Tech 1, Utility Maintenance

Overview

Utility Maintenance 1 will perform corrective maintenance, routine maintenance, and preventive maintenance on plant utilities equipment following  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Complete work orders, daily logs and forms following Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) documentation  practices and quality standards in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing plant. Utilities to include high-pressure steam boilers, process wastewater treatment,  chillers, water purification systems (water softening and carbon bed filtration, reverse osmosis, deionization equipment, sanitary pumps, and associated  equipment), compressed air and dryers, and chilled water. 

Company Overview

Follow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.

 

Join us

We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.

 

The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.

 

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Plans and performs preventative maintenance and repairs on Utility related equipment
• Assists with developing and implementing preventative maintenance plans to minimize equipment downtime
• Maintains accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Assists with evaluating and recommending new equipment for purchases and upgrades
• Collaborates with other departments to identify and address cross-functional issues
• Assists with managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts for maintenance services and equipment purchases
• Assists in performing lock out tag out (LOTO) to complete maintenance activities, as required
• Assists with preventive maintenance on clean and black utility systems
• Performs routine checks of Tank farm and all support buildings, including the central utility building
• Performs basic troubleshooting on clean and black utility systems
• Partners with other teams in Utility Operators
• Assists with root cause investigations
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols to ensure compliance with safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) quality  standards
• Adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe work practices
• Notifies management or Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) when unsafe conditions or hazards are found
• Attends all required safety and health training
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed
• Performs spare parts assessments, as required
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office or other computer software
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of standard maintenance tools and equipment

Required Skills

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years of maintenance experience
• Experience using mechanical, electrical, or other relevant systems

Preferred Skills

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering  or a related field
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. 
• Will work in e