Maintenance Technician

About the role

Eurofins CDMO Alphora develops and manufactures new therapeutics and provides contract research and development services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, producing bulk drug substances and finished dosage forms. As a Maintenance Technician you will keep operations running safely, efficiently and reliably, applying mechanical and electrical expertise to install, maintain, troubleshoot and optimize equipment and facilities in a GMP-regulated environment. The role involves working closely with operations and contributing to continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance procedures according to SOPs and the preventive maintenance schedule, coordinating parts and service as needed
• Coordinate routine maintenance with Operations so it does not disrupt production schedules
• Build and grow the existing preventive maintenance program and anticipate equipment needs, focusing on safety
• Identify and recommend improvements to line procedures, equipment, utilities, systems and facilities
• Operational check equipment and systems, detect and investigate performance variances, and resolve equipment failures, isolating issues and repairing them or sourcing external resources
• Complete compliance documentation, log books and timesheets, and maintain an assortment of common spare parts
• Coordinate and initiate purchase orders for parts and equipment according to company purchasing guidelines
• Keep up to date with legislated codes, EH&S procedures, SOPs and GMP requirements, and complete ongoing training
• Ensure timely maintenance of production equipment, site facilities, systems and utilities, and cover off-hours emergencies and site shutdowns
• Travel between operating facilities

Required profile

• College 2-year diploma in engineering or a related field
• Entry-level applicants are encouraged to apply
• Team player with strong oral and written communication skills

What we offer

• Starting annual base compensation of $65,000 CAD, with total compensation depending on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities
• Health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays and paid time off