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Summary: The Technician – Plumber will have a strong focus on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment on all Plumbing and Mechanical Systems.  Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in Plumbing maintenance and troubleshooting. The individual in this role must be available for call-in work and perform other duties as required. Some overtime is to be expected. Develop and maintain building and campus assets through proper maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and repairing, reheat coils, all potable and non-potable water systems, fire pumps and sprinkler systems and other associated mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot customer service calls for all potable and non-potable water systems inside our buildings.
• Individual will partner with subject matter experts (SME) & Reliability services to trouble operational issues.
• Ensures that all appropriate R&M data (e.g., material costs, contract labor costs, effort) is captured on a work order.
• Role will support of the following operations at the BMS Devens campus: Biologics Large Scale Commercial Manufacturing , Biologics Clinical Manufacturing, Biologics Cell Bank Manufacturing, Biologics Development and Laboratory operations, and CAR-T (Cell Therapy) Manufacturing.
• Responsible for the effective uninterrupted support of Facilities operational activities for BMS Devens.
• Review and analyzing system data and developing initial recommendation with Reliability Manager and/or Operations Manager on any maintenance changes, upgrades, replacements, etc. Cross train and / or back up, as appropriate to the advanced level.
• Maintain up to date and complete system documentation in a central resource location for all repairs or changes to the system.
• Monitor the operation and make adjustments on: Non-potable & Potable water systems, hot water systems, floor radiant heating systems, chilled water, boilers, heating and ventilating equipment, domestic water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, Backflow preventors and filters, other mechanical equipment, record readings and make adjustments where necessary to assure proper operation of equipment.
• Analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems / malfunctions, and make recommendations to management on the corrective action as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all base building and critical plumbing system equipment.
• Conduct immediate clean-up of work area, returning tools to workshop, and unused supplies to storeroom.
• Report any equipment problems, impending supply or material shortages to the Operations Manager.
• Maintains tools and orders supplies as required for installation and repairs.
• Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Any/other duties assigned  

Knowledge and Skills:

• High School diploma, state equivalent, or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of related trade schooling or equivalent, preferred.
• Massachusetts Journeyman Plumbing License – Required
• Massachusetts Gas license a plus
• Boiler License or EPA certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and local codes.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports.
• Familiar with computer equipment and programs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate electric hand tools, work on a ladder up to 28’, carry tools, lift and carry heavy loads, operate required equipment, and operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to work in close places such as closets, crawl spaces, attics, vaults, etc.
• Ability to work on roofs of buildings – able to safely perform overhead work while standing on a ladder
• Demonstrated ability to manage across functional lines and deliver results in a matrix organization.

Working Conditions:

• Basic lifting involved
• Accessing large manufacturing equipment
• Gowning
• Exposure to chemicals
• Access to secured areas
• Exposure to confined space
• Ability to work at different heights

Work is performed in a state-of-the-art large scale cell culture facility with classified areas requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).  These roles require some contact with hazardous materials such as caustic, and steam.

Requires overtime, weekend and on-call duty.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Devens - MA - US: $46.65 - $56.53per hour

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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R1598062 : Technician - Plumber