Project Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Project Maintenance Technician is a specialized, hands-on technical position responsible for providing technical support and leading maintenance, repair and equipment improvement activities to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency in a regulated cGMP environment. The role covers machinery, electrical, mechanical and control systems, and supports critical operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform technical troubleshooting and problem resolution across equipment types, technologies and locations.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on critical equipment and evaluate its effectiveness to identify improvements.
• Diagnose equipment failures using drawings, schematics and operating data, then implement corrective actions promptly.
• Install, modify and construct electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems in line with safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and safe chemical handling.
• Develop work instructions to support less experienced technicians and train them on basic repairs and procedures.
• Provide emergency maintenance support, including after-hours availability when required.
• Support spare parts programs and drive continuous improvement through process analysis, team recommendations and audit responses.
• Expand technical knowledge through training, workshops and technical documentation review, and comply with cGMP requirements, Lean principles and corporate policies.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of experience in technical or industrial maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision.
• Adequate hearing ability to detect alarms and warning signals.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLCs and other control systems.
• Experience with maintenance computer systems (work orders, inventory, downtime tracking).
• Analytical skills, intermediate mathematics (ratios, basic algebra) and strong organization.