Utility Maintenance 2 performs corrective maintenance, routine maintenance, and preventive maintenance on plant utilities equipment following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), completes work orders, daily logs and forms following Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) documentation practices and quality standards in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing plant. The corresponding utilities include high-pressure steam boilers, process wastewater treatment, chillers, water purification systems (water softening and carbon bed filtration, reverse osmosis, deionization equipment, sanitary pumps, and associated equipment), compressed air and dryers, and chilled water.

What You’ll Do

•Plans and performs preventative maintenance and repairs on Utility related equipment
•Assists with developing and implementing preventative maintenance plans to minimize equipment downtime
•Maintains accurate maintenance records and documentation
•Evaluates and recommends new equipment purchases and upgrades
•Collaborates with other departments to identify and address cross-functional issues
•Manages vendor relationships and negotiates contracts for maintenance services and equipment purchases
•Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on clean and black utility systems
•Performs lock out tag out (LOTO) to complete maintenance activities, as required
•Assists with root cause investigations
•Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols to ensure compliance with safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) quality standards
•Adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe work practices
•Notifies management or Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) when unsafe conditions or hazards are found
•Attends all required safety and health training
•Mentors' or provides training to technicians
•Assists and provides recommendations to management to develop and maintain maintenance budgets and schedules
•Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed
•Performs spare parts assessments, as required
•Performs other duties, as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

•Ability to drive and prioritize multiple tasks
•Effective communication, both written and oral
•Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
•Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies
•Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
•Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call and weekends

Required Skills

•High School Diploma/GED
•2-4 years of maintenance experience
•Experience using mechanical, electrical, or other relevant systems
•Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment and systems

Preferred Skills

•Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering or a related field
•Prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment
•Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
•Experience with programmable logics control (PLCs), human machine interference (HMIs), or other automation systems

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. 
• Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck.
• May be required to operate a pallet jack
• Ability to discern audible cues.
• Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time - up to 60 minutes
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time - up to 60 minutes
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions.