HVAC Technician - Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Verona, WI
About the Job
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.
Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.
Arrowhead's corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI and San Diego, CA. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.
The Position
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is seeking a facilities technician with strong HVAC- experience to join our Verona site. The facilities/HVAC- technician will work in an approximately 300,000 sq ft facility comprising of Process/Analytical Development labs, Manufacturing department, office, and warehouse space. The hours of this job are 7:00am – 3:30pm with flexibility depending on company needs.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of and ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex HVAC- problems on equipment to include Air handlers, Roof Top Units, water and steam boilers, Fan Coil Units, cooling towers, energy recovery loops, and associated devices such as valves, actuators, dampers, coils, and others common to the job
- Perform inspections, Preventative Maintenance, and Predictive Maintenance on HVAC- equipment
- Provide routine building maintenance support in areas such as carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical, general cleaning, and office set up
- Identify maintenance risks on equipment
- Perform emergency repairs promptly and efficiently
- Use the Building Management System for equipment health and proper operation including alarm management and mitigation
- Maintain accurate and detailed service records
- Participate in training of junior technicians and willingness to share knowledge and experience
- Continuously evaluate self, others, and equipment for safety compliance
- Use computerized maintenance management software to track, log, and complete corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, and predictive maintenance including documentation of vendor service reports
- Act as point of contact with vendors and outside contractors for warranty work, corrective maintenance, and projects
- Develop / maintain accurate inventory of critical, consumable, and general spare parts
- Participate in an on-call program for after-hours, weekend, and holiday alarm/emergency response
- Strict adherence to EH&S guidelines and policies to ensure safely operation of the equipment and systems
- Ensure compliance, as set forth in internal quality protocols and SOPs including cGMP and FDA regulatory guidelines, within the areas of responsibility
- Maintain all mandatory training requirements, ensuring compliance to site procedures and job performance qualifications
- Demonstrate continuous personal pursuit to increasing job knowledge, proficiency in technical understanding, and problem-solving abilities
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High School Diploma plus 5 years of HVAC experience on equipment as listed under Responsibilities
- 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical/biotech facility
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand blueprints, diagrams, and technical drawings
- Strong knowledge of electrical fundamentals, troubleshooting and safety
- Ability to use tools, meters, and other devices common to the HVAC industry
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, be self-motivated and possess interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn quickly and work effectively with little supervision when needed
- Knowledge of cGMP and cGDP requirements and procedures predisposed to documentation of work performed and maintaining clean work areas
- Ability to work in varying climates, heights, tight spaces, and temperatures
- Ability to participate in an on-call program for after-hours, weekend, and holiday alarm/emergency response
Preferred:
- Completed Wisconsin Qualifier or equivalent
- EPA 608 Universal certification
- 3-5 years' experience troubleshooting and maintaining evaporators, condensers, chillers, multi-stacks, and other equipment typical to Refrigeration
Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.
