Operational Technology Technician (Night Shift)

Lonza; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based benefits

Location-based benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Houston, TX is seeking an Operational Technology Technician to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial control systems on the night shift. You will respond to OT incidents, implement upgrades, and document changes to ensure uptime and process integrity.

You will collaborate with engineering, production and IT to drive improvements, calibrate instrumentation, and maintain safety and quality compliance across facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs.
• Ability to work night shift and respond to incidents.
• Strong documentation of maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and IT teams.
• Familiar with SAP, Excel and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial control systems.
• Respond to OT incidents and alarms during the night shift.
• Execute modifications and upgrades to control systems and software under engineering guidance.
• Document maintenance activities and system changes accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and IT teams to identify and implement improvements.
• Assist in calibration and verification of critical process instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, policies and quality standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Multitasking

SAP

MS Excel

Inventory systems

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

Operational Technology Technician (Night Shift)

Houston, TX

The actual location of this job is in Houston TX, US.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do:

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial control systems, including PLCs, SCADA systems, HMIs, and associated instrumentation.
• Respond to and resolve operational technology incidents and alarms during the night shift, minimizing downtime and production impact.
• Execute modifications and upgrades to control systems and software under engineering guidance.
• Document all maintenance activities, repairs, and system changes accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and IT teams to identify and implement solutions for recurring issues and system improvements.
• Assist in the calibration and verification of critical process instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required.

What we are looking for:

• Able to communicate orally and written in a professional manor, highly organized and able to multi-task.
• Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work within a team and cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results. Occasionally required to complete assignments under tight timelines and work under pressure.
• SAP, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Tracking System(s)

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.