**Position Overview**
The Utility Operator 1 operates, maintains, and repairs black and clean utility systems. This role is also responsible for monitoring mechanical and/or electrical equipment, power distribution, chilled water, gas, domestic and de-ionized water, water for injection (WFI), clean steam, boilers, compressed air, fire alarm, security, remote building equipment monitoring, sanitary, acid waste, and storm drain systems.
**Job Description**
**What You'll Do**
+ Operates and monitors utility systems, including compressed gases, cooling towers, plant steam, chillers, boilers, HVAC, fire alarm system, and utilities tank farm
+ Monitors equipment performance, conducts routine maintenance, troubleshoots issues, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards
+ Assists with analyzing data to identify areas of improvement, to implement energy saving measures, and to optimize utility usage to minimize costs and environmental impact
+ Performs basic preventive maintenance on utility equipment
+ Assists senior operators with complex preventive maintenance tasks
+ Responds to equipment failures promptly
+ Monitors and maintains compressed gas inventory
+ Responds to emergency conditions, such as power outages, fire alarms, and critical equipment alarms
+ Assists with operating and monitoring site building management system (BMS) and Delta V
+ Monitors chemical levels of boiler feed water, cooling tower water, and plant steam
+ Monitors and assists with operating the site's waste neutralization system
+ Ensures utility systems and operations comply with relevant regulation standards and guidelines
+ Maintains accurate records and assists with implementing corrective actions to address non-compliance issues
+ Assists colleagues with the implementation of process improvements under the direction of senior technician or supervisor
+ Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize utility operations, cost reductions, and efficiency enhancements
+ Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed
+ Performs other duties, as assigned
**Knowledge & Skills**
+ Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
+ Ability to operate hand and power tools
+ Knowledge of control systems
+ Effective communication, both written and oral
+ Ability to work in a team environment
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call and weekends
**Required Skills**
+ High School Diploma/GED
+ 1-2 years of experience in Utility Operations or a related field
**Preferred Skills**
+ Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, applied engineering, or industrial technology
+ Prior utility operations experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, or industrial environment
+ Experience with data tracking software, such as Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
**Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:**
+ May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program.
+ Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
+ Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck.
+ Ability to discern audible cues.
+ Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
+ Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
+ Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time - up to 12 hours
+ Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time - up to 12 hours
+ Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers.
+ Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
+ Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.
+ Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18" to 60" in height, and use twisting motions.
+ Will work in warm/cold environments.
+ Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
+ Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces.
+ Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.
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**Job Locations** _US-NC-Morrisville_
**Posted Date** _3 days ago_ _(11/25/2025 12:08 PM)_
**_Requisition ID_** _2025-36246_
**_Category_** _Facilities_
**_Company (Portal Searching)_** _FUJIFILM Biotechnologies_