Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Larry E. Black Jr.

Bishop,GA

Summary

Dynamic Sr. Maintenance Technician V at Takeda Pharmaceuticals with expertise in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and compliance with cGMP standards. Strong mechanical knowledge and excellent communication skills foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Trained teams on SOPs, elevating productivity and safety standards.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Maintenance Technician V

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
10.2018 - Current
  • Providing operational, WWTP, troubleshooting support for manufacturing processes and utilities areas. Strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), cGMPs, EH&S, and quality standards.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance operational efficiency and reduce equipment failure.
  • Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams on continuous improvement initiatives for facility operations.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with colleagues at all levels to foster collaboration and address concerns quickly as they arose during daily operations.
  • Trained technicians on proper WWTP and maintenance techniques, increasing team productivity and skill level.
  • Available on call at all times to respond to plant-wide emergencies and WWTP needs. Perform daily monitoring, i.e., data/sample collections, and maintain communication with supervisors and CUB personnel. Support all commissioning and automation activities.
  • Demonstrate continuous progress with respect to increasing job knowledge and proficiency in technical understanding, problem solving.
  • Ensure a safe work environment is maintained through adherence to safety guidelines and policies.
  • Familiarity with change control, site, and divisional SOPs

related to the position and department, these are

required.

  • Strict adherence to EH&S guidelines and policies.

required to ensure compliance with GA. State, federal,

EPA and OSHA are regulatory agencies.

  • Maintain all mandatory training requirements current

Compliance with site DP's job performance.

qualifications.

  • Maintain a two-way performance dialogue with your supervisor to ensure mid-annual PDP processes are completed in a timely fashion.
  • Maintain a positive, professional, and customer-oriented attitude. Communicate concerns related to safe work practices, or any other type, etc.
  • Excellent technical troubleshooting/problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills, documentation practices (cGDPs), and possess strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong mechanical knowledge of equipment, using PIDs,

equipment manuals, specifications, SOPs, and the ability.

to use proper judgment when taking corrective actions,

during equipment malfunctions.

  • Computer skills (Word, Excel, BAS, SCADA, electronic mail, intranet) to navigate, conduct services, and complete online forms for the purposes of training, performance management, self-service applications, and communication purposes.


Environmental System Technician

(Noramco) Janssen Pharmaceuticals/ Johnson & Johnson
01.2000 - 10.2018
  • Operates the wastewater, boiler, and site utilities.
  • Conduct laboratory analysis of the onsite pretreatment wastewater plant in accordance with the operating permit and process control.
  • Conduct minor and preventive maintenance, and inspections on the facility equipment.
  • Monitor equipment and meters to determine load requirements and functionality.
  • Knowledge of Delta V. PLC-based process control systems, environmental audits, to ensure compliance with RCRA and DOT standards. Quickly and effectively solve customer challenges through mechanical and technical means.
  • Knowledge of Kanban and 5S systems.
  • Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, reducing downtime and waste.
  • Trained technicians on equipment usage and standard operating procedures to build team competency.
  • Maintain quality control, troubleshooting, conduct help with ISO 14001 templates, and hazardous waste.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation and mechanical equipment.

Environmental Sampler

Athens Clarke County Government
08.1989 - 01.2000
  • Operates a 20 million gallons per day wastewater treatment plant and monitoring process for compliance.
  • Responsible for calibrating equipment and laboratory analysis.
  • Perform duties to install and monitor sampling equipment at industries, sewer lines, etc.
  • Collects wastewater samples from sewer lines and industrial waste facilities.
  • Locate illegal discharges or wastewater spills.
  • Conduct minor and preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of the facility equipment.
  • Lead operator responsible for employee training, ordering, stocking, organizing supplies.
  • Assist the supervisor as needed on shift and on-call operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain accurate records of sampling procedures and results.
  • Assisted in developing new sampling techniques to improve efficiency and accuracy of data collection.

Education

High School Diploma -

Madison County High School
Danielsville, GA
06-1989

Skills

  • Belt Filter Press, Centrifuges, Fan press, Plate & Frame press, Air Compressors
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Boiler Operator trained
  • Develop and review SOPs and operation procedures
  • Knowledge of cGMP assurance and good manufacturing
  • practices
  • Also trained management of cooling towers
  • Trouble shooting

Certification

  • Maintenance Technologist license 3
  • Wastewater License 3

Timeline

Sr. Maintenance Technician V

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
10.2018 - Current

Environmental System Technician

(Noramco) Janssen Pharmaceuticals/ Johnson & Johnson
01.2000 - 10.2018

Environmental Sampler

Athens Clarke County Government
08.1989 - 01.2000

High School Diploma -

Madison County High School
Larry E. Black Jr.