Utilities Technician

Role Overview

The Utilities Technician will be entrusted with operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting essential utility systems and facilities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing location. This position prioritizes the reliable and safe functioning of critical utilities in compliance with GMP, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and other regulatory standards.

Key Duties

• Execute preventive, corrective, and routine maintenance tasks on various utility systems including HVAC, chillers, boilers, compressed air, purified water, and waste treatment.
• Monitor equipment performance, quickly identify and report any operational irregularities or alerts.
• Maintain building facility infrastructure such as cleanroom support, lighting, electrical systems, fire protection, and overall building equipment.
• Ensure HVAC conditions meet required temperature and humidity standards.
• Coordinate with contractors during maintenance and repairs.
• Keep detailed and timely records of maintenance activities to comply with GMP and safety protocols.
• Assist in audit readiness by ensuring documentation is complete and traceable.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to boost equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities of new utility equipment.
• Perform all tasks in line with EHS requirements, including safety lockout/tagout procedures.
• Promptly report any safety concerns or equipment failures and participate in emergency response efforts.
• Support engineers and project teams during commissioning and qualification processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related field.
• At least 3 to 5 years' experience in utilities, facilities, or maintenance, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or regulated manufacturing sectors.

Essential Skills

• Practical knowledge of HVAC, chilled water systems, boilers, steam, purified water, compressed air, and building management systems.
• Familiarity with GMP, EHS regulations, and quality manufacturing standards.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams, manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities with a proactive, hands-on mindset.
• Flexibility to support shift work, on-call duties, and urgent responses as necessary.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers and contractors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.