Sr. Utilities Technician - Waste Water

About the role

The Utilities Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant equipment that supports utilities including but not limited to high-pressure steam boilers; chillers; heating/cooling air handling units; process wastewater treatment systems; water purification system (water softening and carbon bed filtration, reverse osmosis, continuous deionization equipment, sanitary pumps, multi-effect distillation equipment); tank mixers; air compressors and dryers; and chilled water distribution systems under minimum supervision of the utilities supervisor in rotation shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance of all associated equipment.
• Operates and maintains various equipment through routine inspection and review.
• All work must be completed in accordance with cGMPs, SOPs, job plans, and company policies.
• Read, understand, and follow related SOPs and job/work plans.
• Ensures that forms and work order documentation are completed with accurate information.
• Responds to calls and conducts repairs throughout the facility. May be assigned to escort a contractor performing work on the premises.
• Provides support for the start-up of new equipment to ensure it meets all mechanical design specifications.
• Develops proficiency in three or more advanced maintenance technologies and understands how to apply technology to improve equipment reliability, e.g., alignment, balancing, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound, or vibration monitoring.
• Maintains a positive, professional, and customer-oriented attitude. Communicates any concerns related to safe work practices, hostile work environment, sexual harassment or any other type of employee misconduct directly to their supervisor, or management.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent.
• Eight (8) or more years of related industrial experience.
• Two-year certificate in a technical field such as HVAC, building trades or building utilities program, or equivalent military experience is preferred.
• Must have good customer service skills and promote a teamwork environment.
• Must have GA Industrial Wastewater Operator license or higher (or ability to get it within 90 days of employment).
• Must be able to understand cGMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting/problem solving skills are a must. Must be knowledgeable with respect to the operation and maintenance of various utility systems including DAF, Centrifuge, Aeration Basins, Blowers, Pumps and others.
• Familiar with CMMS, SAP, JDE, and or Maximo.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and wiring schematics.
• Must be able to work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
• May be exposed to sunlight and heat.
• May be exposed to dust, gases, and fumes.
• May be required to stand and walk frequently while evaluating utilities equipment.
• May be around moving equipment and machinery.
• May climb up and into large tanks for inspection.
• May work in a loud area that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.
• May be required to work or be assigned to a different shift as needed.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts and rotate(2/2/3) with assigned shifts.
• Overtime may be required at times.
• Requires performing activities within the plant utilities equipment, mechanical work, and computer-based activities.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds when managing chemicals.

Skills

• Ability to teach basic activities and work execution to other technicians.
• Knowledgeable with respect to the operation and maintenance of various utility systems including DAF, Centrifuge, Aeration Basins, Blowers, Pumps and others.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications, SCADA, process control software, and other computer base applications.

Benefits

At Takeda, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $27.55 - $43.26
• Short-term incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• A tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits

Pay

U.S. based employees may be eligible for a U.S. Hourly Wage Range of $27.55 - $43.26.

Schedule

This position will receive general instruction on routine work with detailed instruction on new assignments. Often will be assigned to work with a less experienced, utilities or maintenance technician. Primarily interacts with Plant Engineering Department personnel. Moderate interaction with other departments.