Water Systems Mechanic

Penn Life Sciences; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Childcare expense reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus eligibility

Paid Time Off and Flexible Holidays

Job summary

Penn Life Sciences is seeking a Water Systems Mechanic to operate and maintain essential utility systems supporting GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing in Langhorne, PA. This role involves monitoring systems like WFI, clean steam, and HVAC to ensure reliability and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, strong mechanical skills, and proficiency in preventive maintenance. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in utility system operations or facility maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of clean and black utility systems: WFI, clean steam, chilled water.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics, focusing on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain utility systems including WFI, steam, and boilers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on systems in accordance with SOPs and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure compliance and reliability.

Skills

Utility system operations

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or trade certification

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

CMMS platforms (e.g., Blue Mountain, Maximo, SAP PM)

Job description

Penn Life Sciences is seeking a Water Systems Mechanic to join our team in Langhorne, PA.

The Mechanic, Critical Utility Systems will be responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of critical utilities that support GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing, including clean and black utility systems. This role ensures the reliability and compliance of essential systems such as WFI, clean steam, compressed gases, HVAC, and boiler operations. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on experience with mechanical and electrical systems in a regulated manufacturing environment, strong troubleshooting skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain clean and black utility systems including WFI, PW, clean steam, process air, nitrogen, boilers, chillers, and air compressors.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems in accordance with SOPs, OEM manuals, and safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment alarms, system deviations, and utility performance issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance and repair activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Interpret P&IDs, electrical diagrams, and schematics to support utility operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure utilities remain compliant, reliable, and inspection‑ready at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, trade certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in utility system operations, facility maintenance, or mechanical systems within a GMP, pharmaceutical, or industrial setting.
• Strong working knowledge of clean and black utility systems such as WFI, clean steam, nitrogen, compressed air, boilers, and chillers.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance, mechanical repair, and troubleshooting of pumps, valves, and automated controls.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), CMMS platforms (e.g., Blue Mountain, Maximo, SAP PM), and basic PLC principles.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and SOPs, with attention to safety, data integrity, and compliance standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or within a team.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and after‑hours as required to support 24/7 facility operations.

What We Offer

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Childcare expense reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Annual merit increases
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holidays

Penn Life Sciences is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected status.