Sr. Utilities Technician

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company • Social Circle, GA

250d • $23 - $37

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance and Utilities Technician is responsible for performing advanced maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs on a variety of critical plant equipment. This role ensures the smooth operation of manufacturing and facilities equipment, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of Takeda's operations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• 8+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience (required).
• 2-year technical certificate (HVAC, Utilities, Building Trades) or military equivalent - HIGHLY PREFERRED.
• Class 3 Industrial Wastewater Certification - HIGHLY PREFERRED.
• Automation/controls experience (DeltaV, Honeywell highly preferred) - HIGHLY PREFERRED.
• Ability to interpret schematics, manuals, job plans.
• Familiar with CMMS (JDE, Maximo), Microsoft Office, SCADA.
• Experience with PID loops, Lockout/Tagout, ACAC protocols.
• Basic understanding of GMPs and regulated environments.
• Solid communication and documentation skills.
• Mechanically inclined with a proactive, safety-first mindset.
• Cross-functional collaboration and independent problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance on HVAC, chillers, boilers, air handlers, refrigeration systems, compressors, pumps, and water systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair control systems, instrumentation, and mechanical systems.
• Maintain refrigerant logs per EPA/SCAQMD standards.
• Execute and close work orders (JDE system), including required documentation and Change Control.
• Escort contractors, support equipment startups, and order/manage chemicals.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, UMC, cGMP, and internal safety protocols.
• Respond to emergency/urgent utility issues and hazardous waste concerns.
• Participate in team meetings and instructor-led training.
• Demonstrate increasing technical proficiency over time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan and company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Company holidays.
• Well-being benefits.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
• Accrual of up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED