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Senior Facilities Technician II

AT Biogen
Biogen

Senior Facilities Technician II

Solothurn, Switzerland

Job Description

About This Role

Step into a pivotal role where you’ll ensure the smooth operation of our critical plant systems, focusing primarily on HVAC and electrical systems. As the trusted expert, you’ll tackle complex issues with utility equipment, providing swift troubleshooting and solutions to keep our facility running at peak efficiency. You’ll take ownership of overseeing repairs and preventive maintenance (PM) execution, ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest standards. Additionally, you’ll respond to alarms in GMP areas and controlled spaces, acting as the subject matter expert (SME) for one or more key utility systems. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of our operational success, ensuring reliability and safety across our facility.

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What You'll Do

  • Operates all utility systems that supply manufacturing.  Trains others as needed on operation and maintenance of utility systems and serves as system expert.
  • Maintains utility systems and responds to critical alarms.  Logs readings on various plant equipment systems and investigates when alarms occur.
  • Monitors utility systems through the BMS and ParCS control systems.
  • Conducts tours through the mechanical spaces to ensure no adverse events have occurred.

Who You Are

We are looking for a safety-conscious, detail-oriented technician with hands-on experience in large industrial or utility plant environments. You have a strong understanding of utility systems, mechanical principles, and control systems, with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain complex equipment. They should be comfortable working in shifts.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma with five (5) years of prior industry experience, or an Associate of Arts degree with three (3) years of experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree with one (1) year of experience. 
  • Solid experience in an industrial or similar large utility plant environment, supporting multiple large systems. Specific equipment and system expertise related to on-site facility systems is required. 
  • Strong understanding of utility systems and mechanical principles. 
  • Safety-conscious with an understanding of various system safety controls and general industrial safety practices. 
  • Understanding of control systems and CMMS. 
  • Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present information in front of a group. 
  • Ability to draft SOPs and author PMs on equipment. 
  • Ability to read engineering drawings. 
  • Ability to work under short timelines within a manufacturing environment. 
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, extended shifts, and/or weekends. 
  • Minimum B1 English level.

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

Client-provided location(s): Luterbach, Switzerland
Job ID: 3c420440-8453-4f17-bcb0-29fb3ffa26d4
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)