Job Description

The Utility Operator / Mechanic is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of facility utility systems and equipment supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

• This position performs routine inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and utility system operation while maintaining a strong focus on GMP/GxP compliance, safety, equipment reliability, and accurate documentation.
• The Utility Operator / Mechanic will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Quality, and external service providers to ensure critical and non-critical facility systems remain operational and reliable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and inspect facility utility systems and equipment, including Water for Injection (WFI), classified Air Handling Units (AHUs), compressed air systems, and process gas.

Monitor Building Automation Systems (BMS and FMS) and utility performance to ensure reliable operations.  

Perform routine rounds and document operating conditions, readings, alarms, and abnormalities.

Support operation and monitoring of boilers, HVAC and air-handling systems, chilled water systems, compressed air systems, process and utility water systems, pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, electrical and emergency power systems, and building support systems.

Respond to utility alarms, equipment failures, and abnormal operating conditions.

Escalate critical equipment or system issues to Engineering/Maintenance leadership.

Assist with startup, shutdown, isolation, and restoration of utility equipment.

Perform equipment checks and verify the systems are operating within established parameters.