Utilities Technician II

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Working at heights

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Excellent Benefits Package

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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K Company Match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Charitable Gift Matching

Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Location: Florence, SC

Hours: 12-hour rotating shifts (4 weeks days, 4 weeks nights)

The Florence East site, located in Florence, South Carolina, is part of the Pharma Services Group and specializes in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related services. This facility is dedicated to producing high‑quality pharmaceutical products in a cGMP environment, supporting our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

DESCRIPTION

You will supply site functions in the areas of Waste Water Pretreatment, Energy Center, Manufacturing, Lab and Site Utilities.

• Demonstrate a high standard of performance and accountability while working in a team environment to deliver reliable utilities and services for the site

• Operate (through manual and computer operations) waste water stripper, vent collection systems, thermal oxidizer, solvent tank farm, solvent recovery system, manufacturing water systems (Pharma/Purified), fire water system, chilled water system (ammonia chillers), cooling towers, electrical system, steam system, HTF systems, nitrogen system, and compressed air system (through PCR2 and Wonder ware)

• Monitor (through Honeywell Operating system) HVAC systems following cGMP procedures

• Apply knowledge of boiler-water and cooling tower water chemistry

• Comply with all SOP's and regulatory documents/agencies

• Complete all Tank Farm transfers

• Have or work toward Waste water license (D level required)

• Obtain licenses for and demonstrate ability to operate various materials handling equipment

• Administer, document and maintain conformance to regulatory requirements and company policies where appropriate through effective utilization of Company Quality Systems and tools, as well as direct actions

• Perform minor mechanical and equipment maintenance

• Must demonstrate competency on M-F day shift prior to placement on rotating 12 hour shifts with 7 day per week availability and work approved overtime as needed

• Use Microsoft Office software to create, modify, save, and print documents in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Perform other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience in a chemical processing or pharmaceutical environment preferred

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Must have successfully completed Phase I of the Utilities Plant Operator On-The Job Training program within the first year of employment. This requirement will involve learning/applying chemical technology, math, chemistry, process equipment and control systems

• Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Equivalency:

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to commute reliably to the Florence East site

Competencies:

• Good knowledge and understanding of basic equipment

• Good problem solving skills and logical approach to solving problems

• Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills to foster the team environment

• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations

• Ability to apply basic mathematical principles

• Strong attention to detail and drive to accomplish the job timely, accurately and safely the first time

• Ability to work closely and effectively in a team environment

• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift in a 24-hour, 7 day per week operation to include evenings and holidays

• Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing processes and the knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; sit and talk, hear or smell

• Occasionally required to walk and stoop, or kneel, crouch

• Regularly required to climb ladders

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• Work can often require being outside in all weather conditions

• Occasionally exposed to various types of chemical substances (SDS information for review on an on-going basis)

• Must comply with all applicable safety and security procedures: determine appropriate action beyond guidelines and report potentially unsafe conditions