Project Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Project Maintenance Technician is a specialized, hands-on technical position responsible for providing technical support and leading maintenance, repair, and equipment improvement activities to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency in a regulated cGMP environment. The role includes managing machinery, electrical, mechanical, and control systems, as well as participating in continuous improvement initiatives and supporting critical operations.

Duties

• Perform technical troubleshooting and problem resolution across multiple equipment types, technologies, and locations.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on critical equipment and evaluate effectiveness to identify and implement improvements.
• Diagnose potential or actual equipment failures through observation, analysis, and the use of technical resources such as drawings, schematics, and operating data.
• Implement corrective actions efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Install, modify, and construct electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and safe chemical handling practices.
• Develop and implement work instructions to support less experienced technicians in performing maintenance activities.
• Provide emergency maintenance support, including after-hours availability when required.
• Support the development and management of spare parts programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process analysis, team recommendations, and audit responses.
• Continuously expand technical knowledge through training, workshops, and review of technical documentation.
• Train other technicians on basic repairs and operational procedures.
• Comply with corporate policies, cGMP requirements, Lean principles, and organizational guidelines.
• Support management and perform additional duties as assigned.

How You Will Learn Your Role

• Participating in specialized technical training programs (both classroom and hands-on).
• Performing tasks under supervision and progressively working independently.
• Reviewing technical documentation, blueprints, and operating procedures.

Required Experience

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in technical or industrial maintenance.

Skills

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to read and interpret electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and other control systems.
• Experience using maintenance-related computer systems (work orders, inventory, downtime tracking).
• Ability to work independently with general supervision.
• Strong analytical skills and intermediate-level mathematical proficiency (ratios, basic algebra).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to solve complex problems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to changing responsibilities and business needs.
• Adequate hearing ability to detect alarms and warning signals.