Project Utility Mechanic (8 Hours)

Cambrex - Charles City; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex - Charles City in Iowa is seeking a Monday–Friday Utility Mechanic to lead utility projects, support maintenance, capital projects, and continuous improvement across the site.

This role focuses on proactive planning, equipment reliability, and long-term asset performance, supervising contractors, mentoring technicians, and ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman-level mechanical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in industrial utility systems.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, piping, boilers, rotating equipment, and plant utilities.
• Experience leading maintenance or capital projects preferred.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-related capital and maintenance projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Validation, and contractors to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop project timelines and coordinate equipment shutdowns to minimize production impact.
• Assist in budgeting, planning, and prioritization of maintenance improvement projects.

Skills

Industrial utilities

Pumps & piping

Rotating equipment

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Education

Journeyman status

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Overview

The Monday through Friday Utility Mechanic Position, serves as the technical lead for utility-related projects, equipment installations, facility improvements, and reliability initiatives across the site. This position is Monday-Friday 8-hour s, overtime as needed, to provide dedicated support for planned maintenance, capital projects, system upgrades, and continuous improvement efforts. The position also serves as a technical resource for the maintenance team.

Unlike shift utility mechani cs w h who primarily respond to operational needs and equipment failures, this role focuses on proactive planning, project execution, equipment reliability, and long‑term asset performance.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead utility-related capital and maintenance projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Validation, and contractors to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop project timelines and coordinate equipment shutdowns to minimize production impact.
• Assist in budgeting, planning, and prioritization of maintenance improvement projects.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Assist in developing and improving preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Recommend equipment modifications and process improvements.
• Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation for equipment modifications and projects.

Utility Systems Expertise

• Steam generation and distribution
• Boilers
• Cooling towers
• Water for Injection (WFI)
• Fire protection systems
• Compressed air systems
• Emergency generators
• Plant utility distribution systems

Technical Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex mechanical failures.
• Diagnose and repair rotating equipment.
• Measure, cut, fit, assemble, weld, and install piping systems.
• Replace pump and agitator seals.
• Perform welding and fabrication.
• Complete minor instrumentation calibrations.
• Assist with installation and alignment of new equipment.
• Utilize the CMMS to manage work orders, parts, and project documentation.
• Develop equipment maintenance procedures and standard work instructions.

Leadership

• Serve as the maintenance lead on assigned projects.
• Coordinate contractors and outside service providers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Utility Mechanics and Maintenance Technicians.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Assist in training team members on new equipment and systems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support emergency utility issues when required.
• Participate in departmental planning meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman-level mechanical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in industrial utility systems.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, piping, boilers, rotating equipment, and plant utilities.
• Experience leading maintenance or capital projects preferred.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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