Central Utility Technician

Company: Zoetis, Inc
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTIONThis is a 1st shift position.Working within a Reliability Based Maintenance environment, the Central Utilities Technician is responsible for operation, maintenance and process problem resolution related to Site Utility Operations (Central Steam, Chilled Water, Instrument Air, Purified Water, Water for Injection, Clean Steam, Pharmaceutical Air, Pharmaceutical Nitrogen, Production Waste, & Process Vacuum Thermal Oxidizer, Thermal Evaporator, Multimedia tanks, Soft Water Systems and Reverse Osmosis Equipment).RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily operation, responding to trouble calls and maintenance of the site utility systems. Duties include system monitoring (either by a control system, manual data entry, walk-thru's), operational maintenance, handling chemicals, working with other teams performing maintenance and data review.
• Performing preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, and modifications to utility and facility equipment including but not limited to, pumps, air compressors, boilers, water systems, piping, and other mechanical equipment.
• Understand and follow complex SOP's that govern how utility systems are operated, maintained, and repaired.
• Operate the qualified utilities in a manner that meets or exceeds complex regulatory requirements (FDA, Zoetis Quality Standards etc.).
• Perform repairs to piping systems, safety devices, and isolation components.
• Serves as utilities advisor to provide input to projects in areas of equipment design, parts and material selection, documentation, testing, problem solving, maintenance requirements, project scope, and followup.
• Responsible for priority assessment and decision making as it relates to troubleshooting and diagnostics of equipment operations. Works closely with operations to determine root cause and establish proper corrective actions.
• Conducts assembly, repair, and proactive maintenance for utility and facility equipment and systems in a cost-effective manner.
• Read and understand drawings / blueprints, utilizing this knowledge for the installation / repair of new and existing equipment.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Associate degree and/or comprehensive, advanced, or in-depth specialized technical training with 5-8 years of field experience in utility systems.
  • A valid driver's license is required for this position to operate company vehicles. Must be able to pass the test to obtain a Forklift license.
  • Physical position requirements: Climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, manual dexterity, heavy lifting within EHS guidelines.
  • Possess good understanding of the pharmaceutical/bio-technology industry and operations of the organization along with technical proficiency.
    • Demonstrated knowledge in relevant technical areas. Solid understanding of GMP manufacturing processes, equipment, and facilities.
    • Cognizance of the state-of-the-art technology in the industry to ensure the company utilizes current technology.
    • Good communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to interact with all levels of the Zoetis organization. Can articulate issues and solutions to the team. Can produce effective project reports and presentations.
    • Position requires daily or frequent interaction with Engineering Director, Maintenance Manager, Production Management and Supervision, Engineers, Quality Operations, Maintenance Technicians, Production Operators, Contractors, and Vendors.
    • Can analyze problems and provide support in determining appropriate corrective and preventative actions, with minimal assistance.
      • Capable of simultaneously managing multiple assignments. Prioritizes own work. Flexible and responsive to changes.Colleague is frequently exposed to airborne particles and must work near moving mechanical parts and high surface temperatures, chemicals, and non-temperature-controlled environments. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Use of appropriate PPE is requiredFull timeRegularColleagueAny unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

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