Facilities & Maintenance (Plant) - Technician, Water Systems

About the role

The Water Systems Technician is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the efficient operation of all USP water systems across all plants. This includes performing preventive maintenance, conducting daily system checks, and collecting water and wastewater samples for analysis to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily checks of USP/low conductivity water systems across all plants, ensuring proper functioning.
• Perform preventive maintenance as outlined in Quality department SOPs.
• Manage the general upkeep of water systems, including loading salt and ensuring equipment cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate records of system maintenance, sampling activities, and preventive actions.
• Conduct sanitization and sterilization of water system equipment to maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Quality team and laboratory personnel to ensure timely analysis of samples.
• Support internal and external audits related to water systems.
• Aid in troubleshooting and resolving issues in water system operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and quality compliance.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in environments with varying temperatures and humidity levels.
• Frequent interaction with water and wastewater systems, which may include exposure to chemicals.
• Ability to work on-call or overtime, as required, to address urgent system needs.

Qualifications

• Education: High School (Required) or Two-year vocational degree (Required).
• Experience: 1-3 years with water systems or similar technical roles (Preferred).

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of USP water systems operation (High proficiency).
• Preventive maintenance skills (High proficiency).
• Ability to follow SOPs and quality guidelines (High proficiency).
• Attention to detail and organizational skills (High proficiency).
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or system issues (High proficiency).
• Sampling and data collection techniques (Medium proficiency).
• Communication skills (verbal and written) (Medium proficiency).