Technical Expert in Utility Operations & Maintenance
We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team as a Technical Expert in Utility Operations & Maintenance. This exciting opportunity will involve providing technical expertise on Utility Operations and Maintenance throughout the lifecycle of projects, ensuring key deliverables are achieved to support seamless handover to Operations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining maintenance standards to drive safe and dependable operations through a focus on Reliability Excellence. They will review vendor reports and documentation, ensuring timely and effective closure of Work Orders within the site's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
The ideal candidate will ensure that all Utility systems comply with applicable regulatory and legal requirements, including EPA licensing, GMP/cGDP standards, EHS policies, and Global Engineering and Construction directives and procedures. They will collaborate with the Critical Utilities Operations and Maintenance team to optimize the performance and reliability of Critical Utility equipment, enhancing plant operations, maintenance programs, SOPs, and risk assessments.
The Technical Expert will identify, diagnose, and resolve issues within Utility systems, applying effective solutions to minimize downtime. They will oversee service delivery and nurture strong relationships with service providers, working in close coordination with internal stakeholders such as Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, Procurement, and global functions.
Additionally, the successful candidate will participate in internal, external, and regulatory audits as required.
Requirements
* A Bachelor's degree (Level 8) or Master's degree in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline.
* Experience providing technical support in a live facility.
* Experience in operating and maintaining Utility systems within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility is preferred.
* In-depth knowledge of Utility system design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and documents.
* Solid understanding of process design, GMP standards, maintenance practices, and relevant industry regulations within pharmaceutical manufacturing.