Utilities Technician II

We are seeking a new team member to support the Utility Operations a GMP and Non-GMP environment.

In this role you will be responsible for operating the Plant Utility systems both GMP and Non-GMP starting and stopping various utility systems using a BMS and DeltaV control system monitoring utility systems responding to all alarms and performing rounds which include taking daily log readings on various utility systems.

Individuals in this team will become trained and skilled in all unit operations in their area often leading the execution of procedures and performs most functions with minimal supervision.

What Youll Do

• Operate plant utilities under guidance of a qualified operator. These systems include: medium pressure boilers chillers glycol system cooling towers air compressors waste neutralization and compressed air fire suppression systems

• Operate the following GMP systems under guidance of a qualified operator: USP water system water softeners RO systems Biowaste inactivation Vapor Compression stills clean steam generators oxygen nitrogen argon and CO2 gas delivery systems

• Monitor utility systems through the BMS and Delta V control systems

• Maintain utility systems and respond to alarms. Log readings on various plant equipment systems and investigate when alarms occur

• Provide troubleshooting on problem utility equipment

• Perform Preventive Maintenance on utility equipment

• Perform daily rounds on all equipment and systems across your areas

• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

You are a problem solver and team player that is eager to learn new equipment and operating systems. This position will provide you the opportunity to collaborate with a broad range of different groups to help provide support to manufacturing. Providing essential utilities support so that we can ensure success of our Business and our mission for patients.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years prior industry experience OR 2 years trade school/certification plus 1 year industry experience OR commensurate military experience

• Basic mechanical skills and knowledge of steam systems air systems chillers water systems

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite included)

• Adaptable to changing needs and demands comfortable navigating in a changing environment

• Ability to interact with others in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with Biogens Core Behaviors

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of the organization

Preferred Skills

• Great organization and time management skills being efficient and productive

• Comfortable with ambiguity; quickly understands the needs based on the situation at hand

• Influencing and leading a positive attitude throughout team

• Proficient with lock-out tag-out safety procedures and energized system work practices

• Practical knowledge of GMPs

• Prior experience as a utility operator in a complex pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment

Physical Demands and Schedule

• We are seeking applicants who are available to work either day shift or night shift on a 223 rotation (0430 to 1630 or 1630 to 0430)

• This work requires occasionally ascending/descending a ladder entering mechanical spaces that could be difficult to traverse moving/lifting up to 50 lbs. as well as the ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time

• The person in this position needs to frequently move about the campus to access different equipment and perform different tasks