Industrial Utilities Maintenance Technician II (NIGHTS)

Novo Nordisk•Clayton, NC

About The Position

The Industrial Utilities Maintenance Technician II supports and improves facility maintenance, including preventive and predictive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and new equipment installation. The role supports the reliable operation and maintenance of plantwide refrigeration and other site utility systems, participates in facility and utility shutdown planning and execution, and contributes to equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and training activities. The technician documents maintenance work in SAP and shift turnover reports, completes site rounds and inspections, and works with process owners to improve equipment performance and reliability. The position also contributes to continuous improvement and systematic problem solving, helps develop maintenance procedures, plans, and spare-parts lists, and supports the development of other technicians through instruction and training. It reports to a Manager/Supervisor and requires the ability to work rotating, night, or extended shifts and weekends. Work may involve manufacturing equipment, loud or cold environments, hazardous materials, elevated heights, confined spaces, and outdoor conditions.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited university, or a high school diploma/GED with at least six years of relevant experience and knowledge.
At least four years of experience and knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and/or control systems; alternatively, at least six years with a high school diploma/GED.
Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical documents.
Computer literacy.
Experience planning and organizing work, checking results, and revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan.
Experience documenting problems and work to ensure rapid resolution and prevent recurrence, including participation in driven event response activities.
Ability to work with electronic batch records, automated process equipment, and/or BMS and FMS systems.
Knowledge of compressed air, plant steam, vacuum, chilled water, and RO/pretreatment water systems.
Proficiency in operating and understanding production utility systems, including purified water, process air, chemical storage, process waste systems, chilled water, clean and dirty steam, high-pressure air, vacuum, and air-handling equipment.
Ability to work rotating shifts, night shifts, extended shifts, and/or weekends.
Ability to move equipment or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds and remain on one's feet for up to a 12-hour shift.
Ability to routinely operate and inspect manufacturing equipment using hands; may require corrected vision to 20/25 and color vision depending on role.
Ability to occasionally climb ladders, work at elevated heights, work around odorous or hazardous materials, wear gloves, work in extremely cold environments, enter confined spaces, work in loud environments with hearing protection, and work outdoors.
Ability to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks; a valid driver's license is not required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead and guide fellow technicians with daily tasks and activities.
Experience with automated records systems such as SAP/CMMS.
Experience demonstrating a systematic, data- and fact-based approach to problem solving and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of WFI water systems and clean steam systems.
Proficiency in refrigeration and HVAC types, with emphasis on ammonia refrigeration.

Responsibilities

Support preventive and predictive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and new equipment installation for facility systems.
Support consistent operation, maintenance, and response for plantwide refrigeration systems.
Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on assigned processes in a timely manner.
Manage an individual training plan.
Document maintenance activities in SAP and communicate them in shift turnover reports.
Partner with process owners to improve process equipment performance and reliability.
Perform routine cleaning and maintain good housekeeping in assigned areas.
Conduct site rounds and independently inspect utility equipment to support efficient and compliant operations.
Drive continuous process improvement using cLEAN® concepts.
Support development of maintenance procedures, maintenance plans, and spare-parts lists for assigned processes.
Instruct other technicians in specialized areas and acquire knowledge about new systems to support team development.
Lead teams using Systematic Problem Solving tools to establish root causes and resolve equipment issues.
Participate in plant shutdown planning and execution.
Interpret mechanical and electrical specifications, drawings, and technical data sheets to support project sites.
Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and training activities for site utility systems and controls.
Follow safety and environmental requirements while performing duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.