including HVAC, Purified Water system, facilities utilities, P&ID's, schematics and equipment specifications.
• Experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical company with experience with GMP facility operation.
• Exposure to operations involving engineering disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Civil, Structural, Environmental, and Industrial.
• Demonstrated understanding of systems needed to lead a GMP facility such as: HVAC, electrical, process systems, plumbing/piping, general maintenance, pest management, both interior and exterior.
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull 40lb. of equipment or supplies.
• Understanding of operating and testing requirements for equipment and utilities.
• Stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, climb, and or reach for 75% of a shift.
• Understanding of quality systems; Change Control, Deviations, CAPA's, Audits activities, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work on cross-functional teams as needed
• Ability to work well in a diverse, inclusive environment
• Excellent ability to problem solve as needed
• Able to demonstrate Gilead Core Values of Integrity, Inclusion, Teamwork, Excellence and Accountability in actions and work

The salary range for this position is: $78, $101, Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at .

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