About this Utilities Technician III role at Biogen
As a Utilities Technician III, you will be an integral part of our facilities management team, ensuring the seamless operation of our plant's mechanical and electrical systems. You will provide troubleshooting expertise and serve as a subject matter expert for one or more utility systems, thereby ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our operations. Your role will involve overseeing repairs, corrective maintenance, and preventive measures, while also responding to alarms within GMP areas and controlled spaces. You will work autonomously, coordinating shift activities and interdepartmental operations to support continuous 24/7 utility operations. By maintaining and updating utilities plans, your technical knowledge will enhance our operational effectiveness and contribute to our business's overall success. Your efforts will ensure our facility remains a leader in safety, quality, and efficiency across our industry.
What You’ll Do:
Operate and maintain all utility systems supporting manufacturing processes.
Provide training and serve as a system expert for utility system operations.
Respond to and resolve critical alarms, logging equipment readings and investigating as necessary.
Monitor systems via BMS and DeltaV control systems for optimal performance.
Conduct mechanical space tours to identify and mitigate potential issues.
Coordinate shift activities and allocate work in line with operational plans.
Execute initial troubleshooting and impact assessments for utility systems.
Maintain and verify logbook records, ensuring accurate documentation.
Oversee quality management activities, including QRM, deviations, and CAPA.
Prepare for utility operations, identifying tools and contacting stakeholders.
Adhere to all technical, safety, and quality instructions and protocols.
Who You Are:
You are a detail-oriented individual with a strong technical aptitude and the ability to work autonomously. Your problem-solving skills and capacity to remain calm under pressure enable you to effectively manage complex utility systems. You thrive in a collaborative environment, seamlessly coordinating with various departments to achieve shared goals. Your commitment to safety and quality is unwavering, and you take pride in ensuring the reliability of essential operations. With a proactive mindset, you are always ready to tackle challenges and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Required Skills:
High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
Mechanical or technical building training with a recognized certificate of competence.
At least 5 years of experience in operations of industrial systems, preferably within pharmaceutical, chemical, nuclear, or FMCG sectors.
Ability to work in a 5-shift model.
Minimum English B1 Level proficiency.
Knowledge of steam generation (boilers).
Preferred Skills:
Experience with SCADA monitoring systems, DeltaV, and Siemens DESIGO BMS.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective coordination of interdepartmental activities.
Proficiency in quality management processes and documentation.
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.