Utilities Specialist - Berkeley, CA

Bayer•Berkeley, CA

10d•$95,760 - $143,640•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 solves technical problems, creates and administers technical documentation, and develops operational instructions and manuals to enable safe, consistent utility operations in a GMP-regulated environment. The specialist provides technical support to keep utility operations reliable, efficient, safe, and compliant, partnering with manufacturing, engineering, and utilities teams to support critical systems and the delivery of high-quality healthcare products. The position provides technical support for utility operations, manufacturing, and engineering; develops and maintains training materials and structures; reviews weekly utility trends and contributes technical input to discrepancies and investigations; and develops and maintains operating procedures, work instructions, Energy Control Plans, P&IDs, and related engineering documentation. It manages small utility projects and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, performance, and sustainability. The specialist works independently on moderately complex problems and collaborates across utilities, facilities engineering, maintenance, technical, operations, quality, and senior management. The role is based in Berkeley, California, and requires working in GMP manufacturing areas while meeting gowning and PPE standards, including safety glasses, full gowns, and steel-toe boots. Employees can expect a salary between $95,760 and $143,640. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission, if relevant. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, and sick leave. The posting will be available for application until at least 11-6-26.

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 technically sound 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) to plan, execute, and document utilities work; SAP is preferred.
Ability to meet physical and work requirements, including standing or sitting for extended periods, climbing stairs, walking for extended periods, and performing intensive computer and mouse work.
Ability to consistently 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 for Drug Product or Drug Substance equipment and systems in a GMP manufacturing environment.
Confident use of 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 a regulated manufacturing setting.

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 system performance and trend data, identify deviations or risks, and provide technical input into discrepancy records and investigations as required.
Develop, revise, and maintain utility operating procedures, SOPs, work instructions, and Energy Control Plans for utility systems.
Maintain clear operational guidance for rinsing, draining, neutralizing equipment, and performing safe, compliant operations.
Revise and maintain utility system P&IDs and related engineering documentation, ensuring system changes are accurately reflected and appropriately controlled in alignment with engineering and GMP standards.
Manage small utility-related projects from initiation through completion, applying basic 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 teams, and senior management to resolve issues and support uninterrupted supply to the market.
Work independently on moderately complex problems and use data and trends to determine appropriate actions.