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Stationary Engineer

Los Angeles, California
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On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

  • Small Molecules
  • Biologics
  • Plasma
  • Cell and Gene

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

Job ID R0129524 Date posted 07/26/2024 Location Los Angeles, California

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Job Description

This position reports to Swing (2) shift. This shift schedule is Monday-Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Due to business need, on select occasion employees may be required to work overtime and/or support operations on an alternate shift.

About the role:

The Stationary Engineer will lead, and provide focused support to drive the maintenance, preventive, and corrective maintenance of the Critical Systems equipment. Ensure the LA Plant Critical Systems equipment is running within the validated states. You will be responsible for maintain, troubleshoot, and perform repairs on the Critical Systems equipment including Process Instrumentation. Prepare detailed documented work orders. Understanding of advanced process and control theory of a Critical or Major system.

How you will contribute:

  • Responsible for operation and repairs of Critical Utilities Systems and associated mechanical and electrical equipment.

  • Perform preventive maintenance and corrective work orders for critical utilities systems.

  • Respond to urgent and emergency work orders for the Critical Systems department.

  • Close assigned work orders in JDE System.

  • Complete Change Control documentation (PRs) if required by the assigned work order.

  • Shall be trained and qualified on designated facility SOPs governing the operation of boiler room equipment, critical systems, utilities and local GMP practices.

  • Will provide a moderate level of troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of Critical utilities systems, equipment and equipment components which include distillation units, boilers, air compressors, pumps, piping, blowers, vacuum pumps, HVAC, Chillers, and plumbing components.

  • Requires familiarity with generally accepted building, plumbing, piping, electrical, and fire protection practices and codes.

  • Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, UBS, UMC and UPC in compliance with L.A. City, CA state and federal EPA regulation and laws.

  • Must follow safety rules and responsible system repairs, upkeep, maintenance and operations managed within regulating agencies to include L.A. City Building & Safety, SCAQMD, L.A. City Bureau of Sanitation, CAL OSHA and OSHA PSM.

  • Must have a knowledge of instrumentation and mechanical systems, such as controllers, indicators, control valves, PLC, analyzers, sensors, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

  • Knowledge of Delta V and CMMS systems such as JDE, Maximo, Blue Mountain RAM, etc.

  • You must be proficient in many mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.

  • Must have knowledge in Lock out/Tag out (LOTO) programs.

  • Read, write and interpret technical documents and instructions, electrical and mechanical drawings, equipment blue prints and piping and instrumentation drawings (P&ID).

  • Will work overtime on a short notice and support standby program.

  • Perform disposal of hazardous waste.

What you bring to Takeda:

  • High school diploma or GED. 4+ years of related work experience or AA degree or higher and 2+ years related work experience.

  • A.A./A.S. technical discipline or Journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or commensurate combination of technical education and experience is highly desirable.

  • City Los Angeles Unlimited Steam Engineer's license

  • Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.

  • In general, your work will be a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.

  • Must able to climb ladders and move about in closed quarters facility non-manufacturing support areas.

  • Will work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body

Important Considerations

  • May wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.

  • Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.

  • Work in a cold, wet environment.

  • Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours,.

  • Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - CA - Los Angeles

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$22.55 - $35.43

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - CA - Los Angeles

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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