Job description

Shifts: 2nd and 3rd Shift Available

Plant Utilities Technicians are challenged to operate, maintain, and repair all mechanical utility systems in a 24/7 cGMP Production Environment in an attempt to provide zero unplanned down time to our customers. The Utilities department has maintenance and operational responsibilities for a combination of cGMP, non-GMP and black utility systems across a 96-acre campus with approximately 750,000 sq ft floor space under roof.

Plant Utility Technicians document all start-up, shutdown, repair, and return to service activities in accordance with LSOPs and GDP procedures. They also maintain areas of responsibility in a state of inspection readiness.

This Plant Utilities Technician role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Work both independently and collaboratively across shift assignments with minimal to no direct supervision.
• Execute daily equipment checks, water sampling/analysis, normal operating routines and emergency response procedures.
• Follow all established EHS standards, safe work practices, and quality requirements such as but not limited to (e.g. LOTO, permits, OSHA, NFPA 70E, LSOPs, pharmacopeia, etc.).
• Use schematics, diagrams & drawings for diagnostics and trouble shooting and repair of plumbing, electrical, control systems, VFDs, programming logic, etc.
• Operate and maintain black utility systems & related equipment such as but not limited to (e.g. water softeners, de-alkalizer, boilers, de-aeration system, steam & condensate systems, air compressors, hydrants, fire suppression systems, biowaste systems, emergency generators, elevators, etc.).
• Operate and maintain cGMP clean utility systems & related equipment such as but not limited to (e.g. purified water storage and distribution, reverse osmosis, WFI stills, pure steam generators, etc.).
• Perform maintenance activities as assigned. Enhance equipment operational life and maintainability.
• Drive continuous improvement regarding infrastructure, procedures, routine maintenance tasks, task frequencies, spare parts inventory, etc.
• Document all start-up, shutdown, repair, and return to service activities in accordance with LSOPs and GDP procedures. Capture data using log books, check sheets, work orders, and CMMS systems.
• Oversee contract workers during maintenance activities and assist with engineering projects to ensure system integrity and zero unplanned service interruptions for production.
• Maintain compliance to established metrics and standards (e.g. training, PM on time completion, etc.).

Why you?

Plant Utilities Technician Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Engineering or technical related field
• 5+ years experience of related work in at least one of the following areas is required: boiler operations, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, plumbing, WWTP, EMT or multi-craft

OR

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years experience of related work in at least one of the following areas is required: boiler operations, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, plumbing, WWTP, EMT or multi-craft

Plant Utilities Technician Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience within pharmaceutical, food, or a research facility is strongly preferred
• Boiler license must be obtained within one year of hire date
• Include stooping, standing, climbing, and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, and ladders) and ability to safely install rigging/lifting devices. Ability to work around loud equipment, in confined spaces, and in inclement weather
• Position requires employees to work a 24/7 rotational schedule. This schedule will include holidays and weekends; overtime may be required
• Previous experience with Computerized Management Work Order System (SAP preferred)
• Ability to interpret electrical wiring diagrams, electronic schematics, and engineering drawings
• Ability to read, use, navigate, operate, and troubleshoot using SCADA, alarm screens, HMI, etc.
• Safely shutdown systems or equipment to allow inspections, maintenance, or renovations (e.g. boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, etc.)
• Sufficient technical/mechanical knowledge to identify equipment problems to keep equipment running during off shifts
• Basic fundamentals of various systems & equipment including: pumps, compressors, boilers, steam systems and ancillary services, DHW skids, chillers, cooling towers, clean steam generators, purified water systems, CIP systems and low voltage electrical systems

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Get Ahead Together.

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GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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At GSK, the health and safety of our employees are of paramount importance. As a science-led healthcare company on a mission to get ahead of disease together, we believe that supporting vaccination against COVID-19 is the single best thing we can do in the US to ensure the health and safety of our employees, complementary workers, workplaces, customers, consumers, communities, and the patients we serve.

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Plant Utility Technician document all start-up, shutdown, repair, and return to service activities in accordance with LSOPs and GDP procedures. They also maintain areas of responsibility in a state of inspection readiness.

This Plant Utilities Technician role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Work both independently and collaboratively across shift assignments with minimal to no direct supervision.
• Execute daily equipment checks, water sampling/analysis, normal operating routines and emergency response procedures.
• Follow all established EHS standards, safe work practices, and quality requirements such as but not limited to (e.g. LOTO, permits, OSHA, NFPA 70E, LSOPs, pharmacopeia, etc.).
• Use schematics, diagrams & drawings for diagnostics and trouble shooting and repair of plumbing, electrical, control systems, VFDs, programming logic, etc.
• Operate and maintain black utility systems & related equipment such as but not limited to (e.g. water softeners, de-alkalizer, boilers, de-aeration system, steam & condensate systems, air compressors, hydrants, fire suppression systems, biowaste systems, emergency generators, elevators, etc.).
• Operate and maintain cGMP clean utility systems & related equipment such as but not limited to (e.g. purified water storage and distribution, reverse osmosis, WFI stills, pure steam generators, etc.).
• Perform maintenance activities as assigned. Enhance equipment operational life and maintainability.
• Drive continuous improvement regarding infrastructure, procedures, routine maintenance tasks, task frequencies, spare parts inventory, etc.
• Document all start-up, shutdown, repair, and return to service activities in accordance with LSOPs and GDP procedures. Capture data using log books, check sheets, work orders, and CMMS systems.
• Oversee contract workers during maintenance activities and assist with engineering projects to ensure system integrity and zero unplanned service interruptions for production.
• Maintain compliance to established metrics and standards (e.g. training, PM on time completion, etc.).

Why you?

Plant Utilities Technician Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Engineering or technical related field
• 5+ yearsexperience of related work in at least one of the following areas is required: boiler operations, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, plumbing, WWTP, EMT or multi-craft

OR

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 7+ yearsexperience of related work in at least one of the following areas is required: boiler operations, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, plumbing, WWTP, EMT or multi-craft

Plant Utilities Technician Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience within pharmaceutical, food, or a research facility is strongly preferred
• Boiler license must be obtained within one year of hire date
• Include stooping, standing, climbing, and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, and ladders) and ability to safely install rigging/lifting devices. Ability to work around loud equipment, in confined spaces, and in inclement weather
• Position requires employees to work a 24/7 rotational schedule. This schedule will include holidays and weekends; overtime may be required
• Previous experience with Computerized Management Work Order System (SAP preferred)
• Ability to interpret electrical wiring diagrams, electronic schematics, and engineering drawings
• Ability to read, use, navigate, operate, and troubleshoot using SCADA, alarm screens, HMI, etc.
• Safely shutdown systems or equipment to allow inspections, maintenance, or renovations (e.g. boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, etc.)
• Sufficient technical/mechanical knowledge to identify equipment problems to keep equipment running during off shifts
• Basic fundamentals of various systems & equipment including: pumps, compressors, boilers, steam systems and ancillary services, DHW skids, chillers, cooling towers, clean steam generators, purified water systems, CIP systems and low voltage electrical systems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Marietta, PA 17547: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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