Technician II, Utility (PM Shift)

Durham, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 66780 - 124020

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

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Location: This role is based in Durham NC. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Youll play a critical role in keeping our Durham campus running safely and reliably. As a Technician II in Utility Operations youll operate and maintain essential utility and facility systems while supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Youll respond to equipment alarms troubleshoot complex issues and work closely with Engineering Automation Quality Manufacturing and Metrology to ensure compliant operations in current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and cleanroom settings. Your technical skill and ownership directly strengthen equipment reliability product quality and the impact we make for patients.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Operation of site-based utility electrical HVAC and facility systems; including water-for-injection water pre-treatment chillers boilers compressed gases plant steam/condensate wastewater biowaste inactivation air handling units cold rooms switchgear emergency generators cooling towers fire protection and control systems supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations.
Install maintain troubleshoot and repair of motors pumps valves filters compressors switches elastomers dampers fans piping transmitters vessels safety devices and other components.
Perform corrective preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure safe compliant equipment performance.
Diagnose and resolve equipment issues; lead initial alarm response and coordinate system owner notifications.
Collaborate with Engineering Automation Quality Manufacturing Metrology and Validation to maintain reliable operations.
Complete accurate compliant documentation and uphold auditready standards in current Good Manufacturing Practice environments.
Oversee external service providers supporting equipment building infrastructure security cleaning waste management and repairs.
Plan and execute improvements repairs asset replacements and safe shutdown and startup activities.

Shift: This role operates on a 2-2-3 PM shift schedule. Shift time is 6pm-6am.

Essential Requirements:

Associates Degree or Certification in Engineering Technology with 2 years of relevant experience.

High School Diploma required; with 4 years of relevant work experience.

AND

Experience with utility heating ventilation and airconditioning or electrical systems in regulated environments such as biotechnology pharmaceuticals hospitals universities government nuclear facilities or semiconductor settings.
Experience with Building Management Systems Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and predictive maintenance technologies.
Handson background in maintenance operations engineering support equipment installation or service or instrument calibration or programming.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings electrical schematics hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
Strong troubleshooting and criticalthinking skills with the ability to assess issues and make sound independent decisions during secondshift operations.
Ability to meet physical requirements including but not limited to lifting up to 50lbs and climb ladders.

Desirable Requirements:

Licensure in Electrician Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Plumbing Stationary Engineer Boiler Operations or Wastewater Treatment.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $32.12 and $59.62 per hour.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

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*Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to or call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$66780.00 - $124020.00

Skills Desired

Engineering Technical Expertise GDP Knowledge gmp knowledge HSE Knowledge Knowledge Of Relevant Tools And Systems Manufacturing Process (Production) Operational Excellence Quality Compliance Total Productive Maintenance

Required Experience:

Job Description Summary#LI-OnsiteLocation: This role is based in Durham NC. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Youll play a critical role in keeping our Durham campus running safely and reliably. As a Technician II in Utility Operations youll operate and ...