Utilities Specialist - Berkeley, CA

Bayer•Berkeley, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utilities Specialist supports Utilities Management in developing, establishing, improving, and controlling utility-related processes and services while balancing economic, technical, and organizational considerations. The role helps implement the utilities function strategy and manages or participates in projects that improve efficiency, reliability, and service quality. It provides technical support to ensure utility operations are reliable, efficient, safe, and compliant in a GMP-regulated environment, working closely with manufacturing, engineering, and utilities teams. The specialist resolves complex problems using sound technical solutions, administers technical documentation, and develops operational instructions and manuals that support safe, consistent utility operations. The role also supports continuous improvement and helps keep critical systems running to enable delivery of high-quality healthcare products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Engineering or a related discipline and at least 3 years of experience in a GMP utilities or maintenance role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working in GMP manufacturing environments and providing technical, maintenance, or utility support for production equipment and systems.
Strong technical knowledge of utility system operations, including pure water, plant and clean steam, waste neutralization, chilled water, and clean-in-place (CIP) systems.
Comprehensive understanding of safety principles, quality systems, and compliance expectations in highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong proficiency in maintenance principles and techniques, including analyzing issues, defining sound technical solutions, and sustaining equipment and utility reliability.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.
Ability to create, interpret, and maintain engineering documentation such as P&IDs and design specifications for process equipment and systems.
Experience using distributed control systems and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably SAP, to plan, execute, and document utilities work.
Ability to meet physical and work requirements, including extended periods of standing or sitting, climbing stairs, walking, and intensive computer and mouse work.
Ability to meet gowning and PPE standards in GMP manufacturing areas, including wearing safety glasses, full gowns, and steel-toe boots, and working without makeup or jewelry in classified manufacturing spaces.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance or utility support experience with Drug Product or Drug Substance equipment and systems in a GMP manufacturing environment.
Confidence using SAP or similar CMMS and distributed control systems to manage utilities maintenance activities and performance data.
Experience designing and optimizing training programs, training materials, and SOPs for utilities or maintenance teams in regulated manufacturing, fostering safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for utility operations, manufacturing, and engineering activities to ensure reliable, safe, efficient, and compliant utility performance in a GMP environment.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve training content, materials, and structures for utilities personnel.
Complete weekly utility trend review reports, analyze utility system performance and trend data, identify deviations or risks, and provide technical input to discrepancy records and investigations as needed.
Develop, revise, and maintain utility operating procedures, including SOPs and work instructions, and Energy Control Plans (ECPs).
Provide clear, practical guidance for rinsing, draining, and neutralizing equipment and for performing safe, compliant operations.
Revise and maintain utility system P&IDs and related engineering documentation, ensuring system changes are accurately reflected and appropriately controlled.
Manage small utility-related projects from initiation through completion, applying project management practices for scope, schedule, coordination, and documentation.
Provide technical input to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance utility system reliability, performance, and sustainability.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Utilities, Facilities Engineering, Technical, and senior management to resolve issues, drive improvements, and support uninterrupted supply to the market.
Work independently on moderately complex problems and use data and trends to determine appropriate actions.