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Level 1

 

Job Description Summary

The Facilities Mechanic is responsible for performing all maintenance functions on equipment and facilities at the Morris Plains Manufacturing site. This requires a job knowledge of working in a cGMP environment and following safety regulations.

 

Job Description

365 days a year, we aspire to be the best manufacturer of Cell & Gene therapies to ensure our patients have the treatments they need to live longer, healthier lives.

This role is located on-site in Morris Plains, NJ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role.  Please note this is a 2nd shift role. The shift will be Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday and will rotate every 4 months.

Major accountabilities:

• Operation of site-based utility, electrical, HVAC and facility systems, including purified water system, chillers, boilers, compressed gases, wastewater, air handling units, cold rooms, switchgear, emergency generators, liquid nitrogen systems (including tanks), fire protection and building management and control systems.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair motors, pumps, valves, filters, compressors, switches, dampers, fans, piping, transmitters, vessels, safety devices and other components that support the sites operation (production, quality, distribution of patient materials).

• Work in a collaborative and cross functional team environment and interact with other support groups such as Manufacturing, Automation, Quality Assurance and Control, Warehousing and Validation on a daily basis.

• Perform corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance in a safe manner while meeting all quality requirements.

• Lead initial alarm response, system owner notification, and correction of alarm condition.

• Participate in Quality investigations and implementation of corrective actions as requested.

• Maintain state of audit readiness in all functional areas.

• Perform complete, complaint and accurate documentation, as required in cGMP operations.

• Routinely perform work in a clean room environment.

• Monitors and operates the Building Automation System (BAS) and Equipment Monitoring  System (EMS)

• Conducts daily alarm reconciliation and initiates deviations as required by cGMPs.

• Works on assignments that are extremely complex in nature where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $60,600 and $112,600 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in an Engineering Technology or Related Skilled Trade Field or 3 years relevant work experience with utility, HVAC or electrical systems within biotech/pharma/laboratory/hospital or other regulated industry.

• Proficient in MS Office applications

• Ability to analyze, investigate and help solve equipment technical issues, including the monitoring of a Building Maintenance systems.

• Flexibility to accommodate all shifts and Holidays.

• Must have the ability to work around laboratories, manufacturing areas and equipment, and must be able to regularly lift 10 – 20 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to climb ladders

 

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Salary Range

$60,600.00 - $112,600.00

 

Skills Desired

Knowledge Of Core Work Processes, Knowledge Of Relevant Tools And Systems