Utility Operator 1, Night Shift

Fujifilm•Holly Springs, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a night shift position supporting our 2/2/3 schedule from 6pm-6am. The Utility Operator 1 operates, maintains, and repairs black and clean utility systems. This role is also responsible for monitoring mechanical and/or electrical equipment, power distribution, chilled water, gas, domestic and de-ionized water, water for injection (WFI), clean steam, boilers, compressed air, fire alarm, security, remote building equipment monitoring, sanitary, acid waste, and storm drain systems. FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof. We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together! Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”

Requirements

Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Ability to operate equipment and hand tools.
Effective communication, both written and oral.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical sites.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call and weekends.
High School Diploma/GED.
1-2 years of experience in Utility Operations or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, applied engineering, or industrial technology.
Prior utility operations experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, or industrial environment.
Experience with data tracking software, such as Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Responsibilities

Operates and monitors utility systems, including compressed gases, cooling towers, plant steam, chillers, boilers, HVAC, fire alarm system, and utilities tank farm.
Monitors equipment performance, conducts routine maintenance, troubleshoots issues, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Assists with analyzing data to identify areas of improvement, to implement energy saving measures, and to optimize utility usage to minimize costs and environmental impact.
Performs basic preventive maintenance on utility equipment.
Assists senior operators with complex preventive maintenance tasks.
Responds to equipment failures promptly.
Monitors and maintains compressed gas inventory.
Responds to emergency conditions, such as power outages, fire alarms, and critical equipment alarms.
Assists with operating and monitoring site building management system (BMS) and Delta V.
Monitors chemical levels of boiler feed water, cooling tower water, and plant steam.
Monitors and assists with operating the site’s waste neutralization system.
Ensures utility systems and operations comply with relevant regulation standards and guidelines.
Maintains accurate records and assists with implementing corrective actions to address non-compliance issues.
Assists colleagues with the implementation of process improvements under the direction of senior technician or supervisor.
Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize utility operations, cost reductions, and efficiency enhancements.
Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed.
Performs other duties, as assigned.