Utility Operator/Mechanic III

Biopharma Careers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Malvern, PA is hiring a Utility Operator/Mechanic III to operate and maintain the utility plant, including boilers, chillers, RO systems, and air handling units. You will respond to alarms, perform preventive maintenance, and document all activities in the CMMS.

This role supports biological pharma operations and continuous manufacturing with opportunities to lead process improvements. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in industrial maintenance, a technical certification, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years in related industrial environments (electrical, HVAC, mechanical, instrumentation).
• Experience with utility plant operations and corrective/preventive maintenance.
• Strong understanding of GMP/OSHA guidelines and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to work on a continuous operations schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the utility plant: boilers, chillers, RO, air systems, and toilets.
• Respond to alarms; monitor readings and take corrective action as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs with limited supervision.
• Document activities in the CMMS; participate in PM development and optimization.
• Support root cause analysis, FMEA, and nonconformance investigations.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects and safety initiatives.

Skills

Accountability

Agile Manufacturing

Agility

Communication

Equipment Maintenance

GMP

OSHA Compliance

Plant Operations

Predictive Maintenance

Problem Management

Process Orientation

Project Management

Repair Management

Report Writing

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Trade/Technical Certification

Military MOS/AFSC Training

Tools

SCADA/HMI

Job description

Johnson & JohnsonPosted October 21, 2026# Utility Operator/Mechanic IIIMalvern, United States Full timeManufacturing & CMCNotify me about similar jobsView Full Job & Apply at Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson is the source of truth for this posting and owns the application process. We surface normalized context and market comparison you won't find on the original listing.## About this opportunityAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.**Job Function:**Supply Chain Manufacturing**Job Sub Function:**Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance**Job Category:**Business Enablement/Support**All Job Posting Locations:**Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America**Job Description:****About Innovative Medicine**Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicineWe are searching for the best talent for a **Utility Operator/Mechanic III** based in **Malvern, PA**.This role is eligible for a $3,000.00 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.This experienced Operating Engineer works within a maintenance team thatensures compliant, accurate, and timely completion of corrective, emergency and preventive maintenance in support of biologics pharmaceutical manufacturing and research and development operation equipment. Complete corrective, preventive maintenance on all utilities equipment**Responsibilities:****Operating engineer**Operate and maintain the utility plant, including, but not limited to: Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Reverse Osmosis, WFI Stills, Clean Steam Generators, Air Compressors, Air Handling Units, Refrigeration, Waste Neutralization, Clean-In-Place systems, handle chemicals as needed, and are the first responders to off-shift manufacturing and electrical systems problems.Interpret and respond to Alarms.Ensure compliant accurate, and timely completion of corrective, emergency, and preventive maintenanceMonitor equipment operating conditions, takes logs, interprets log readings and takes action as needed.Participates in cleaning, adjusting, testing, and performing preventive maintenance.Can identify issues and implement improvements with mentorship from shop leader and supervisor.Participate in departmental or multi-functional projects.Performs repairs on equipment with limited mentorship.Develops awareness of all departmental operationsCarries out all duties in compliance with all company, state and federal laws and regulatory agency guidelines.Ensures regulatory and job training remains current by promptly completing required training.Participate in PM development and optimization.Participate in Maintenance projects including Root Cause Analysis, FMEA’s, and Non- Conformance investigations.Demonstrates willingness to learn new skills.Use Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Human Machine Interface (HMI) for supervising and fixing equipment problems.Perform general building maintenance including plumbing and pipefitting.Document all maintenance activities in CMMS.Maintain and repair mechanical equipment, such as valves, pumps, and utility systems.This is not an extensive or comprehensive listing of job functions. May perform other duties as assigned.**Requirements:**H.S. Diploma or equivalentCertification in Trade/Technical School certification or Military MOS/AFSC/A/C School Certificate of completion is accepted.At least 6 years of related industrial experience is required (i.e., electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, instrumentation, and controls, etc.).Needs to be mobile and able to independently transport themselves between various sites/locations, as guided by the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.Is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, walk, sit, climb, balance, crouch, kneel, crawl, and taste or smell.Accurate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn as needed to perform tasks.Must be able to lift ergonomically, a minimum of 25 pounds or what is stated in the current safety guideline.Vision requirements include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.The selected candidate will have to be amenable to a continuous operations schedule.#LI-Onsite**Required Skills:****Preferred Skills:**Accountability, Agile Manufacturing, Agility Jumps, Communication, Equipment Maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Issue Escalation, Manufacturing Equipment, OSHA Compliance, Plant Operations, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Management, Process Oriented, Professional Ethics, Project Management, Repair Management, Report Writing