Maintenance Technician II - Water Systems

Piramal Pharma Limited; Sellersville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Piramal Pharma Solutions division is seeking a Maintenance Technician II - Water Systems to support pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will operate and maintain site water treatment systems, monitor critical parameters, and uphold GMP/GDP compliant documentation.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with QA, Facilities, EHS, and Manufacturing to ensure continuous operation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training, trade school certification, or Associate degree in Mechanical, Industrial Maintenance, Utilities, Water Treatment, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating or maintaining industrial utility, water treatment, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, beverage, or similar regulated manufacturing systems.
• Experience with purified water systems, RO, water softeners, pumps, filters, and related equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain site well water, pre-treatment, and purified water systems.
• Monitor water treatment equipment including wells, filters, and water softening systems.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of water softening equipment and associated components.
• Operate and maintain RO, CDI, UV disinfection systems and other water purification equipment.
• Record and maintain operational data including water withdrawal volumes and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP and company procedures; utilize CMMS for work orders and history.
• Coordinate with QA, Facilities, Engineering, EHS, and Manufacturing to support site operations.
• Participate in system qualifications, validations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Water systems maintenance

CMMS usage

P&ID reading

GMP/GDP compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or trade cert / associate degree

Job description

Division

Piramal Pharma Solutions

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation.

Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.

For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title

Maintenance Technician II - Water Systems

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician II - Water Systems is responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of site water utility systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This role oversees the complete water treatment process, from raw well water extraction through purification, storage, and distribution of purified water systems. The technician ensures water systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), environmental regulations, and applicable state and federal requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain site well water, pre-treatment, and purified water systems.
• Monitor water treatment equipment including well pumps, multimedia filters, iron removal systems, activated carbon filters, and water softening systems.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of water softening equipment, brine tanks, and associated components.
• Operate and maintain Reverse Osmosis (RO), Capacitive Deionization (CDI), ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems, and other water purification equipment.
• Monitor purified water storage tanks, distribution loops, flow rates, pressures, temperatures, and system performance to ensure continuous operation.
• Perform sanitization, filter replacement, membrane cleaning, and preventative maintenance activities on water treatment equipment.
• Collect water samples from wellheads, treatment systems, storage tanks, and distribution points for physical, chemical, and microbiological testing.
• Monitor and maintain instrumentation including conductivity meters, TOC analyzers, pH probes, flow meters, and other utility monitoring equipment.
• Record and maintain operational data including water withdrawal volumes, equipment performance metrics, sampling results, and maintenance records.
• Support environmental compliance activities by maintaining required records and assisting with regulatory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and company procedures.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to document work orders, preventative maintenance activities, and equipment history.
• Investigate equipment issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and maintain system reliability.
• Coordinate with Quality, Facilities, Engineering, EHS, and Manufacturing departments as necessary to support site operations.
• Participate in system qualifications, validations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all site safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training, trade school certification, or Associate degree in Mechanical, Industrial Maintenance, Utilities, Water Treatment, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating or maintaining industrial utility, water treatment, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, beverage, or similar regulated manufacturing systems.
• Experience with purified water systems, reverse osmosis systems, water softeners, pumps, filters, and related utility equipment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of industrial water treatment systems and utility operations.
• Understanding of water quality parameters including conductivity, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), pH, hardness, chlorine, and microbiological controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process-related equipment issues.
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated environments and documentation requirements.
• Experience using CMMS systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing experience.
• Experience with purified water (PW) systems and distribution loops.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and water system regulations.
• Water Operator Certification or willingness to obtain certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in mechanical spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to respond to off-shift or emergency utility issues as required.

Work Environment

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing and utility plant environment.
• Exposure to mechanical equipment, chemicals used in water treatment processes, and varying temperatures.
• May require occasional overtime, weekend work, or on-call support.