Plant Utilities Shift Operator

Grifols•Clayton, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utilities Shift Operator/Technician operates and maintains utility services and systems that support production, laboratory, and site operations continuously. The work includes routine operations, troubleshooting, and some corrective maintenance; documenting utility operations and work in a computerized maintenance management system; and following standard operating procedures, utility operations procedures, piping and instrumentation diagrams, job plans, and equipment manuals. The operator follows current Good Manufacturing Practice, safety, and environmental procedures, completes job hazard analyses and safe work permits, maintains required training and qualifications, and may assist with equipment modifications, installation, and startup. The role is an active member of the facility emergency response team. Responsibilities vary by level and area. Utilities Plant Operators maintain systems such as steam generation, high-purity water, compressed air, condensate return, solvent distillation, and wastewater treatment. Production Support Operators maintain industrial and commercial refrigeration equipment, HVAC systems, cooling towers, and evaporative condensers. Critical Utilities Operators maintain systems including steam generation, high-purity water, compressed air, and condensate return. Shift Operator 2 is proficient in most areas, may train technicians in areas of proficiency, and troubleshoots and performs emergency maintenance. Shift Operator 3 is proficient in all areas, serves as a team leader, and is responsible for training technicians. The position follows a 12-hour rotating schedule covering days and nights. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment or warehouse and involves exposure to biological fluids, chemicals, electrical equipment, machinery, noise, dust, gases, fumes, steam, extreme cold and occasional extreme heat, vibration, and confined spaces. The work may involve operating forklifts, tractors, and power equipment; working at heights; and using personal protective equipment. Physical demands include heavy lifting and carrying, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, and frequent hand and foot movements.

Requirements

Utilities Shift Operator 1: 4 years of relevant experience.
Utilities Shift Operator 2: 6 years of relevant experience.
Utilities Shift Operator 3: 8 years of relevant experience.
An associate degree in a relevant technical field is preferred for each listed level.
Communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.
Build positive working relationships with cross-functional teams across multiple business units.
Use personal computers, Windows applications, and web-based programs.
Read, interpret, and apply information from files, drawings, catalogs, reports, and manuals.
Demonstrate strong mathematical skills and apply them to assigned tasks.
Understand current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and industrial plant safety and environmental requirements.
Shift Operator 2 must be able to work independently.
Shift Operator 3 must understand how area equipment functions in process applications and proficiently use a computerized maintenance management system.
Shift Operator 3 must have knowledge and training required by OSHA for applicable safe work practices and process safety management.
Shift Operator 3 must use communication skills to resolve problems with technical personnel, department managers, supervisors, and outside technical support.
Meet physical and sensory demands of the work, including heavy lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds for 6–8 hours per day and a maximum lift of 75 pounds; hearing acuity is essential.
Adhere to a work schedule to meet production standards.

Nice To Haves

PSO: Universal Refrigeration Certification.
PSO: Ammonia Operator 1 License.
UPO: National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE) Power Engineer Certification, Class 5.
CUO: National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE) Power Engineer Certification, Class 5.
UPO: National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE) Power Engineer Certification, Class 3.
CUO: National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE) Power Engineer Certification, Class 3.
A relevant technical associate degree.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain utility services and systems supporting production, laboratory, and site operations.
Perform routine operation, troubleshooting, and some corrective maintenance on assigned utility systems.
Understand equipment and systems and how they affect utility customers and site processes.
Document utility operations and activities, including data collection and log books, using a computerized maintenance management system.
Follow standard operating procedures, Utility Operations Procedures, piping and instrumentation diagrams, job plans, and equipment manuals.
Follow cGMP, safety, and environmental procedures; issue or complete job hazard analyses and safe work permits.
Maintain required training curriculum and complete Utilities Qualifications.
Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally.
Assist with modification, installation, and startup of new and existing equipment.
Serve as an active member of the facility emergency response team.
Operate and maintain applicable utility systems, including steam generation, high-purity water, compressed air, cooling towers, condensate return, solvent distillation, and wastewater treatment, depending on area assignment.
Operate and maintain refrigeration equipment, HVAC, cooling towers, and evaporative condensers, depending on area assignment.
At Shift Operator 2 level, perform prior-level responsibilities, troubleshoot, perform emergency maintenance, and train other technicians as needed in areas of proficiency.
At Shift Operator 3 level, perform prior-level responsibilities, act as a team leader, and train other technicians.
At Shift Operator 3 level, support installation, startup, and commissioning of capital projects and use the maintenance management system to identify replacement parts, coordinate interdisciplinary work requests, and review equipment repair history.