Craftworker, Powerhouse
Emergent Biosolutions
Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Posting ID: 1216292600
Lansing, MI
We go where others won't, taking on some of the biggest public health challenges to protect and enhance millions of lives, and create a better, more secure world. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect and enhance life.
I. JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Power Technician is a skilled position responsible for both predictive and preventive maintenance of all equipment on a diverse range of systems. Each boiler operator is responsible for a shift and capable of making crucial decisions based on knowledge of the heating plant and campus. This includes not only the physical and skilled aspects to the job, but also planning and communicating work, working with software systems to document work performed according to Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from $68,500 - $82,900. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, [and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.]
Additionally, Emergent offers a comprehensive benefits package*. Information regarding additional benefits can be found here: https://www.emergentbiosolutions.com/careers/life-at-emergent
(*Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies).
If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a Human Resources Partner about our compensation philosophy and available benefits.
If the hiring manager expresses an interest in interviewing you for the open position, you must discuss your interest in the open position with your current manager prior to an interview being scheduled.
Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill.
There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.
Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy .
Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.
I. JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Power Technician is a skilled position responsible for both predictive and preventive maintenance of all equipment on a diverse range of systems. Each boiler operator is responsible for a shift and capable of making crucial decisions based on knowledge of the heating plant and campus. This includes not only the physical and skilled aspects to the job, but also planning and communicating work, working with software systems to document work performed according to Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Takes initiative and works independently on complex assignments.
- Able to confidently act as facilitator, trainer and team leader on multi-person repairs and projects.
- Fully understands work and provides solutions and recommendations in resolving issues.
- Provide technical and mechanical support on all GMP and Non-GMP utility systems.
- Responsible for the safe operation of boilers and their ancillary equipment
- Record operating parameters and maintain the logs and records of powerhouse and campus steam generation equipment
- Execute work orders and document work performed in SAP per Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
- Respond to emergency and alarm conditions and be on-call per scheduled times for emergency service calls and must respond to the site to repair/address issues.
- Take and perform chemical analysis of boiler water and condensate samples
- Maintain campus compressed air equipment and record compressor and air dryer parameters
- Monitor and maintain the operational readiness of campus emergency diesel generators
- Complete evaluation of failed equipment outside of normal shift schedules as the first point of contact from maintenance
- Support campus landscaping, snow removal, pest control systems to ensure safe and excellent site.
- Maintain a professional, courteous, respectful relationship with internal customers.
- Seek ways to increase operational efficiency and reliability as continuous improvements to all processes.
- Participate in 6-S initiatives for Facilities Department and facilitates weekly walk through of buildings, mechanical rooms, and grounds to assure all areas of the site are clean and audit ready every day.
- Minimum of 6 years or greater experience in maintenance
- 2-year trades vocational certificaiton or equivalent experience
- Steam Engineering Certificate or Boiler Operator License
- 4 years of experience in steam generation operations may be accepted in lieu of certification or licensing
- The employee must have the ability to work rotating twelve hour shifts on a rotating day basis
- Must have aptitude for computer systems including maintenance documentation, email, word, excel, building automation operations
- Prior cGMP regulated industry experience is strongly preferred
- Must have the ability to multi-task and coordinate workload by priority
- Must be customer service and quality driven
The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from $68,500 - $82,900. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, [and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.]
Additionally, Emergent offers a comprehensive benefits package*. Information regarding additional benefits can be found here: https://www.emergentbiosolutions.com/careers/life-at-emergent
(*Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies).
If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a Human Resources Partner about our compensation philosophy and available benefits.
If the hiring manager expresses an interest in interviewing you for the open position, you must discuss your interest in the open position with your current manager prior to an interview being scheduled.
Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill.
There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.
Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy .
Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.