Utilities Maintenance Tech II – GMP Plant Reliability

BioSpace; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Health, dental, vision from day one

401K plan with company match

Parental and family leave benefits

Product access program

Tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

Employee referral awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC seeks a skilled maintenance technician to support and improve facility maintenance, preventive/predictive activities, and installation of new equipment. The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and adherence to GMP standards in a day shift 6:00 AM–6:30 PM schedule.

You will ensure proper documentation in SAP/CMMS, coordinate with utilities staff, and lead continuous improvement efforts across the site utilities systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant field from an accredited university.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience with mechanical, electrical and/or control systems.
• High School Diploma/GED with at least six (6) years of related experience in mechanical/electrical/control systems.
• Ability to lead and guide technicians on daily tasks.
• Experience with SAP/CMMS and BMS/FMS systems preferred.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Experience planning and organizing work and updating daily plans is required.
• Systematic problem solving and troubleshooting experience is preferred and expected.
• Experience with electronic batch records and automated equipment/BMS is required.
• Knowledge of compressed air, plant steam, vacuum, chilled water, RO/pre-treatment water systems is required.
• Knowledge of WFI water systems and clean steam preferred.
• Proficiency in operating and designing production utility systems is required.
• Electrical: experience with 120V-480V systems; 4160V/25KVA a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems including VFDs is preferred.
• NC Electrical License preferred.
• HVAC/R knowledge including air handling equipment required; ammonia refrigeration preferred.
• EPA 608 certification preferred.
• HEPA filtration and air balancing experience preferred.
• Ammonia/CO2 refrigeration experience preferred.
• CARO/RETA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve all facility maintenance, including preventive/predictive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and new equipment installation.
• Participate in plant shutdown activities for facilities and utility equipment.
• Lead and participate in problem-solving (SPS) and training for junior members.
• Maintain SAP/CMMS documentation and shift turnover communications.
• Collaborate with process owners to improve performance and reliability of equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintain housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Conduct site rounds and inspections for efficient, compliant operations.
• Drive continuous improvement using LEAN concepts.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Problem solving

Reading schematics

Computer literacy

Process knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's degree in a relevant field

High School Diploma/GED + 6 years experience

Tools

SAP/CMMS

BMS/FMS systems

Job description

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC seeks a skilled maintenance technician to support and improve facility maintenance, preventive/predictive activities, and installation of new equipment. The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and adherence to GMP standards in a day shift 6:00 AM–6:30 PM schedule.

You will ensure proper documentation in SAP/CMMS, coordinate with utilities staff, and lead continuous improvement efforts across the site utilities systems.