Job Details
We are a dedicated group of scientists, physicians, and businesspeople working together toward one goal: to discover and develop therapies that can unleash the power of the body s immune system to treat and potentially cure cancer. We are passionate about the work we do every day at Agenus to deliver on the promise of immuno-oncology. If you re looking for an inspired environment, passionate colleagues, and a culture that nurtures learning, innovation and team success, we invite you to join us.
The Role
This candidate will be primarily responsible for overall facilities and preventive maintenance (PM) program for Building 6455 & 901 Heinz. Operate and monitor boilers per CA Code of Regulation Title 8, Sec 781. Perform PM for all Utilities system and equipment. Document PM in Blue Mountain RAM. Manage reactive PM and minimize equipment and facilities down time.
Additionally, the candidate is responsible for proper operation of major sanitary and non-sanitary utilities systems, HVAC, BAS system and general facilities repair. Candidate will troubleshoot/repair equipment/system and supervise vendor/contractor.
Assist supervisor to carry out capital or expense project tasks. Facilitate root cause investigation and CAPA implementation. Perform impact assessment for system/equipment, as needed.
In The Role You Will
Perform and prioritize PM activities for sanitary and non-sanitary utilities system (compressed air, C/HWFI, RO/DI, plant steam, clean steam, chilled water, etc). Ensure timely completion of PM activity.
Coordinate schedule for PM activities with stakeholders and other department functional heads. Communicate PM progress periodically to supervisor and stakeholders.
Ensure parts needed for PM are available. Create PM part kit as needed and monitor inventory of spare parts.
Document work order for completion in Blue Mountain RAM system. Ensure all supporting documentation are attached in the RAM system per work order.
Monitor BAS critical system/equipment alarm for any abnormal condition. Response and investigate alarm condition. Ability to react to emergency equipment / system issue.
Communicate with site and management and all stakeholders to coordinate major PM activities and project execution. Communicate status of maintenance activities to stakeholders.
Ability to provide guidance, on-the-job training and sharing of expertise to other mechanics.
Operate and monitor boilers per CA Code of Regulation Title 8, Sec 781.
Perform facilities, utilities system and equipment repair, modification and improvement.
Responsible for proper operation of major sanitary and non-sanitary utilities systems, HVAC and BAS system.
Interface and interacts with other functional department representative to troubleshoot and resolve complex facilities, utilities and equipment issue. Conceive technical solution to a problem.
Execute small expense and capital projects. Assist and facilitate supervisor to carry out project tasks.
Facilitate deviation investigation and CAPA implementation. Perform root cause investigation and product impact assessment as needed.
Supervise and coordinate with vendor and contractor for PM, repair and project execution.
Partner with EH&S representative to address safety and environmental issue.
Create or revise standard operating procedures as needed for improvement of existing standard or procedures. Review / approve procedural changes of others.
Create and execute change control or Critical Work Order to make changes to any GMP system or equipment.
Recommend improvement to current facilities system and equipment. Provide cost estimation.
Facilitate compliances with laws and regulations related to maintenance and operation activities (such as Boiler Permit, Pressure Vessel Permit)
Ensure Eye Washes, Safety Showers and fire extinguishers are routinely inspected
Manage and review pest control program.
Qualifications: About You
Minimum 10 years experience working in facilities and utilities maintenance.
Minimum 5 years experience working in a biotech/pharmaceutical cGMP / cGLP environment.
Trade school, training, certificate or equivalent work experience related to maintenance and facilities management is acceptable.
Competency in boiler operation and maintenance
Technical knowledge and experience in sanitary and plant utilities system, such as CWFI/HWFI, plant steam, clean steam, compressed air, chilled water, HVAC, and clean room.
Ability to read and understand piping/instrumentation diagram, electrical diagram and construction drawing.
Working knowledge in change management and deviation processes.
Experience with GMP equipment qualification / validation.
Experience in supervising vendors
Good interpersonal skills, critical thinking, ability to multi-task effectively, make independent decisions, and resolve complex problems.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and active listening.
Good computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office.
The ability to lift at least 50 pounds to chest height.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders on a regular basis. Must be available to be accessible via cell phone, and work a flexible schedule as needed, including nights weekends and on-call.
Ability to squat, crawl, bend and work in loud, wet, and hot/cold environments.
The targeted salary range for this position is 80,000-105,000 per year. Agenus is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offered is commensurate with Agenus s compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, critical needs of the role, and internal equity.
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Agenus is Delighted to Provide you With a Comprehensive Benefits Plan, Including Some of the Following:
- Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options (US & UK)
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses (US)
- Flexible Vacation Plan (US & UK)-In a time when we move at the speed of light, what matters most is what we achieve, not how many hours we clock or accrue. We want people to take breaks when they need them most and own their time. Our philosophy at Agenus is that freedom to take this time will lead to clarity, creativity and innovation through rested and refreshed eyes. With our Flexible Vacation Plan, Agenus will not limit the amount of vacation you can take. It will allow you to take the vacation time as you need, while fulfilling your job responsibilities and making meaningful contributions to our mission.
- Care.com Memberships (US)
- Education Assistance Program (US & UK)
- 401k match (US) and Financial Planning tools, Private Pension (UK)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans (US &UK)
- Employee Assistance Program (US &UK)
- Reward & Recognition Program (US & UK)
- Catered Lunch (site dependent)
- Onsite Yoga (UK)
- Free Parking (US & UK)
Our core values
The way we work sets Agenus apart.
We put the patient first.
We aspire to change the world, improving the experience and options available for every single cancer patient. The answers are out there, and patients are waiting.
We are bold, and we are one.
We believe that the only way to deliver on our goals is to aim high and work as one global team. We look for opportunities to challenge, collaborate with, and support one another. We aim to break conventional standards and perform at extraordinary levels.
We work with integrity, respect and honesty.
These three building blocks serve as pillars for how we behave, operate, and execute our mission.
We are a culture of ownership and accountability.
We hold ourselves accountable not only for exceptional results, but how we get our results.
We are obsessively curious and deeply committed to learning.
We live in a fast-paced environment that requires us to learn at or above the speed of change. We believe that curiosity fuels the desire to create, and learning provides the tools to progress.
We perform at our best every day.
Every day counts. We confront insurmountable obstacles, problems and choices with intellect, perseverance and hard work.