Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

Position Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

St. Petersburg is our primary softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America with a capacity of 18 billion capsules per year.  The featured RP Scherer softgel technology is a proven oral drug delivery solution to enhance bioavailability of poorly soluble Rx and OTC drug candidates.  Non-gelatin based OptiShell® and Vegicaps® capsules expand the range of molecules into softgel, ideal for challenging fill formulation. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation.

The Facilities Technician will perform a variety of advanced skilled maintenance on utilities systems in support of the larger manufacturing organization; including but not limited to HVAC repair, painting, water system maintenance, and electrical trades work.

Rotating 12-hour day shifts: 7am-7pm

This position is 100% on-site at the St. Petersburg site.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee. 

The Role

• Performs a variety of routine skilled maintenance on utilities systems in support of the larger manufacturing organization; including but not limited to HVAC repair, painting, water system maintenance, and electrical trades work.

• Utilizes mechanical and/or electrical skills to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to plant facility equipment with minimal supervision or mentorship

• Ensures that facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition, safely performs work in accordance with company policies and procedures.               

• Gain and maintain full operational knowledge of facilities systems for the purpose of safe and effective troubleshooting

• Recognize and execute reporting criteria and escalation procedures, ensure information is communicated throughout organization in a timely manner

• Track, organize, and execute appropriate PM/CM within assigned timeline with minimal supervision

• Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments, required to read, understand, and follow GMP documents

• Perform other duties as assigned

The Candidate

• Associate’s degree with 1+ years of relevant experience or High School diploma with 3+ years of relevant experience or vocational training is required.

• Technical Certificate or higher preferred.

• Possesses intermediate mechanical and/or electrical skills and education along with computer skills/electronic work orders.

• Intermediate machine shop or hand tools skills is required.

• Must be able to read and understand English-written job instructions and safety requirements

• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; no lifting greater than 40.09 pounds without assistance.

• Be accessible to the manufacturing floor and office staff and use the required office equipment.

• Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!

• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays.

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment.

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.

• Diverse, inclusive culture. Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I. Community engagement and g