Maintenance Technician II - Water Systems

Piramal Pharma•Sellersville, PA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician II – Water Systems is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and ensuring regulatory compliance of site water utility systems that support pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role oversees the water treatment process from raw well water extraction through purification, storage, and distribution of purified water. Systems must operate safely and efficiently and comply with company procedures, GMP, environmental regulations, and applicable state and federal requirements. The technician maintains water treatment and purification equipment, monitors water quality and system performance, collects samples, documents operations and maintenance, supports environmental compliance, and works with Quality, Facilities, Engineering, EHS, and Manufacturing. The role also supports system qualifications, validations, and continuous improvement while following site safety procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience operating or maintaining industrial utility, water treatment, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, beverage, or similar regulated manufacturing systems.
Knowledge of industrial water treatment systems and utility operations.
Understanding of water quality parameters, including conductivity, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), pH, hardness, chlorine, and microbiological controls.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process-related equipment issues.
Familiarity with GMP-regulated environments and documentation requirements.
Experience using CMMS systems and maintaining accurate records.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in mechanical spaces for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to respond to off-shift or emergency utility issues as required.

Nice To Haves

Technical training, trade school certification, or an associate degree in Mechanical, Industrial Maintenance, Utilities, Water Treatment, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Experience with purified water systems, reverse osmosis systems, water softeners, pumps, filters, and related utility equipment.
Previous pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing experience.
Experience with purified water (PW) systems and distribution loops.
Knowledge of environmental compliance and water system regulations.
Water Operator Certification, or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain site well water, pretreatment, and purified water systems.
Monitor water treatment equipment, including well pumps, multimedia filters, iron removal systems, activated carbon filters, and water softening systems.
Inspect and maintain water softening equipment, brine tanks, and associated components.
Operate and maintain reverse osmosis (RO), capacitive deionization (CDI), ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, and other water purification equipment.
Monitor purified water storage tanks and distribution loops, including flow rates, pressures, temperatures, and overall system performance.
Perform sanitization, filter replacement, membrane cleaning, and preventive maintenance on water treatment equipment.
Collect water samples from wellheads, treatment systems, storage tanks, and distribution points for physical, chemical, and microbiological testing.
Monitor and maintain instrumentation, including conductivity meters, TOC analyzers, pH probes, and flow meters.
Record operational data, including water withdrawal volumes, equipment performance metrics, sampling results, and maintenance records.
Maintain records and assist with regulatory reporting to support environmental compliance.
Comply with current GMP, GDP, and company procedures.
Use CMMS to document work orders, preventive maintenance activities, and equipment history.
Investigate equipment issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and maintain system reliability.
Coordinate with Quality, Facilities, Engineering, EHS, and Manufacturing to support site operations.
Participate in system qualifications, validations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain a safe work environment and follow site safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.