Plant Utilities Technician

GSK•Marietta, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Utilities Technician understands, maintains, and repairs steam and high-purity water generation equipment and components within a manufacturing facility. The role requires a strong technical background to support sound decisions that contribute to facility performance and personnel safety. The technician operates and maintains a broad range of site utility systems, completes maintenance and documentation in accordance with EHS and GMP standards, and responds to both routine and emergency needs. The role is onsite with no remote work. It involves physically demanding work, an on-call schedule with rotating shifts, and overtime for projects or other time-sensitive activities. The expected progression is to develop the skills needed to advance to a G10, Tier 3 Plant Utility Technician level within 6–9 months.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience working as a mechanical technician in an industrial or regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience with quality processes and utility systems.
High school diploma or equivalent, such as trade school, military, or vocational-technical training.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Suite, Outlook, and intranet tools.
Ability to troubleshoot and general mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work an on-call schedule that includes rotating shifts and overtime for projects or other time-sensitive activities.
Ability to safely install rigging and lifting devices and work around loud equipment, on elevated surfaces and mobile elevated lift equipment, in confined spaces, and in inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, trade certification, boiler operator qualification, instrumentation qualification, or bachelor’s degree.
Previous experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Work Order Systems (CMMS).
Experience in regulated manufacturing environments or with high-purity water and clean utilities.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and repair site utility systems, including boilers, fire suppression, potable water distribution, steam and condensate distribution and return, oil-free process air, water softeners, ozone generators, and other utility equipment.
Complete scheduled maintenance orders in line with CMMS metrics and repair utility piping, water-generation equipment, boilers, filtration systems, steam systems, and compressed-air networks.
Ensure utility systems are maintained in compliance with EHS and GMP standards.
Operate, inspect, and maintain boilers, condensate pumping stations, water softeners, compressed oil-free process air, high-purity water systems, and fire suppression systems.
Perform routine checks, take samples, log data, and complete required documentation according to procedures.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, and liquid transfer systems.
Perform planned maintenance, small projects, and equipment upgrades from installation through commissioning.
Monitor systems daily, record data, and maintain cleanliness in utility areas.
Manage and request spare parts and communicate shortages to management.
Perform emergency and routine maintenance.
Maintain equipment, tools, logbooks, PPE, and documentation in a safe, calibrated, and GMP-compliant manner.
Promptly report abnormal incidents, near misses, and quality issues to relevant stakeholders.
Participate in training programs and keep required training current.
Complete basic repairs and daily assignments, follow directions with minimal supervision, and work with senior technicians on complex projects and diagnoses.
Develop utility skills through on-the-job training, assignments alongside senior technicians, and completion of training.
Ensure logbooks, permits, and work orders are complete and accurate; stay current with required site, EHS, regulatory, and global training.
Follow safety procedures, safe work practices, and GSK standards.