Utilities Maintenance Engineer I

Note:Duration: 3 to 6 months with possibility for contingent assignment extension for an additional 3 to 6 months.Temp to perm: Possibility to extend to perm based on openings and performance. We will evaluate after the first 3 months.Shift: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm up to 10 additional hours of overtime a week.May be asked to work on the weekends about 20%.Core essential skill sets:Must have: Min 1 year experience in purified water systems operation and maintenance. This needs to be at a large facility more then 7 gallons per minute. purified water systems operation and maintenance.Minimum high school diploma or GED.Entry level engineerExperience in pharmaceutical GMP environmentA plus - Experience in general utilities such as air handling units, compressed air, chillers, electrical, etc.ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYCarries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and state, federal and local laws.Has limited discretion to vary from established proceduresHas limited work experience involving basic concepts and proceduresWorks under general supervisionPerforms routine assignments in the entry level of the Professional Career BandDevelops competence by performing structured work assignmentsUses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problemsSpecializes in purified water systems operation and maintenanceFamiliar with PLC programming, automation and AI technologiesPerform automated equipment troubleshooting.Execute planned maintenance and corrective work orders.Support to equipment, utilities and process troubleshooting / repairs.Responsible for multiple small projects related to new equipment, upgrades to existing equipment, facility modifications, and utility infrastructure.Perform technical documents, SOP updates and change controls.Provides ongoing support to maintenance staff to solve complex problems, understand and coach failure modes, and prepare technical solutions on facility controls equipment.Will implement safe work practices and process controls to ensure a safe operation of equipment and facility.May include job hazard analysis, failure fault trees, and risk assessments to drive a preventable injury work place and continuously safe process.Developed financial models to support decision-making and strategic planning.Conducted financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support business objectives.Evaluated business performance and identified opportunities for improvementProvided ad-hoc analytical support for key initiatives, including sales, operations, and capital investment efforts.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement automatization strategies.Created and executed plans to optimize and/or improve scheduling efficiencies to meet business operations onboard.Able to generate and review incident deviations and investigations (GMP and EHS environment).POSITION REQUIREMENTSAny equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.Education/Certification/Experience:Bachelor's degree with 3 years' experience or Associate Degree with 6 years' experience within pharmaceutical or related manufacturing facility or equivalent combination of years and experience.1-3 years purified water systems operation and maintenance experience.Experience on using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems to track the scheduling and execution of maintenance activities.PLC experience or certification a plusGMP Compliance related documentation a plusProject management experience a plus.Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot hardware and software used on purified water systems.Reading and ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Management skills to lead a team of maintenance technicians and meet department goals and expectations.Problem Solving:Works on assignments that are routine to semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.Exercises judgment within specifically defined practices and policies and selects methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.Normally provides general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments to direct reports.May be asked to recommend methods and procedures for problem resolution.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSN/APHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Constant:Standing for extended periods of time at work station or equipment.Walking to move short distances quickly and frequently.Using fingers to perform activities such as picking, pinching or typing.Frequent:Stooping, Kneeling and/or Crouching - bending body, spine and/or legs.Twisting/Reaching - turning at waist and extending hands and/or arms in any direction.Occasional:Sitting for extended periods of time at work station or mobile equipment.Climbing - use of feet, legs, hands and/or arms to ascend or descend.Crawling - using hands and knees or hands and feet to move about.Pushing and/or Pulling - using upper extremities to exert force.Grasping - applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Repetitive Motions - frequent motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.Lifting - raising from lower to upper and/or moving objects horizontally - up to 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs. and more than 50 lbs. (with assistance).Visual Acuity:Perform activities such as operating machines (i.e. lathes and drill presses) where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach.Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, extensive reading, and visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection), using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at a distance close to the eyes.Operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Constant exposure to moving mechanical parts and/or moving equipment.Frequent exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.Frequent exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists and/or gasses.Frequent exposure to vibrations.Occasional exposure to wetness depending on assigned process.May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed for assigned process (i.e. safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).

Created: 2025-02-02