Senior Utilities Operator - Pharma Manufacturing

Bausch+Lomb; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a highly skilled Utilities Operator III in Tampa, FL to operate and maintain GMP-critical utility systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will monitor boilers, chilled water, WFI, HVAC, and waste systems, respond to alarms, and coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to ensure uptime and regulatory compliance.

The role requires at least 5 years in industrial utilities, familiarity with GMP environments, and proficiency with PLC/HMI platforms and Maximo.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial utility operations experience.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical/regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of boiler, chilled water, WFI, HVAC, and clean steam systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain critical utility systems and respond to alarms.
• Manage boiler water chemistry, condensate systems, and steam distribution.
• Oversee chilled water, HVAC, and water systems within GMP guidelines.
• Coordinate safety procedures and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Create and review logs, maintenance records, and GMP forms.
• Support shutdowns, start-ups, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams as needed.
• Ensure 24/7 operations coverage and shift handoffs are accurate.

Skills

Industrial utilities

Regulated environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC/HMI platforms

Trane Tracer

PI Vision

Maximo

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a highly skilled Utilities Operator III in Tampa, FL to operate and maintain GMP-critical utility systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will monitor boilers, chilled water, WFI, HVAC, and waste systems, respond to alarms, and coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to ensure uptime and regulatory compliance.

The role requires at least 5 years in industrial utilities, familiarity with GMP environments, and proficiency with PLC/HMI platforms and Maximo.