Sr. Maintenance Technician (Welder)

Description

Sr. Maintenance Technician (Welder)

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

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 welding and pipefitting in the capacity of Sr. Maintenance Technician.

Essential Duties and Job Functions :

Performs Corrective and Preventative maintenance on a variety of plant equipment.

Exercises judgment within well-defined and established procedures and practices to determine appropriate action; identifies problems and generates alternatives and recommendations within defined processes.

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

Performs installation, maintenance, and repairs of line manufacturing equipment.

Locates and diagnoses failure, replaces defective components and performs basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and verbal and / or written instructions.

Maintains appropriate maintenance and repair logs.

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

Working in collaborative team.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills :

Previous experience in a Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or Manufacturing facility is preferred.

Proficiency in Pipefitting, Steam, welding fabrication and Heating systems.

B pressure welding is essential, approved Journeyman Alberta Canada.

Experience with plant operating equipment, and centrifugal pumps is preferred.

Participation in an On-Call rotation is mandatory.

Flexibility for overtime hours may be necessary.

Occasional work in confined spaces is required.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of maintenance systems, methods, and procedures.

Demonstrates strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Basic Requirements :

6+ years of relevant experience and a high school diploma; or 5+ years of relevant experience with an associate degree.

Experience working in a GMP environment.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors :

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