Utilities Maintenance Technician II - Black Utilities

Novo Nordisk • Clayton, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Support & improve all facility maintenance efforts including preventive/predictive maintenance efforts, repairs, troubleshooting, & new equipment installation. Support & participate in plant Shutdown activities for Facilities & Utility equipment. Coach & participate in A3/3C problem solving. Support training for junior team members. Prior experience in a GMP environment is a plus for this role. This position supports the Black utilities at our facility. This position works on a day shift 2-2-3 schedule on our B Days shift - 6AM - 6:30PM.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
• Minimum four (4) years of experience and knowledge in mechanical, electrical and/or control systems required
• May consider a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of six (6) years of experience and knowledge of mechanical, electrical and/or control systems required
• Proficiency in reading schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents required
• Computer literacy required
• Experience in planning/organizing work, checking results & revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan required
• Technician: Ability to work with electronic batch records, automated process equipment, and/or BMS and FMS systems required
• Knowledgeable of Compressed air, Plant steam, Vacuum, Chilled Water, RO/ Pretreatment water systems required
• Proficient in the operation and design production utility systems such as: purified water, process air, chemical storage, process waste systems, chilled water, clean and dirty steam, high pressure air, vacuum, air handling equipment required
• Electrical: Experience working with 120v-480v electrical systems Required
• Knowledgeable of Air Handling equipment, Exhaust Fans, Leak detection and repair and control wiring knowledge required
• Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions.
• Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands.
• Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift.
• May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role.
• May require color vision based on role.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.
• May be required to work at elevated heights.
• Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials.
• May be required to wear gloves.
• Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments.
• Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks.
• Does not require a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a GMP environment is a plus for this role.
• Ability to lead & guide fellow technicians with daily tasks & activities preferred
• Experience with automated records systems such as SAP/CMMS preferred
• Experience demonstrating a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting based on data & facts preferred, to include active participation in driven event response activities and document problems & work to ensuring rapid resolution & prevent recurrence required
• Knowledgeable of WFI water systems, Clean Steam Systems preferred
• Proficiency in Refrigeration and HVAC types with emphasis on Ammonia refrigeration preferred
• 4160V and 25KVA a plus
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical systems to include VFD’s preferred
• NC Electrical License preferred
• EPA 608 certification preferred
• HEPA filtration and air balancing experience preferred
• Ammonia/ CO2 refrigeration experience preferred
• CARO/ RETA Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Support consistent operation, maintenance & response for all plantwide refrigeration systems
• Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on assigned process in a timely manner
• Manage individual training plan
• Ensure that all Maintenance activities are documented in SAP & communicated in the shift turnover reports
• Partner with process owners to actively improve performance & reliability of process equipment
• Perform routine cleaning and maintain good housekeeping for assigned areas
• Execute site rounds and equipment inspections of all Utilities independently to ensure efficient and compliant operations
• Drive continuous process improvement using cLEAN® concepts
• Support the development & establishment of maintenance procedures, maintenance plans & spare parts lists for processes assigned
• Support the maintenance team's development by instructing other technicians in specialized areas and acquiring knowledge about new systems
• Ability to work rotating shifts, night shifts, extended shifts, &/or weekends
• Lead teams in Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) tools to establish Root Cause Analysis & resolve equipment issues
• Participate in plant Shutdown planning & execution
• Ability to interpret mechanical & electrical specifications, drawings & other technical data sheets.to support project site
• Support the installation, commissioning, qualification & training activities for all Site Utilities systems & controls
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree