Utility Operator 1, Day Shift

FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in North Carolina is seeking a Utility Operator 1 for a day shift (6am–6pm) on a 2/2/3 schedule to monitor and maintain complex utility systems in a biotech manufacturing environment.

You will operate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, perform routine preventive maintenance, and assist with plant-wide improvement efforts while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial technology preferred.
• Experience with CMMS or data-tracking software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors utility systems including compressors, boilers, chillers, HVAC and related facilities.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assists with data analysis to reduce energy use and optimize utility performance.
• Maintains accurate records and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Piping/Plumbing knowledge

Equipment operation

Regulatory knowledge

Team player

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Shift work availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Position Overview

This is a day shift position supporting our 2/2/3 schedule from 6am-6pm.

The Utility Operator 1 operates, maintains, and repairs black and clean utility systems. This role is also responsible for monitoring mechanical and/or electrical equipment, power distribution, chilled water, gas, domestic and de-ionized water, water for injection (WFI), clean steam, boilers, compressed air, fire alarm, security, remote building equipment monitoring, sanitary, acid waste, and storm drain systems.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Major Accountabilities

• Operates and monitors utility systems, including compressed gases, cooling towers, plant steam, chillers, boilers, HVAC, fire alarm system, and utilities tank farm.
• Monitors equipment performance, conducts routine maintenance, troubleshoots issues, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Assists with analyzing data to identify areas of improvement, to implement energy saving measures, and to optimize utility usage to minimize costs and environmental impact.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance on utility equipment.
• Assists senior operators with complex preventive maintenance tasks.
• Responds to equipment failures promptly.
• Monitors and maintains compressed gas inventory.
• Responds to emergency conditions, such as power outages, fire alarms, and critical equipment alarms.
• Assists with operating and monitoring site building management system (BMS) and Delta V.
• Monitors chemical levels of boiler feed water, cooling tower water, and plant steam.
• Monitors and assists with operating the site’s waste neutralization system.
• Ensures utility systems and operations comply with relevant regulation standards and guidelines.
• Maintains accurate records and assists with implementing corrective actions to address non-compliance issues.
• Assists colleagues with the implementation of process improvements under the direction of senior technician or supervisor.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize utility operations, cost reductions, and efficiency enhancements.
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to operate equipment and hand tools.
• Effective communication, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical sites.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call and weekends.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1-2 years of experience in Utility Operations or a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, applied engineering, or industrial technology.
• Prior utility operations experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Experience with data tracking software, such as Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to:

• Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
• May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program.
• Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck.
• Ability to discern audible cues.
• Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, up to 12 hours.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, up to 12 hours.
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions.
• Will work in warm/cold environments, from a range of 0-115 degree Fahrenheit.
• Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).