Facilities Technician bei ALK

About ALK

ALK is a forward-thinking allergy company with a long tradition of allergy innovation. ALK is devoted to improving quality of life for people with allergies by developing pharmaceutical products that target the actual cause of allergy. ALK is the world leader in allergy vaccination (immunotherapy) – a unique treatment that induces a protective immune response which reduces and potentially halts the allergic reaction.

Since 1923, we have been working to improve the quality of life for allergy patients by developing products that target the cause of allergy. With over 2,200 employees, and with subsidiaries, production facilities and distributors worldwide, we are in a unique position to further the advancement of allergy treatments. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen (OMX: ALKB) with global headquarters in Horsholm, Denmark and offices North America.

We are currently looking for an experienced Full-Time Facilities Technician to join our team in our Plainville, CT site. This role will work closely onsite with other departments and must be able to collaborate effectively with others to ensure that needs and specifications are met. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple site-specific projects, and feel comfortable leading when necessary.

Primary Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Ensure that the facility, equipment, and facilities systems are properly serviced, cleaned, maintained, and repaired.
• Oversee the daily activities for the physical operation and maintenance of facility and property.
• Ensure proper functioning of cleanroom environments through routine inspection and servicing of HVAC and filtration systems.
• Schedules, coordinates and tracks programs for facility maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair.
• Lead the troubleshooting and response to equipment failure and utility outages.
• Assist in the execution of calibrations for critical equipment, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Author and revise Facilities and Maintenance SOPs and other controlled documents.
• Prepare/write change control reports and deviation reports as necessary.
• Assist in the implementation of Capital Investment Projects.
• Give presentations to site management and when needed, regulatory agencies on departmental items, updates, and event status.
• Complete Maintenance request work orders.
• Ensure that an adequate inventory of supplies and spare parts is maintained.
• This role is highly visible and extremely service oriented. A very flexible attitude, willingness to “roll up one’s sleeves” and do whatever is needed.
• Adhere strictly to SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) during all maintenance operations.
• Perform general facility upkeep as needed, including structural maintenance and utility servicing.
• Must be available 24/7 365 to respond to emergency situations.
• Other general facilities and equipment maintenance duties may be assigned

Skills and Experience:

• Associates’ degree or relevant experience in Facilities, Engineering, and technical schooling.
• 3-5 years Facilities experience in a pharmaceutical/ manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrate proficiency with building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, DI/ WFI process water, high pressure steam boilers, refrigeration 
• Able to work in a team across departments and sites 
• Ability to represent the department or organization in local and global projects with assistance from other cross functional team members 
• Ability to work independently 
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change to improve 
• site facilities maintenance operations 
• Demonstrate initiative and good interpersonal skills, able to work in a team 
• Ability to work with Quality Systems and regulatory requirements such as: CFRs, GMP, FDA, OSHA 
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally, as needed 
• Must be creative and flexible 
• Must have good attention to detail 
• Proven ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Demonstrated ability to comply with required safety practices 
• Understanding of calibration principles and applications for equipment and processes

Nonessential Skills & Experience:

• Forklift operation experience. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physical Demands: Must be physically able to carry our all normal duties required of a maintenance department staff.
• Work Environment:  All areas of the entire Plainville Facilities, indoor and outdoor.

Approximate annual salary range for this role: $65,000 to $85,000. This salary range is an estimate in good faith for the position. Final compensation can vary based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills, and knowledge.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Why ALK?

At ALK, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which our people can thrive, develop, and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance.

ALK offers:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with generous employer contribution
• 13 company-paid holidays per year

ALK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.