Utility Operator 1, Night Shift

Utility Operator 1

This is a night shift position supporting our 2/2/3 schedule from 6pm-6am. The Utility Operator 1 operates, maintains, and repairs black and clean utility systems. This role is also responsible for monitoring mechanical and/or electrical equipment, power distribution, chilled water, gas, domestic and de-ionized water, water for injection (WFI), clean steam, boilers, compressed air, fire alarm, security, remote building equipment monitoring, sanitary, acid waste, and storm drain systems.

Major Accountabilities

• Operates and monitors utility systems, including compressed gases, cooling towers, plant steam, chillers, boilers, HVAC, fire alarm system, and utilities tank farm.
• Monitors equipment performance, conducts routine maintenance, troubleshoots issues, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Assists with analyzing data to identify areas of improvement, to implement energy saving measures, and to optimize utility usage to minimize costs and environmental impact.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance on utility equipment.
• Assists senior operators with complex preventive maintenance tasks.
• Responds to equipment failures promptly.
• Monitors and maintains compressed gas inventory.
• Responds to emergency conditions, such as power outages, fire alarms, and critical equipment alarms.
• Assists with operating and monitoring site building management system (BMS) and Delta V.
• Monitors chemical levels of boiler feed water, cooling tower water, and plant steam.
• Monitors and assists with operating the site's waste neutralization system.
• Ensures utility systems and operations comply with relevant regulation standards and guidelines.
• Maintains accurate records and assists with implementing corrective actions to address non-compliance issues.
• Assists colleagues with the implementation of process improvements under the direction of senior technician or supervisor.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize utility operations, cost reductions, and efficiency enhancements.
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to operate equipment and hand tools.
• Effective communication, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical sites.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call and weekends.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1-2 years of experience in Utility Operations or a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, applied engineering, or industrial technology.
• Prior utility operations experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Experience with data tracking software, such as Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to:

• Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
• 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.
• 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 12 hours.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, up to 12 hours.
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to…