Technician, Water Systems
About The Position
The Water Systems Technician is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the efficient operation of all USP water systems across all plants. This includes performing preventive maintenance, conducting daily system checks, and collecting water and wastewater samples for analysis to ensure compliance with quality standards. The role involves performing daily checks of USP/low conductivity water systems, preventive maintenance, managing general upkeep of water systems, maintaining accurate records, conducting sanitization and sterilization, collaborating with the Quality team, supporting audits, and assisting with troubleshooting. The technician will also execute scheduled sanitization and biofilm prevention protocols, and be able to disassemble, inspect, and reassemble pumps and processing equipment components. The position requires the ability to work in environments with varying temperatures and humidity, regular lifting of up to 50 lbs, and potential exposure to chemicals. The role may also require on-call or overtime work.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Two-year vocational degree (Required)
- Knowledge of USP water systems operation (High proficiency)
- Preventive maintenance skills (High proficiency)
- Ability to follow SOPs and quality guidelines (High proficiency)
- Attention to detail and organizational skills (High proficiency)
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or system issues (High proficiency)
- Sampling and data collection techniques (Medium proficiency)
- Communication skills (verbal and written) (Medium proficiency)
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years with water systems or similar technical roles (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Perform daily checks of USP/low conductivity water systems across all plants, ensuring proper functioning.
- Perform preventive maintenance as outlined in Quality department SOPs.
- Manage the general upkeep of water systems, including loading salt and ensuring equipment cleanliness.
- Maintain accurate records of system maintenance, sampling activities, and preventive actions.
- Conduct sanitization and sterilization of water system equipment to maintain compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborate with the Quality team and laboratory personnel to ensure timely analysis of samples.
- Support internal and external audits related to water systems.
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving issues in water system operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and quality compliance.
- Execute scheduled sanitization and biofilm prevention protocols for water systems, mixing/holding tanks, production lines, and associated product-contact equipment.
- Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble pumps and processing equipment components.
- Work on-call or overtime, as required, to address urgent system needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
