Master Mechanic
Bayer (Oakland/East Bay, California)

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Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals is a leading global specialty pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. With over $3 Billion in protein drug sales, Bayer ranks as the sixth largest biotech company in the world.

Emeryville, California is home to one of Bayer's key biomanufacturing operations dedicated to the production of its top-selling drug Betaseron/Betaferon®, a leading therapy for multiple sclerosis. This manufacturing center is the latest addition to Bayer's fast growing biotech operations on the West Coast of the U.S. Along with sites located in neighboring Berkeley and Richmond, Bayer has now developed into the second largest biotech employer in the Bay Area. The company has over 2,200 employees in the Bay Area, dedicated to every aspect of biotechnology

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Master Mechanic keeps Bayer equipment and facilities in compliance with regulatory standards and in good working order. Repairs and maintenance are performed as needed on building structures, production & lab equipment, and all related utility systems. Assignments may be complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in solving problems and making recommendations.

•Use of diagrams, sketches, mathematics, operating manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and engineering specifications to facilitate thorough and accurate repairs, maintenance and operation of facilities and equipment
•Repair and calibrate using precision measuring instruments as well as hand or power tools
•Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions using manuals, SOP’s, tools, knowledge and experience
•Complete corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance per SOP’s
•Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating irregularities and adjustments
•Provide complete written documentation of work via work orders, pm’s, Cal Reports, CCR’s DR’s etc
•Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trend
•Communicate status of work orders and work assignments to customers and supervisor.
•Promote safe work practices and work in a safe manner at all times
•Complete training requirements as defined in training plan
•Train new maintenance personnel as necessary
•Maintain technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing technical publications, and establishing personal networks
•Assist with improvement projects and perform other duties as directed

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or equivalent
Trade School, Apprenticeship or 3 + years of work experience in one of the following disciplines: plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, electrical, Instrumentation, refrigeration, HVAC, equipment or plant operator, machinist, mechanic, steamfitter, or boiler mechanic
+ 5+ years work experience as a Journeyman level tradesperson
Of which, a minimum of 3 years troubleshooting industrial mechanical and electrical systems
Demonstrated proficiency (through examination or work experience) in 3 of the following disciplines: plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, electrical, Instrumentation, refrigeration, HVAC, equipment or plant operator, machinist, mechanic, steamfitter, or boiler mechanic

•May be required to work overtime and off-shifts, including weekends and holidays
•Must participate in rotating on call duties to support critical systems and processes
•Must be able to provide off-hours emergency maintenance coverage
•Must be Computer literate: MS Windows, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and possibly Unix
•Must be able to read blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams
•Must always comply with procedures, rules and regulations
•Must maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Desirable attributes include:
•Trade certification in Refrigeration, Boiler operator, welding, or other pertinent craft
•Knowledge of, and experience with, PLC and DCS systems
•Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, food processing, high tech or other heavily regulated industry .