Job Description

Our company is a global health care leader with a portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products.   Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, and teamwork of people like you.  To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

We currently have an Energy Center Technician position available at our Vaccine Manufacturing Facility in Durham, NC.

The Energy Center Technician will be responsible for energy center maintenance support and alarm monitoring.

The Technician will maintain all Energy Center equipment located throughout the entire site and take appropriate action to correct Plant Engineering maintenance problems.

The Technician will also be responsible for supporting departmental vision that provides for continuous improvement in all aspects of the operation. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate and maintain all Energy Center Equipment, which includes but not limited to chillers, air compressors, boilers, waste water treatment, potable water, etc.
• Knowledge of PM and PDM techniques Vibration Analysis and Ultrasonic detection.
• Sets up, adjusts, repairs, and maintains Energy Center equipment
• Performs Preventative Maintenance on Energy Center equipment.
• Prepares technical documentation (PMs, Correctives, & validation procedures) on as needed basis
• Provides technical specifications and information to Quality, Manufacturing, Process-Project Engineers, and other Manufacturing Division's requestors
• Maintains Utility equipment by developing/performing PM's, installing new equipment, completing validation protocols, documenting work using a computerized maintenance management system (SAP) and other duties as requested by the Maintenance Coach.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections and prepares inspection reports concerning operation of equipment and mechanical condition of equipment.
• Responsible for participating in new equipment installations by interfacing with equipment vendors and recommending spare parts, selecting lubrication processes and assisting process project engineers. Performing initial de-bug and redesign operations to make equipment operable.
• Responsible for performing assignments in conformance with appropriate Regulatory (GMP's) and department Standard Operating Procedures which assure the quality of our products.

This is a rotating shift position,5 2 2 5 rotation, hours of work are 6:00 to 6:00 rotating from days to nights every 3 months.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent and Two (2) years energy center maintenance experience with a focus on energy center systems, troubleshooting & repair within a manufacturing environment 

OR 

• 2-year technical degree and 2 years energy center maintenance experience with a focus on industrial utility systems management/troubleshooting & repair within a manufacturing environment

 Required:

• Proficient in the use and knowledge of PCs (Hardware & Software), word processing, spreadsheet applications, and Microsoft Windows platforms
• Must be able to read electrical prints, P&ID's, and understand P&ID control loops
• Extensive industrial electrical experience involving utility systems, with a strong knowledge of steam generation systems, air compressors, chillers, potable water systems, Building Automation Systems, waste water systems and HVAC systems
• Must have experience documenting maintenance and repair activities
• Must be able to function in a team-based empowered culture
• Must possess the ability to work independently and effectively with peers, and display strong interpersonal and organizational skill
• The ability to work overtime that includes weekend, holiday, evening and nights

Preferred:

• Universal Refrigerant License

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Required Skills:

Build Automation, Build Automation, Building Automation Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computer Literacy, Data Analysis Management, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Maintenance, Equipment Reliability Improvement, Equipment Troubleshooting, Field Failure Analysis, Global Health, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Management Process, Manufacturing Environments, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, Pneumatics, Preventive Maintenance, Process Engineering, Production Scheduling, Quality Standards, Steam Generators, Technical Reporting {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

09/8/2026

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