Maintenance & Reliability Technician II – Pharma Utilities

Novartis; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Durham, NC is seeking a Technician, Maintenance and Reliability to operate, maintain and improve critical utility and facility systems within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot issues, support startup/shutdown activities and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or technical certification, with 2–4 years in maintenance or utilities, and experience in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, diploma, or technical certification in a related trade with two years of experience.
• Alternatively, 2-4 years of experience in maintenance, utilities, facilities, or similar technical environments.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, laboratory, semiconductor, government, military, or regulated industries.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, and utility system issues independently.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds, to climb ladders and work in mechanical spaces and to work in cleanrooms and controlled manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices and lockout and tagout procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized maintenance management systems

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain utility, facility, electrical, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems across the site.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility system issues independently and efficiently.
• Support startup, shutdown, commissioning, and qualification activities for critical facility systems.
• Lead initial alarm response activities and restore system functionality while maintaining operational continuity.
• Identify reliability improvement opportunities and support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate contractors and external service providers to ensure safe and compliant execution of work.
• Complete accurate maintenance records and documentation in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Metrology, and Automation teams.
• Coach and support less experienced technicians while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

CMMS

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Novartis in Durham, NC is seeking a Technician, Maintenance and Reliability to operate, maintain and improve critical utility and facility systems within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot issues, support startup/shutdown activities and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or technical certification, with 2–4 years in maintenance or utilities, and experience in regulated industries.