Facility Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking an advanced Facility Maintenance Technician for our team of highly skilled multi-craft technicians at a major pharmaceutical facility in the Greater St. Louis area.

Typical work hours for this role are 6:30 am to 7:00 pm (12 hour rotating shifts); hours may vary based on business demand.

As the Facility Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for providing an advanced level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive maintenance and reactive repair on large-scale, industrial grade facility-related equipment and systems. Systems will include mechanical equipment, electrical equipment and lighting systems, plumbing, pumps, motors, piping, steam traps, valves, drains, and more.

Daily duties will include:

• Identifying and correcting any safety-related issues and performing independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.
• Performing troubleshooting and repairing mechanical/electrical equipment, including pumps, motors, bearings, air handlers, exhaust fans, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, R.O. systems, equipment and fixtures for water, gas, oil, steam, sewage, fire sprinkler/prevention, and refrigeration-related plumbing systems as well as basic electrical issues including replacing lamps and ballasts.
• Performing basic pipefitting repairs for water, steam, and compressed air systems.
• Performing painting, general carpentry, drywall repair, hanging pictures, carpet repairs, and repair or replace door hardware, ceiling tiles, etc.
• Conducting preventive and predictive maintenance inspections and performing required preventative maintenance actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, and more.
• Completing necessary work order documentation as required in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Operating various measuring, diagnostic, and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operating a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Performing other duties as assigned by Management or Lead.

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Five years of experience maintaining buildings, facilities, or equipment in a pharmaceutical, large commercial, or industrial environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain site specific security access including all applicable background checks.
• Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and successfully complete a fit test for each type of respirator needed for the position or for an approved alternate respirator that provides equal or better protection from identified hazards.
• Ability to work overtime when required, including holidays and weekends.

• Ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.

• Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

Some physical requirements include:

• Regularly lift to 50 lbs
• Regularly climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding
• Repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, wrist movement
• Walk extensively throughout the plant during shift
• Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions
• Ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding

Special Requirements: Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed. Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment.

Pfizer Site Requirement:

All employees and contractors working at a Pfizer site must be fully vaccinated against covid-19 by November 15, 2021 unless there is an approved medical or religious exemption. “Fully vaccinated” is defined as receiving the full dose therapy of an EUA approved COVID-19 vaccine and being 14 days post the completion of the required dose regimen.

• Associates Degree in Industrial Mechanical, Industrial Technology, or related skilled trade program.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing the below:
  • Large scale plumbing systems
  • Facility mechanical systems, such as air handlers, to OEM specifications
  • Supply and exhaust fans
• Experience troubleshooting pumps and motors.
• Experience repairing steam components up to 100 psi.
• Experience with HVAC.
• Experience working in a GMP or similar regulated environment such as hospitals, biomedical, or pharmaceutical campuses.