HEPA Filter Technician

Summary

The HEPA Filter Certification Technician is responsible for the routine certification of HEPA Filters.

• Perform routine HEPA filter certification
  • measure airflow, differential pressure, perform filter inspection and integrity testing
• Repair or replace filters that do not meet acceptance criteria
• Perform airflow visualization on Class A filters
• Test compressed air, process air and nitrogen filters.
• Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System to document work performed
• Provide detailed documentation of all maintenance troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.
• Adhere to cGMP, Safety and Environmental requirements
• Issue/complete job hazard analysis/safe work permits (hot work, excavating, confined space, hazardous atmosphere, etc.)
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, job plans and/or equipment manuals to perform work
• Responsible for maintaining training matrix requirements.
• Assist with modification, installation and start up of new and existing instrumentation, process control systems and equipment

• Develop knowledge and skills needed perform job as required by the area of responsibility
• Assist with filter certifications
• Attend clean room testing training course
• Perform all responsibilities as defined in previous job level
• Perform filter certifications
• Repair and/or replace filters that don’t meet acceptance criteria
• Train and mentor new HEPA Certification technicians
• Perform all responsibilities as defined in previous job level
• Schedule and plan filter certifications
• Complete paperwork to get create new or revise Assets/Locations and PMs in the CMMS
• Establish new filter criteria and PM frequencies
• Set up spare parts in the CMMS

• Communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form
• Build positive working relationships with cross-functional teams across multiple business units
• Use personal computers and have experience with Window applications and Web based programs
• Read, interpret, and apply information from files, drawings, catalogs, reports, and manuals
• Demonstrate strong mathematical skills with the ability to apply this knowledge to the various tasks assigned.
• Understand current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
• Understand industrial plant safety and environmental requirements
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities as defined in previous job level
• Knowledgeable of clean room testing theory
• Proficient in use of testing equipment
• knowledgeable of filter configuration to establish proper testing technique
• Knowledgeable of basic HVAC design and operation
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities as defined in previous job level
• Knowledgeable of appropriate test conditions and methods
• Understands how area equipment functions in process applications
• Experience with multiple maintenance crafts (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, HVAC); with the ability to apply this knowledge to the complete, timely, technically-correct, cost-effective filter maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Proficiently use computerized maintenance management system to locate/identify replacement parts, coordinate multiple and interdisciplinary work requests, and investigate equipment repair history.
• Ability to support installation, startup and commissioning of Capital Projects.
• Knowledge and training as required by OSHA on applicable safe work practices and process safety management
• Use communication skills to effectively resolve problems with technical personnel including department managers, supervisors and outside technical support.

• Associates degree in relevant technical field
• Attend clean room testing training course
• 2 years relevant experience
• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.
• Associates degree in relevant technical field
• 4 years relevant experience
• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.
• Associates degree in relevant technical field
• 6 years relevant experience
• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment or warehouse with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam. Exposure to extreme cold below 32
* and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100*. Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting. Works at…