Technician, Water Systems

Voyant Beauty•Ridgefield, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Systems Technician operates, monitors, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs USP purified water systems, wastewater systems, and related facility utility equipment. The role helps keep water systems in a state of control to support manufacturing while meeting quality, regulatory, and safety requirements. Duties include preventive and corrective maintenance, system sanitizations, sample collection, audit and inspection support, and assistance with facility utility systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation. The position works in manufacturing and utility areas and may involve mechanical rooms, utility spaces, elevated areas, confined spaces, varying temperatures and humidity, outdoor conditions, cleaning chemicals, and moving equipment. Personal protective equipment is required. The schedule listed is 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with overtime and response to off-shift emergencies as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of USP purified water systems, wastewater systems, and industrial utility operations.
Mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance and equipment reliability practices.
Understanding of plumbing, pumps, valves, piping systems, and water treatment equipment.
Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, and quality procedures.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Ability to work safely around mechanical equipment and utility systems.
Ability to respond to off-shift emergencies and work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Technical school, vocational certification, or an associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Utilities, Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience operating or maintaining industrial water systems, utility systems, or manufacturing equipment.
Experience in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience using CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
Experience with sampling and data collection techniques.
Understanding of cGMP requirements and regulated manufacturing environments.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform daily monitoring and inspections of USP purified water systems, storage tanks, distribution loops, wastewater systems, and associated equipment.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot resin bed, reverse osmosis (RO), deionization (DI), UV, filtration, and water distribution systems.
Conduct routine sanitization, sterilization, flushing, and cleaning of water system equipment according to approved procedures.
Load and maintain water resin beds or other treatment materials as required.
Monitor system performance, identify abnormalities, and respond to alarms or operational issues.
Support water system startup, shutdown, and recovery activities.
Collect water and wastewater samples according to established sampling plans and procedures.
Coordinate with Quality and laboratory personnel to support timely testing and review of analytical results.
Maintain water system logs, sampling records, maintenance documentation, and operational reports.
Support investigations and corrective and preventive actions related to water system deviations and excursions.
Assist with internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections involving utility and water systems.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules, SOPs, and work orders.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and instrumentation issues associated with water and utility systems.
Complete corrective maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and maintain system reliability.
Use CMMS systems to document maintenance activities and complete work orders.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability.
Assist with maintenance of facility utility systems, including plumbing, compressed air, HVAC, pumps, piping, and related infrastructure.
Support installation, modification, and repair of utility equipment and components.
Assist maintenance teams during equipment shutdowns, projects, and emergency repairs.
Follow company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, electrical safety, and PPE requirements.
Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), quality procedures, and company policies.
Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment.
Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and quality compliance.