Maintenance/Production Technician The Opportunity: At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's Quality Assurance & Quality Systems vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.
Seastar, part of Avantor, is looking for a high energy Maintenance/Production Technician responsible for the maintenance of production, packaging and supply chain equipment as well as site facilities tasks. This will report into the Operations Manager and will be a full-time position based in Sidney, BC.
What we're looking for: Education: Minimum High School diploma; higher continuing education in related area considered a plus. Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of maintenance, mechanical or electrical experience, preferably in an industrial setting. Knowledge of equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, power tools, corrosion resistance. Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, mechanical integrity and quality assurance. Knowledge of process safety management best practices preferred. Who you are: Experience related to clean room manufacturing and troubleshooting contamination issues is an asset. Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to think independently, prioritize and handle projects through to completion in a timely manner. Proficient in the use of basic office computer software. Basic chemistry skills and math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). Willingness to work a full-time position (37.5 hours per week), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be flexible to accommodate timing of production and maintenance related projects. Overtime as required to accomplish assignments. Must be available for weekend duty days (usually a couple of hours) and alarm call outs as required. How you will thrive and create an impact: Follow established safety standards, policies and guidelines, including the ability to wear all required PPE, ie respirator (Personal Protective Equipment). Capable of starting/stopping and checking automated chemical manufacturing equipment. Responsible for handling, calculating, diluting and pumping acid feedstocks. Working closely with all Production and Maintenance personnel, arrange feedstock delivery to meet the required service levels. Keep proper department logbooks and records related to feedstock, pumping, operation of equipment and maintenance performed (manual and electronic). Capable of installing, operating and maintaining production, packaging and supply chain equipment. This includes the stills, chillers, pumps, neutralization system and HVAC/scrubbers as well as the building facilities. Working with Production and Maintenance personnel to maintain silos, stillrooms, tanks, lines and pumps. Communicate timelines to repair and status of equipment failures in an effective manner to ensure maximum plant and facility reliability. Responsible for the preventative maintenance program and documentation including annual requirements and budgets for equipment/facilities that need to be replaced. Assist with the organization and execution of annual maintenance week or comparable activities. Keep the outside apron neat and clean, including trench drains. Prepare weekend preparedness documentation. Contribute to weekend and emergency Production and Maintenance coverage. Performs other duties as assigned by the Production and Maintenance manager. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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