Sr. Utilities Technician - Waste Water

About the role:

The Utilities Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant equipment that supports utilities including but not limited to high-pressure steam boilers; chillers; heating/cooling air handling units; process wastewater treatment systems; water purification system (water softening and carbon bed filtration, reverse osmosis, continuous deionization equipment, sanitary pumps, multi-effect distillation equipment); tank mixers; air compressors and dryers; and chilled water distribution systems under minimum supervision of the utilities supervisor in rotation shift environment.

Performs corrective maintenance and routine preventative maintenance on plant utilities equipment following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary. Completing work orders, logs and forms following cGMP documentation practices and Quality Standards in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility is mandatory. This senior position is responsible for performing daily checks and maintenance on facility equipment and systems while adhering to cGMP standards and corporate safety policies.

• Typically requires a high school diploma or GED plus 8+ years of related industrial related experience. Pharmaceutical, utilities, and/or WWTP experience preferred.
• Two-year certificate in a technical field such as HVAC, building trades or building utilities program, or equivalent military experience is preferred.
• 5-6 years of experience in the maintenance trades is preferred
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and wiring schematics
• Must have good customer service skills and promote a teamwork environment
• Must have GA Industrial Wastewater Operator license or higher (or ability to get it within 90 days of employment)
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas through verbal and written form.
• Ability to read and understand procedures, schematics, and job blueprints.
• Familiar with CMMS, SAP, JDE, and or Maximo
• Must be able to understand cGMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting/problem solving skills are a must. Must be knowledgeable with respect to the operation and maintenance of various utility systems including DAF, Centrifuge, Aeration Basins, Blowers, Pumps and others.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications, SCADA, process control software, and other computer base applications

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
• Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
• May be exposed to sunlight and heat.
• May be exposed to dust, gases, and fumes.
• May be required to stand and walk frequently while evaluating utilities equipment.
• May be around moving equipment and machinery.
• May climb up and into large tanks for inspection.
• May work in a loud area that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.
• May be required to work or be assigned to a different shift as needed.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts and rotate(2/2/3) with assigned shifts.
• Overtime may be required at times.
• Requires performing activities within the plant utilities equipment, mechanical work, and computer-based activities.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds when managing chemicals.
• No travel is expected with this position.

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USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Employee

Regular

Full time

No