Utilities Technician I

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Florence, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. You will supply site functions in the areas of Waste Water Pretreatment, Energy Center, Manufacturing, Lab and Site Utilities. Demonstrate a high standard of performance and accountability while working in a team environment to deliver reliable utilities and services for the site.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 Months experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have successfully completed Phase I of the Utilities Plant Operator On-The Job Training program within the first year of employment. This requirement will involve learning/applying chemical technology, math, chemistry, process equipment and control systems
• Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to commute reliably to the Florence East site
• Good knowledge and understanding of basic equipment
• Good problem solving skills and logical approach to solving problems
• Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills to foster the team environment
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to apply basic mathematical principles
• Strong attention to detail and drive to accomplish the job timely, accurately and safely the first time
• Ability to work closely and effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift in a 24-hour, 7 day per week operation to include evenings and holidays
• Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing processes and the knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a chemical processing or pharmaceutical environment preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Equivalency: Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Operate (through manual and computer operations) waste water stripper, vent collection systems, thermal oxidizer, solvent tank farm, solvent recovery system, manufacturing water systems (Pharma/Purified), fire water system, chilled water system (ammonia chillers), cooling towers, electrical system, steam system, HTF systems, nitrogen system, and compressed air system (through PCR2 and Wonder ware)
• Monitor (through Honeywell Operating system) HVAC systems following cGMP procedures
• Apply knowledge of boiler-water and cooling tower water chemistry
• Comply with all SOP's and regulatory documents/agencies
• Complete all Tank Farm transfers
• Have or work toward Waste water license (D level required)
• Obtain licenses for and demonstrate ability to operate various materials handling equipment
• Administer, document and maintain conformance to regulatory requirements and company policies where appropriate through effective utilization of Company Quality Systems and tools, as well as direct actions
• Perform minor mechanical and equipment maintenance
• Must demonstrate competency on M-F day shift prior to placement on rotating 12 hour shifts with 7 day per week availability and work approved overtime as needed
• Use Microsoft Office software to create, modify, save, and print documents in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Perform other duties as required

Benefits

• Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED