Plant Utilities Technician

About the role

We operate, maintain, and troubleshoot clean and raw utilities at the Marietta Vaccine Facility and supporting infrastructure. This role requires a rotational on-call schedule, including holidays and weekends, with potential for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Able to follow directions, handle basic repairs, and complete daily assignments with minimal supervision.
• Execute more complex projects and diagnose problems working alongside more senior technicians.
• Develop utility skills through on-the-job training, by executing assignments with more senior technicians, and by completing formal GSK training.
• Assure all documentation (logbooks, permits, work orders) is complete and accurate.
• Stay current with all required GSK site, EHS, Regulatory, and Global training.
• Adhere to safety procedures, safe work practices, and GSK standards.
• Operate, maintain, and repair Utilities systems, including Boilers, Fire Suppression systems, RO/DI Skids, WFI stills, Potable Water distribution systems, Steam & Condensate distribution & return, Oil-Free Process Air systems, Water Softeners, Ozone Generators, Clean Steam Generators, and other Utilities equipment.
• Complete scheduled planned maintenance and work orders weekly, ensuring adherence to CMMS metrics.
• Repair and maintain utility piping, quality water generation equipment, boilers, water filtration systems, steam, and compressed air networks.
• Ensure all utilities systems are maintained in compliance with EHS, GMP, and GSK standards.
• Maintain equipment, tools, logbooks, PPE, and documentation in a safe, calibrated, and GMP-compliant condition.
• Report abnormal incidents, near misses, and quality issues promptly to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in training programs to enhance skills and maintain up-to-date training compliance metrics.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, Trade School graduate, Military, or Vocational-Technical school training.
• 1+ years' experience as a Mechanical technician in an industrial environment.
• Experience working on Quality process and Utilities Systems.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Intranet, etc.).
• Ability to troubleshoot and a general mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and participate in an on-call rotation.

Physical Requirements

• Stooping, standing, climbing, and frequent lifting of a maximum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders).
• The ability to safely install rigging/lifting devices.
• The ability to work around loud equipment, on elevated work surfaces, in confined spaces, and in inclement weather.

Benefits

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