Boiler Room Operator

Kenvue; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,690 - 85,680; Full time

Job summary

Kenvue is hiring a Boiler Room Technician/Operator in Fort Washington, PA. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining boiler room equipment, monitoring utilities for efficiency, and performing preventive maintenance to support facilities and manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or technical certification, 5+ years in regulated manufacturing (pharma/GMP preferred), and working knowledge of Word/Excel and automation systems like Wonderware, MES, and SAP.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma/secondary education or equivalent and/or technical certification or relative trade experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a regulated and automated manufacturing environment; pharmaceutical/GMP experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; working knowledge of production automation systems (e.g., Wonderware, MES, SAP) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate boiler room systems and utilities to ensure safe, reliable production support and compliance with safety and quality policies.
• Read and interpret equipment diagrams to support repair and design and troubleshoot plant operations equipment.
• Communicate with customers and stakeholders regarding schedules and impact of work performed; coordinate with facilities and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Wonderware

MES

SAP

Job description

Kenvue Boiler Room Operator

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands such as NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID®. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation, and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Role Reports To

Facilities Manager

Location

North America, United States, Pennsylvania, Fort Washington

Work Location

Fully Onsite

What You Will Do

As a Boiler Room Technician/Operator, you will perform all boiler room tasks necessary to operate, troubleshoot, service, adjust, repair, and maintain equipment and utilities supporting facilities and manufacturing processes. You will monitor and adjust boiler utilities to improve equipment efficiency, implement corrective actions, perform routine cleaning and housekeeping, and handle non-routine maintenance while adhering to safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.

With training or experience, you will set up, adjust and troubleshoot plant operations equipment—including air handlers, compressed air, chillers, and cooling tower equipment—to operate efficiently, reliably, and within compliance standards. You will read and interpret equipment diagrams to support repair and design.

You must communicate and coordinate with customers and stakeholders regarding the schedule and impact of work performed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to manufacturing operations and develop/monitor metrics for utility processes, identifying trends and proposing improvement opportunities.
• Perform final checks for manufacturing facilities and utilities equipment as indicated in preventive maintenance orders and standard operating procedures.
• Carry out manual tasks such as sorting, inspecting, assembling, and mechanical servicing; support the facilities team ensuring spare parts inventory is correct and compliant; accurately complete paperwork and electronic transactions for documentation.
• Order and receive material, identifying and using applicable business systems.
• Operate forklift, manual and motorized pallet jacks as requested; maintain inventory levels of tools and equipment; manage waste removal, material recycling, and execute equipment cleaning and housekeeping per policies and procedures.
• Perform and document equipment repairs per standard operating procedures.
• Startup and shutdown equipment per procedures to ensure proper operation.
• Follow environmental health and safety procedures during startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and operation of equipment.
• Adjust equipment to optimize performance; troubleshoot to minimize downtime; propose long‑term continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma/secondary education or equivalent and/or technical certification or relative trade experience. Appropriate license or certification in specific trade position as applicable.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a regulated and automated manufacturing environment; pharmaceutical/GMP experience preferred.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift and move materials from 5 to 25 lbs continuously, and frequently lift or move an average of 25‑50 lbs.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proven ability to interact with operators, management, and groups inside and outside manufacturing; basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; working knowledge of production automation systems (e.g., Wonderware, MES, SAP) required.

What’s In It For You

Annual base salary ranges from $60,690.00 to $85,680.00.

• Competitive benefit package
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, volunteer time & more
• Learning & development opportunities
• Kenvuer impact networks
• Benefits can vary based on location/region

Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable), and benefits. Talent Access Partner will share more about total rewards and the specific salary range during recruitment and hiring.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.