Utilities Maintenance Technician II (Industrial Utilities- DAYS)

About the role

The Utilities Maintenance Technician II (Industrial Utilities) position is part of the Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx) department. FFEx is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The department is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, employing approximately 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees globally.

Responsibilities

• Support & improve all facility maintenance efforts including preventive/predictive maintenance efforts, repairs, troubleshooting, & new equipment installation.
• Support & participate in plant Shutdown activities for Facilities & Utility equipment.
• Coach & participate in A3/3C problem solving.
• Support training for junior team members.

Relationships

Reports to Manager/ Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Support consistent operation, maintenance & response for all plantwide refrigeration systems.
• Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on assigned process in a timely manner.
• Manage individual training plan.
• Ensure that all Maintenance activities are documented in SAP & communicated in the shift turnover reports.
• Partner with process owners to actively improve performance & reliability of process equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintain good housekeeping for assigned areas.
• Execute site rounds and equipment inspections of all utilities independently to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
• Drive continuous process improvement using cLEAN® concepts.
• Support the development & establishment of maintenance procedures, maintenance plans & spare parts lists for processes assigned.
• Support the maintenance team's development by instructing other technicians in specialized areas and acquiring knowledge about new systems.
• Lead teams in Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) tools to establish Root Cause Analysis & resolve equipment issues.
• Support the installation, commissioning, qualification & training activities for all Site Utilities systems & controls.
• Support consistent operation, maintenance & response for all plantwide refrigeration systems.
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties.

Physical Requirements

• Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions.
• Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands.
• Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift.
• May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role.
• May require color vision based on role.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.
• May be required to work at elevated heights.
• Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials.
• May be required to wear gloves.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks.
• Does not require a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited university required.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience and knowledge in mechanical, electrical and/or control systems required.
• May consider a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of six (6) years of experience and knowledge of mechanical, electrical and/or control systems required.
• Ability to lead & guide fellow technicians with daily tasks & activities preferred.
• Experience with automated records systems such as SAP/CMMS preferred.
• Proficiency in reading schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical data sheets to support project site.
• Experience in planning/organizing work, checking results & revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan required.
• Experience demonstrating a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting based on data & facts preferred, to include active participation in driven event response activities and document problems & work to ensuring rapid resolution & prevent recurrence required.
• Technician: Ability to work with electronic batch records, automated process equipment, and/or BMS and FMS systems required.
• Knowledgeable of Compressed air, Plant steam, Vacuum, Chilled Water, RO/ Pretreatment water systems required.
• Knowledgeable of WFI water systems, Clean Steam Systems preferred.
• Proficient in the operation and design production utility systems such as: purified water, process air, chemical storage, process waste systems, chilled water, clean and dirty steam, high pressure air, vacuum, air handling equipment required.
• Proficiency in Refrigeration and HVAC types with emphasis on Ammonia refrigeration preferred.