Maintenance Project Coordinator

Cambrex


Maintenance Project Coordinator

US-IA-Charles City

Job ID: 2026-4984
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Maintenance
Cambrex - Charles City

Overview

The Maintenance Project Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Engineering and Maintenance departments with coordination of project work including capital expenditure projects.  Duties will also include assisting Engineering, Operations, Safety, and Maintenance with equipment troubleshooting, analysis, and monitoring of plant equipment.  Project work will include the coordination of small maintenance projects as well as assisting Project Engineers with larger capital projects.  This will encompass inspecting the project area daily, managing contractors and suppliers, coordinating work center time and permits with area supervision, communication of work activities with Project Manager or Supervisor, and ensure project specifications are being followed.  Hands on work required to assist vendor, Engineering, Operations, or Maintenance to startup, test, qualify and validate equipment. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate small Maintenance or Engineering projects as assigned.
• Inspect work areas looking for unsafe practices/conditions, equipment installation deficiencies, or improper construction methods.
• Monitor vendors and contractors for work quality and efficiencies.
• Help facilitate receipt of materials for inspection and proper inventory and storage.
• Review project activities for completeness and adherence to project or company specifications.
• Communicate with internal customer for work center availability and facilitate work permits for contractors.
• Develop and manage punch lists and liaison between Operations, Maintenance and Engineering as to status. Communicate action items to Project Manager or Supervisor.
• Work alongside vendors and contractors for initial equipment startup and commissioning. guide visitors if needed to support project work.
• Assist Operations, Maintenance and Validation with equipment startup and testing.
• Assist Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to monitor and troubleshoot existing equipment, analyze functionality, and make recommendations for corrective action (CAPA).

Qualifications / Skills

• Knowledge of cGMP analytical testing, equipment, and manufacturing operations preferred.
• Basic office computer skills required.
• Leadership and high level of initiative required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 2+ or more years of experience in API manufacturing or chemical manufacturing preferred. Specifically with installation, startup, and maintenance of chemical manufacturing equipment.

 

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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