Reliability & Utilities Technician II

Biopharma Careers; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Technician, Maintenance and Reliability in Durham, NC to operate, maintain, and improve essential utility and facility systems in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility issues, support startup and commissioning activities, and coordinate contractors while ensuring compliance and safety.

The role requires collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Metrology, and

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 in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical/biotech, healthcare, or labs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in cleanrooms and constrained spaces.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain utility, facility, electrical, and HVAC systems across the site.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize reliability.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility issues independently.
• Support startup, shutdown, commissioning, and qualification of critical facility systems.
• Lead initial alarm response and restore system functionality while preserving continuity.
• Identify reliability improvements and support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate contractors and external service providers for safe, compliant work.
• Document maintenance records in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Preventive maintenance

Education

Associate degree, diploma, or technical certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Job description

Novartis is seeking a Technician, Maintenance and Reliability in Durham, NC to operate, maintain, and improve essential utility and facility systems in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility issues, support startup and commissioning activities, and coordinate contractors while ensuring compliance and safety.

The role requires collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Metrology, and