Technician, Building Systems

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

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Collaborate and support the operation, maintenance and repair of building systems equipment and facilities in order to provide highly reliable utility support to the Operations Group.   Equipment includes HVAC, boilers, chillers, dust collectors, air compressors and purified water systems.

1. Support the operation of building systems to provide specified and reliable environmental conditions and utilities to production, packaging, laboratory, warehouse and office areas. Document all work activities as required.  Report abnormal conditions to Building Services Manager.
2. Responds to more conventional queries from internal customers, providing routine technical advice.
3. Conducts general routine technical activities associated with their area of expertise.
4. Work with other department team members or individually to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, calibrate, alter / modify and make installations to the building systems and facilities in a professional and timely fashion as required.
5. Assist with and/or carry out preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
6. Compile and maintain all information and documentation relevant to all completed work (CMMS, Log Book, change control, update drawings, files etc.).
7. Contributes and determine the impact of required work, communicates, co-ordinates and supervises major repairs with other facilities staff / contractor and users to minimize service interruption.
8. To work as part of a team with users, facilities staff and vendor to evaluate effectiveness of systems in order to make continuous improvements.
9. Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications; locate and diagnose trouble in the building systems or equipment.
10. Recommend and maintain inventory of spare parts to minimize any downtime on the system.
11. Ensure that all work is performed in full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and established safety standards.
12. Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
13. Performs all work in support of our Corporate Values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity and Diligence; Demonstrates strong and visible support of our values.
14. Performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory and compliance and safety requirements.
15. Complete continuous improvement projects as assigned.
16. All other duties as assigned.

• Minimum High school Diploma or equivalent required
• Trade certification in appropriate field (licensed millwright, refrigeration mechanic, industrial electrician, B.E.S. etc.) would be an asset.
• 4th Class Certificate with relevant steam experience preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year proven hands on experience in operating, maintaining, repair and troubleshooting of complex systems such as: HVAC, boilers, chillers, dust collectors, air compressors and purified water systems in an industrial environment
• Able to read and interpret architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience in the use of a computerized Building Management System to operate building equipment is an asset
• Familiarity with software programs including Microsoft Office. Good organization and communication skills.

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