Sr Utilities Technician

Overview

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About the role: The Senior Utilities Technician is responsible for performing advanced maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs on a variety of critical plant equipment. This role ensures the smooth operation of manufacturing and facilities equipment, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of Takeda's operations.

• Perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance on HVAC, chillers, boilers, air handlers, refrigeration systems, compressors, pumps, and water systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair control systems, instrumentation, and mechanical systems.
• Maintain refrigerant logs per EPA/SCAQMD standards.
• Execute and close work orders (JDE system), including required documentation and Change Control.
• Escort contractors, support equipment startups, and order/manage chemicals.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, UMC, cGMP, and internal safety protocols.
• Respond to emergency/urgent utility issues and hazardous waste concerns.
• Participate in team meetings and instructor-led training.
• Demonstrate increasing technical proficiency over time.
• Ability to interpret schematics, manuals, and job plans.
• Familiar with CMMS (JDE, Maximo), Microsoft Office, and SCADA.
• Experience with PID loops, Lockout/Tagout, and ACAC protocols.
• Basic understanding of GMPs and regulated environments.
• Solid communication and documentation skills.
• Mechanically inclined with a proactive, safety-first mindset.
• Cross-functional collaboration and independent problem-solving.

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• 8+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience (required).
• 2-year technical certificate (HVAC, Utilities, Building Trades) or military equivalent.
• Class 3 Industrial Wastewater Certification.
• Automation/controls experience (Delta
  
  V, Honeywell highly preferred).
• Independently performs preventive and predictive maintenance on complex production equipment, including mechanical systems, hydraulics, and PLCs, while mentoring others and recommending process improvements.
• Applies expert knowledge of equipment operations, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to maintain optimal system performance in high-complexity environments.
• Utilizes advanced budgeting and accounting tools for maintenance operations, anticipating future needs and guiding others in financial processes.
• Leads strategic influence initiatives, effectively communicating across all levels—including external partners—and mentoring team members in persuasive communication.
• Produces clear, structured technical documentation and trains others in effective written communication.
• Supports Product Lifecycle Management activities with growing expertise, applying foundational principles under supervision.

• Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs., lift up to 50 lbs., and push/pull greater than 100 lbs with the assistance of material handling equipment.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time over an entire shift.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs while wearing special gowning.
• May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
• Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
• Will work in a cold, wet environment.
• Must be able to work multiple shifts, including holidays and shutdown. Must be able to work overtime as required.

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

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