Maintenance Technician II - Water Systems

Piramal Pharma Ltd•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. The technician ensures systems operate safely and efficiently and comply with company procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), environmental regulations, and applicable state and federal requirements. The position works in a pharmaceutical manufacturing and utility plant environment, with exposure to mechanical equipment, water-treatment chemicals, and varying temperatures. It may require occasional overtime, weekend work, or on-call support.

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.
Perform routine inspections and maintenance of water-softening equipment, brine tanks, and associated components.
Operate and maintain reverse osmosis (RO), capacitive deionization (CDI), ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems, and other water-purification equipment.
Monitor purified-water storage tanks and distribution loops, including flow rates, pressures, temperatures, and 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, flow meters, and other utility-monitoring equipment.
Record and maintain operational data, including water-withdrawal volumes, equipment-performance metrics, sampling results, and maintenance records.
Maintain records for environmental compliance and assist with regulatory reporting.
Comply with current GMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and company procedures.
Use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to document work orders, preventive maintenance, 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 departments to support site operations.
Participate in system qualifications, validations, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Maintain a safe work environment and comply with site safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.