cGMP Maintenance Mechanic in Frederick, MD

Description

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Vaccine Clinical Materials Program (VCMP), part of Leidos Biomedical Research at the Frederick National Lab, supports the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Vaccine Research Center (VRC). Its' mission is to advance preclinical and clinical research, product development, and manufacture of novel clinical-stage vaccines and biologics to address current and/or emerging infectious diseases of global significance (e.g., HIV-AIDS, Influenza, Ebola, Malaria, Novel Coronavirus, Tuberculosis). The VCMP is responsible for the operation of a Frederick MD -based pilot plant facility and is actively engaged in cGMP manufacture, testing, release, and supply of Phase I /II clinical products for investigational use in the US and globally.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will work a second shift.  The hours will be 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

• Dismantles, moves, assembles, installs, and repairs industrial machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, drawings, or verbal instructions.
• Dismantles equipment and machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools; moves machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks; assembles and installs equipment such as conveyors and tramrails using hand and power tools; constructs foundations; aligns machines; performs scheduled inspection and maintenance.
• Sets up and operates machine tools and fabrication machinery to rework or make new parts.
• Maintaining the integrity of Vaccine Pilot Plant (VPP) utility and support systems, performing both emergency and preventative maintenance work.
• Working independently with the option to appropriate additional skilled trades personnel in the event of a major malfunction.
• Performing routine walk downs of all critical utility support systems.
• Checking for malfunctioning machinery and taking corrective action.
• Responding to Scientific Alarms and Building Automation System alarms and taking corrective action as necessary.
• Maintaining clear and concise logbooks for all equipment.
• Maintaining radio contact with VCMP Security and the VCMP Facilities Maintenance Department.
• Taking emergency call duty as scheduled (Emergency on-call duty rotated every six to eight weeks).
• Identify potential machinery and system malfunctions.
• Maintain legible and concise records.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of five (5) years of craft-related experience.
• Must possess basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of support systems including chillers, steam generation, Scientific and Building Alarm Systems, water purification, water treatment and control systems (electromechanical and pneumatic)
• Ability to start/stop equipment as required.
• Ability to perform minor repairs to a large variety of systems and equipment.
• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to work independently and with other in-house maintenance staff.
• This position is subject to 24-hour call-in for alarm conditions and breakdown repairs. 
• This position is considered a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to random drug testing per the Leidos Biomedical Research Drug Free Workplace Program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical requirements include the ability to maintain balance at all times, walk, kneel, hear (corrective appliance allowed), use of both hands, arms, and legs, carry up to 50lb, lift >50lb, reach above shoulders, climb ladders, push/pull, repeated bending and stand for extended periods. (BP)
• Ability to obtain confined space certification.
• Visual acuity to include depth perception, color distinction, and vision correctable to 20/40.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to Enter a Laboratory or Encounter a Hazardous Area.
• Ability to Kneel.
• Ability to Operate and/or service equipment that contacts or transports compressed or liquid gas.
• Pacemaker prohibited.
• Repeated bending.
• Exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees indoors for small amounts of time.
• Exposure to temperatures above 90 degrees indoors for small amounts of time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Experience with Building Automation Systems.
• HVAC Maintenance and Repair.
• Control Systems Operation and Repair Preferred Qualification.

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is considered a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to random drug testing per the Leidos Biomedical Research Drug Free Workplace Program.