Facilities Wastewater Treatment Operator

About the role

You will support and improve facility operations through your knowledge and experience of wastewater treatment applications, working principles of wastewater treatment, environmental technology, lab best practices, sample collection, and analysis. You will collaborate with operations, safety, contractors, and engineers to maintain compliance. We value candidates who are practical, curious, and calm under pressure. This role offers growth, the chance to solve real problems, and a direct impact on our mission of uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for wastewater plant objectives and testing (chemical, organic, biological), including sample collection, sample preparation and submission, and submitting regulatory compliance reports.
• Act as the facility subject matter expert for wastewater systems, including reviewing check sheets, controlled documents, and maintaining technical reference materials to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Represent wastewater operations in regulatory audits, support deviation investigations, CAPAs, and change control management.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute shutdowns and mid-level projects, ensuring resources meet schedules, regulations, and safety standards; write HECPs/HECAs where applicable.
• Respond to on-call emergencies and maintenance malfunctions, coordinate daily priorities, and adapt plans for supply or personnel changes.
• Diagnose and resolve complex operational problems; provide technical guidance to other trades and cross-functional teams.
• Schedule and manage outside contractors; create work orders, issue work permits, escort contractors, and deliver contractor safety training.
• Maintain required SCADA system, SAP, and Veeva accesses; ensure all documentation (logbooks, permits, work orders) is complete and accurate.
• Ensure safety policy adherence, safe work practices, work order compliance, and training requirements. Maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance plans, and safety documentation.

Requirements

• Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
• 5+ years of experience as a wastewater plant operator in a commercial or industrial environment, including lab experience.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments.
• High school diploma, technical diploma, or equivalent technical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot and general mechanical aptitude.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and SAP.
• Familiarity with good manufacturing practice, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written skills for creating procedures, specifications, and maintenance plans.

Schedule

This is a completely on-site role and requires on-call availability for one or two weekends a month.

Benefits

Visit the GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program offered to US employees.

Skills

• Asset Life Cycle Management
• Data Integrity
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Manufacturing Technologies
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Risk Awareness
• Standards Compliance