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Job Title: Maintenance technician- Vaccines

Location: Swiftwater, PA

About the Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all site wide equipment in order to maintain a quality Class A environment in GMP and non GMP facilities at the Swiftwater site.

This position reports to and supports the area team Maintenance Manager or Deputy Director who is ultimately responsible for the efficient, effective, and reliable operation of all equipment in their area. The Maintenance Technician will have interactions with all levels of the organization including HSE, M&S (manufacturing & Supply), Engineering, External Contractors, R&D, Mtech, and various other support groups.

The maintenance technician in the Formulation/Utilities PCU is responsible to support Formulation operations and both clean utilities and plant utilities in all buildings of the FFIP platform.

The Maintenance Technician is a member of a maintenance team that supports GMP and/or non GMP areas at the Swiftwater site.

The equipment and systems include both GMP and non GMP areas. The 7/24 GMP production environment requires maintenance under regulated conditions. The work performed by the Maintenance Technician and documentation of this work has a direct impact on the manufacturing operations and quality results of the site.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing Progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

• The ability to multitask, troubleshoot, evaluate and repair site wide equipment is critical to the success of this role and the maintenance department.

• This position requires the technician to work on intricate and site-specific equipment and systems.

• Technicians to work up to 25% overtime withshort notice and working various shifts depending on business needs and production cycles.

• The Maintenance Technician interfaces closely with the customer to provide reliable, safe, and efficient equipment operation and uptime.

• Timely execution of preventive/corrective maintenance

• HSE considerations for maintenance (permits, PTW, LOTO)

• WO accuracy and completeness

• Continuous improvement for maintenance operations

Preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial and process equipment including but not limited to the following:

• Air Handling Unit Operations

• Tensioning of belts and alignment

• Bearing replacement

• Knowledge of VFD’s, VAV’s,

• Knowledge of steam principals

• JCI Metasys Systems

• Process control devices

• Pump repairs, rebuilds, replacement

• Motor replacement and alignment

• Schematics and the ability to read blueprints

• Electricity including single phase and 3 phase 480V

• Refrigerators, freezers, and incubators

• Process chillers and temperature control units

• Water For Injection (WFI) Clean Steam, RO/DI, Purified water

• Replacement of valves and piping system repairs

• Basic computer skills in MS Office and SAP

Related KPIs & Metrics

• HSE performance (injury rates, near misses, pSIFs)

• Work order metrics (PM/cal on-time, CM/PM, MTTR)

• Deviations and discards due to maintenance issues

• Area maintenance spend (budget, headcount, parts, services)

• Skills matrix and cross-training status

About You

Education & Experience & Certifications

• Associates degree with 3+ years experience in equipment maintenance

• High School Diploma with + 5 years experience in equipment maintenance

• Training, and certification is a plus.

• In-depth equipment knowledge and troubleshooting skills

• Working knowledge of purchasing systems and CMMS

• Precision maintenance concepts

Physical Requirements & Special Working Conditions

• Lifting: Specify : > 20 lbs.

• Temperature Extremes

• Uncomfortable Protective Clothing

• Excessive Noise

• Unpleasant Fumes

• Dust or Dirt

• Adverse Weather Condition

• High Voltage > 50 volts

• Caustics and Acids

• Steam, Hot Water, Compressed Air, Waste Water

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

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