Plant Utilities Technician

GSK; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in Marietta, GA seeks a Mechanical Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot clean and utility systems at the vaccine facility. The role requires rotating On-call shifts, holidays, and weekends, with potential overtime and cross-task assignments as needed.

You will handle piping, boilers, water systems, instrumentation, and CMMS-based maintenance, documenting work orders and logs, and advancing safety and GMP compliance across utilities operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience as a mechanical technician in an industrial environment.
• Experience working on quality processes and utilities systems.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Intranet, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Able to follow directions, handle basic repairs, and complete daily assignments with minimal supervision.
• Execute more complex projects and diagnose problems working alongside more senior technician.
• Develop utility skills through OJT, by executing assignments with more senior technicians, and by completing formal GSK training.
• Assure all documentation (logbooks, permits, work orders) is complete and accurate.
• Stay current with all required GSK site, EHS, Regulatory and Global training.
• Adhere to safety procedures, safe work practices, and GSK standards.
• Progression requirement of this role is to have the skills to progress in two years.
• Operate, maintain, and repair Utilities systems, including Boilers, Fire Suppression systems, RO/DI Skids, WFI stills, Potable Water distribution systems, Steam & Condensate distribution & return, Oil-Free Process Air systems, Water Softeners, Ozone Generators, Clean Steam Generators, and other Utilities equipment.
• Complete scheduled planned maintenance and work orders weekly, ensuring adherence to CMMS metrics.
• Repair and maintain utility piping, quality water generation equipment, boilers, water filtration systems, steam, and compressed air networks.
• Ensure all utilities systems are maintained in compliance with EHS, GMP, and GSK standards.
• Monitor systems daily, record data, and ensure housekeeping and cleanliness of all utility areas (routine GEMBA).
• Manage and request spare parts via CMMS, communicate material requirements and shortages to management.
• Perform emergency and routine maintenance based on departmental priorities and emergency situations.
• Maintain equipment, tools, logbooks, PPE, and documentation in a safe, calibrated, and GMP-compliant condition.
• Report abnormal incidents, near misses, and quality issues promptly to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in training programs to enhance skills and maintain up-to-date training compliance metrics.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Rotating shifts

CMMS

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Business Introduction

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people.

Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary

To operate, maintain, and troubleshoot clean and raw utilities used for the operation of the Marietta Vaccine Facility and supporting infrastructure. Position will require employees to work in a rotational On-call schedule. This schedule will include holidays and weekends; overtime may be required. Position may require working on other tasks (as assigned by management or as needed) outside the Utilities function, independently or with other crafts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Able to follow directions, handle basic repairs, and complete daily assignments with minimal supervision.
• Execute more complex projects and diagnose problems working alongside more senior technician.
• Develop utility skills through OJT, by executing assignments with more senior technicians, and by completing formal GSK training.
• Assure all documentation (logbooks, permits, work orders) is complete and accurate.
• Stay current with all required GSK site, EHS, Regulatory and Global training.
• Adhere to safety procedures, safe work practices, and GSK standards.
• Progression requirement of this role is to have the skills to progress in two years.
• Operate, maintain, and repair Utilities systems, including Boilers, Fire Suppression systems, RO/DI Skids, WFI stills, Potable Water distribution systems, Steam & Condensate distribution & return, Oil-Free Process Air systems, Water Softeners, Ozone Generators, Clean Steam Generators, and other Utilities equipment.
• Complete scheduled planned maintenance and work orders weekly, ensuring adherence to CMMS metrics.
• Repair and maintain utility piping, quality water generation equipment, boilers, water filtration systems, steam, and compressed air networks.
• Ensure all utilities systems are maintained in compliance with EHS, GMP, and GSK standards.
• Monitor systems daily, record data, and ensure housekeeping and cleanliness of all utility areas (routine GEMBA).
• Manage and request spare parts via CMMS, communicate material requirements and shortages to management.
• Perform emergency and routine maintenance based on departmental priorities and emergency situations.
• Maintain equipment, tools, logbooks, PPE, and documentation in a safe, calibrated, and GMP-compliant condition.
• Report abnormal incidents, near misses, and quality issues promptly to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in training programs to enhance skills and maintain up-to-date training compliance metrics.

Why You?

Position will require employees to work in a rotational On-call schedule. This schedule will include holidays and weekends; overtime may be required. Position may require working on other tasks (as assigned by management or as needed) outside the Utilities function, independently or with other crafts as needed.

Basic Qualification

• High School diploma or equivalent, Trade School graduate, Military, or Vocational-Technical school training.
• 1+ years' experience as a Mechanical technician in an industrial environment
• Experience working on Quality process and Utilities Systems.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Intranet, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot and a general mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and participate in an on-call rotation.

Physical Requirement

Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a maximum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders); the ability to safely install rigging/lifting devices; the ability to work around loud equipment, on elevated work surfaces, in confined spaces and in inclement weather.

Preferred Qualification

• Associate degree, trade school certificate, military training, or technical license (millwright, electrician, boiler operator).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience with Compu