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Job Description

About the role:

The Senior Maintenance and Utilities Technician is responsible for performing advanced maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs on a variety of critical plant equipment. This role ensures the smooth operation of manufacturing and facilities equipment, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of Takeda's operations.

How you will contribute:

• Perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance on:

• HVAC, chillers, boilers, air handlers, refrigeration systems, compressors, pumps, water systems

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair control systems, instrumentation, and mechanical systems

• Maintain refrigerant logs per EPA/SCAQMD standards

• Execute and close work orders (JDE system), including required documentation and Change Control

• Escort contractors, support equipment startups, order/manage chemicals

• Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, UMC, cGMP, and internal safety protocols

• Respond to emergency/urgent utility issues and hazardous waste concerns

• Participate in team meetings and instructor-led training

• Demonstrate increasing technical proficiency over time

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to interpret schematics, manuals, job plans

• Familiar with CMMS (JDE, Maximo), Microsoft Office, SCADA

• Experience with PID loops, Lockout/Tagout, ACAC protocols

• Basic understanding of GMPs and regulated environments

• Solid communication and documentation skills

• Mechanically inclined with a proactive, safety-first mindset

• Cross-functional collaboration and independent problem-solving

What you bring to Takeda:

• High School diploma or GED (required)

• 8+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience (required)

• 2-year technical certificate (HVAC, Utilities, Building Trades) or military equivalent - HIGHLY PREFERRED

• Class 3 Industrial Wastewater Certification - HIGHLY PREFERRED

• Automation/controls experience (DeltaV, Honeywell highly preferred) - HIGHLY PREFERRED

• Independently performs preventive and predictive maintenance on complex production equipment, including mechanical systems, hydraulics, and PLCs, while mentoring others and recommending process improvements.

• Applies expert knowledge of equipment operations, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to maintain optimal system performance in high-complexity environments.

• Utilizes advanced budgeting and accounting tools for maintenance operations, anticipating future needs and guiding others in financial processes.

• Leads strategic influence initiatives, effectively communicating across all levels—including external partners—and mentoring team members in persuasive communication.

• Produces clear, structured technical documentation and trains others in effective written communication.

• Supports Product Lifecycle Management activities with growing expertise, applying foundational principles under supervision.

Important Considerations:

• Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs., lift up to 50 lbs., and push/pull > 100 lbs. (with the assistance of material handling equipment).

• Must be able to stand