Engineering Systems Administrator

The Role:
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is expanding its presence in Clayton, Melbourne, at our new GMP Manufacturing facility. This site is a key part of our mission to deliver the greatest possible impact through mRNA medicines. Our facility in Clayton is dedicated to ensuring the rapid production and delivery of life-saving treatments, and we're seeking professionals to join us on this journey to revolutionize healthcare.

Based at our new GMP Manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Clayton, this position reports to the Plant Engineering Manager and will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the administration of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The CMMS Administrator will oversee all routine and non-routine calibration and maintenance work orders and ensure that the system operates efficiently in accordance with site policies and procedures.

This role is critical to the daily operation of the CMMS in support of Moderna’s GxP facility and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading-edge biotechnology company transforming healthcare globally.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Oversee the daily operation of the CMMS system for a GxP facility.

• Manage data and workflows in CMMS following Moderna's policies, focusing on Facilities/Engineering/Validation (FEV) groups.

• Act as the SME, providing training to personnel on asset management and equipment release.

• Establish and maintain calibration, maintenance, and validation schedules for GxP process systems and equipment.

• Keep asset statuses in CMMS up to date, ensuring alignment with GxP operations.

• Support purchasing and cost controls related to maintenance expenses.

• Handle change/work requests and triage them for on-demand activities in the CMMS.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Provide oversight of metrics and reports to drive key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Assist in generating site KPIs and metrics reports to support compliance and performance goals.

• Support the processing of calibration/maintenance certificates for Metrology and Maintenance groups.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Assist in compliant execution of calibration and maintenance activities as required.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• Question convention: In this role, you will be expected to challenge traditional ways of managing maintenance systems, exploring more efficient methods to support our advanced manufacturing facility.

• Act with urgency: Maintaining the CMMS and ensuring all processes run smoothly in a fast-paced environment is critical to the timely production of life-saving mRNA therapies. Your ability to respond swiftly and efficiently will help ensure continuous compliance and operational excellence.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Engineering Degree, Trade school, or equivalent preferred.

• 2 – 4 years of applicable GxP experience preferred.

• Experience with CMMS administration required.

• Experience with Maximo Asset Manager preferred.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe suites

• Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs and Engineering drawing sets.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organization.

• Strong desire and passion to learn

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Professional work attitude.

• Experience with collaborating with a diverse group of customers.

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should

contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at [email protected].

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