Utility Operator - Night Shift

Job Description

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.

• 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 of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Knowledge of control systems
• Effective communication, both written and oral
• 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

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

• 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)

• May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program.
• Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
• 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 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.
• Will work in warm/cold environments.
• Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.