Utilities Control Room Operator

Automated Systems, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Automated Systems, Inc. seeks a Utilities Control Room Operator for a 12+ month contract in North Chicago, IL. The role operates from the control room, monitoring and managing critical plant utilities to ensure reliable pharmaceutical manufacturing.

You will respond to alarms, assist with troubleshooting, and coordinate with Maintenance and site personnel to maintain compliant utility operations on a 3rd-shift schedule (7:00 PM–7:00 AM).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing or plant operations preferred.
• Ability to monitor multiple utility systems and alarms.
• Onsite 3rd shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) availability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate critical plant utility systems through control room interfaces and building/utility monitoring systems.
• Monitor utility equipment for proper operation, performance trends, alarms, and abnormal conditions.
• Respond to equipment alarms, perform initial troubleshooting, and coordinate with Maintenance and site personnel to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate control room logs, operating records, checklists and documentation.
• Follow SOPs, safety procedures and site requirements for monitoring and operating utility systems.
• Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities by providing operational information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Automated Systems, Inc. | Contract, 1 year

Utilities Control Room Operator

North Chicago, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026

• Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
• City North Chicago
• Country United States

Job Description

Utilities Control Room Operator

Location: North Chicago, IL | ONSITE
Contract: 12+ months
Shift: 3rd Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 12-hour shifts
Employment Type: Contract through Automated Systems, Inc. (ASI), withpotential for contract-to-hire by the client

Automated Systems, Inc. (ASI) is seeking a UtilitiesControl Room Operator for a 12+ month contract opportunity supporting aleading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in North Chicago, IL.

In this role, you will monitor and operate criticalplant utility systems that support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.Working from the Utilities Control Room and under general supervision, you willmonitor system performance, respond to alarms and abnormal conditions, assistwith troubleshooting, and coordinate with Maintenance and other site personnelto help ensure reliable and compliant utility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate critical plant utility systemsthrough control room interfaces and building/utility monitoring systems.
  
• Monitor utility equipment and systems for properoperation, performance trends, alarms, and abnormal conditions.
  
• Monitor and support critical utilities including watersystems, steam, compressed air, liquid nitrogen, electrical power, HVAC,and other facility utility systems.
  
• Respond to equipment alarms and operationalissues, perform initial troubleshooting, and elevate issues asappropriate.
  
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Facilities,and other site teams to troubleshoot utility system issues and supporttimely resolution.
  
• Operate and participate in the startup, shutdown,isolation, and maintenance of utility equipment and systems in accordancewith established procedures.
  
• Perform routine system checks, inspections,readings, and operational verifications to identify potential issues andmaintain system reliability.
  
• Conduct required quality and operational checksand document results accurately.
  
• Maintain accurate and timely control room logs,operating records, checklists, and other required documentation.
  
• Follow established SOPs, safety procedures,operating procedures, and site requirements when monitoring and operatingutility systems.
  
• Communicate system status, equipment conditions,alarms, and operational issues to appropriate site personnel.
  
• Support planned and unplanned maintenanceactivities by providing operational information and coordinating systemstatus with Maintenance personnel.
  
• Maintain a strong focus on safe work practices andreliable operation of systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturingenvironment.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
  
• Previous experience in manufacturing,production, industrial, facilities, utilities, or plant operationsenvironment preferred.
  
• Experience monitoring or operating industrialequipment, utility systems, control systems, or building managementsystems, a plus.
  
• Ability to monitor multiple systems simultaneouslyand recognize alarms, abnormal conditions, and equipment performanceissues.
  
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshootingskills.
  
• Ability to follow detailed procedures andaccurately complete required documentation.
  
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with theability to work effectively with Maintenance, Engineering, Facilities, andother site personnel.
  
• Military experience or technical military trainingis a plus.
  
• Experience working in a GMP/pharmaceuticalmanufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
  
• Ability to work onsite on a 3rd-shift, 12-hourschedule (7:00 PM–7:00 AM), including weekends and holidays as required bythe operating schedule.