Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation

Job Description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Gilead Sciences in Edmonton, Alberta is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional capable of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment. The successful candidate will assume a full-time employment role focusing on instrumentation in the capacity of Maintenance Technician.

Responsibilities :

Comply with all safety regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Assist in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems.

Calibrate instruments and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Document all maintenance activities and maintain accurate records of equipment performance.

Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on a variety of plant equipment.

Exercise sound judgment working within established procedures to identify problems, generate alternatives, and recommend solutions within defined processes.

Locate and diagnose failures, replace defective components, and perform basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment, drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, manuals, and verbal / written instructions.

Utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.

Work collaboratively within a team environment.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

Previous instrumentation experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing facility preferred.

Working knowledge of maintenance systems, methods, and procedures.

Ability to participate in an on-call rotation (mandatory).

Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Comfortable working in confined spaces when necessary.

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Basic Qualifications

Experience : 8+ years as an instrumentation technician in an industrial environment.

Certification : Journeyperson Certificate as an Instrumentation Technician or Instrumentation Engineering Technology Diploma.

Additional Journeyperson certification in a related trade (e.g., Electrician, HVAC, Millwright) considered an asset.

Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors :

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.