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Steven Porter

Murfreesboro

Summary

Accomplished Senior Instrumentation Calibration Technician at Lonza Biologics, skilled in instrument calibration and problem-solving. Enhanced team productivity through refined workflows and effective communication. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude by troubleshooting complex systems, ensuring operational excellence while adhering to safety protocols. Committed to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Instrumentation Calibration Technician

Lonza Biologics / Genentech
03.2023 - Current
  • Read and comprehend P&IDs to perform routine calibrations and proactive maintenance within a safe boundary.
  • Document work and record data with detail and accuracy within SAP and BMRAM while following SOPs and work instructions.
  • Perform routine Calibration on process control and laboratory instruments using NIST traceable standards to ensure the instruments are accurate and functioning as validated.
  • Expedited issue resolution through effective communication with team members, supervisors, and customers regarding instrument conditions and needs.
  • Enhanced team productivity by continuously refining workflows and sharing best practices among colleagues.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines by efficiently prioritizing tasks and working diligently to complete assignments in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining process control instruments on equipment such as hot and cold WFI systems, steam systems and boilers, CIP systems, centrifuges, autoclaves, washers, fermentation and purification systems all within 2 manufacturing plants and 3 laboratories.

Senior Process Maintenance Technician

Genentech
05.2019 - 07.2023
  • Read and comprehend P&IDs to perform preventative and responsive work within a safe boundary.
  • Document and record work that is performed with SAP.
  • Assist technicians with malfunctioning process contacting equipment.
  • Complete work orders in a safe and timely manner.
  • Communicating and escalating issues that will need support provided by Engineering and/or outside vendor.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining all process contacting equipment such as hot and cold WFI systems, steam systems and boilers , CIP systems, various types of pneumatic valves, gearboxes, agitators, electric motors, bearing assemblies, centrifugal pumps, centrifuges,
    autoclaves, washers, fermentation and purification systems all within 2 manufacturing plants and 3 laboratories.
  • Promoted a safe working environment through consistent adherence to safety protocols and training staff on best practices.

Maintenance Technician

Mariani Packing Co
11.2017 - 05.2019
  • Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting all food packaging equipment such as bucket elevators, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, timing cams, bearings, heating elements, chillers, vacuum systems, scales, check weighs, metal detectors, case fillers, case erectors, case printers, and palletizers.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, inspection, installation and repairs on all assigned equipment to ensure proper operation and function in a safe but timely manner.
  • Maintain a detailed record of completed work such as work orders.
  • Responsible for communicating with production operators, leads, and supervisors regarding current equipment issues or issues we could resolve during future PMs to prevent equipment downtime.
  • Responsible for keeping an inventory of parts used during repairs and what we have to use for future repairs and PMs.
  • Responsible for communicating with manufacturers and technicians about issues we are having, troubleshooting options and if necessary scheduling a visit for a technician to come and repair.

Process Maintenance Technician

Genentech
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Read and comprehend P&IDs to perform preventative and responsive work within a safe boundary.
  • Document and record work that is performed within SAP.
  • Assist technicians with malfunctioning process contacting equipment.
  • Complete work orders in a safe and timely manner.
  • Communicating and escalating issues that will need support provided by Engineering and/or outside vendor.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining all process contacting equipment such as hot and cold WFI systems, steam systems and boilers , CIP systems, various types of pneumatic valves, gearboxes, agitators, electric motors, bearing assemblies, centrifugal pumps, centrifuges,
    autoclaves, washers, fermentation and purification systems all within 2 manufacturing plants and 3 laboratories.

Education

General Education

Vacaville High School
Vacaville, CA
06-2011

Skills

  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Equipment repairs
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Field safety protocols
  • Problem-solving
  • Fall protection implementation

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Training - Annually certified since 2021
  • Aerial Lift Certification - Annually certified since 2021
  • Fall Protection Training - Annually certified since 2023


Timeline

Senior Instrumentation Calibration Technician

Lonza Biologics / Genentech
03.2023 - Current

Senior Process Maintenance Technician

Genentech
05.2019 - 07.2023

Maintenance Technician

Mariani Packing Co
11.2017 - 05.2019

Process Maintenance Technician

Genentech
01.2017 - 11.2017

General Education

Vacaville High School

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