Water Systems Specialist

Fagron Tech; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Performance package

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company based in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Water Systems Specialist. This role involves supporting the operation and maintenance of process water systems in sterile manufacturing. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude and familiarity with water treatment systems. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits within a dynamic environment. Opportunities for growth within a well-established company are available.

Qualifications

• Experience with water treatment, process water, utilities, RO/DI, purified water, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with pumps, valves, instruments, tanks, and distribution systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, utilities, maintenance, or technical operations.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of process water generation and distribution systems.
• Assist with system start-up, shutdown, and routine checks.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to support preventive maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting ability

Familiarity with water treatment systems

Ability to interpret trends

Experience in manufacturing or regulated environments

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Instrumentation

RO/DI systems

Job description

About the job

The Water Systems Specialist supports the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and improvement of process water systems used in sterile manufacturing. This is a hands‑on technical role for someone with strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with water treatment or utility systems, and a willingness to learn pharmaceutical water‑system requirements.

This role partners with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Quality to help keep water systems operating reliably, support routine sampling and monitoring, coordinate maintenance activities, assist with troubleshooting, and maintain accurate documentation. Experience with pharmaceutical water systems is a plus, but candidates with relevant industrial or water‑treatment experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

System Operation & Support

• Support day-to-day operation of process water generation, storage, and distribution systems.
• Assist with system start-up, shutdown, sanitization, and routine checks.
• Help ensure systems are operating reliably and in accordance with site procedures.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Support sampling, review, and trending of water quality and operating data.
• Assist in monitoring key system parameters such as conductivity, TOC, temperature, flow, and related instrumentation.
• Identify abnormal conditions, equipment issues, or performance trends and elevate as needed.
• Assist with troubleshooting system, instrumentation, and operational issues.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to support preventive maintenance, calibration, and corrective repairs.
• Help maintain water system equipment and critical instrumentation in a reliable operating condition.
• Provide input on work orders, spare parts, and maintenance planning.

Documentation & Team Support

• Assist with SOPs, work instructions, logs, and related documentation.
• Support training of site personnel on basic water system operation and good documentation practices.
• Maintain accurate records of monitoring, maintenance, and operational activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, performance, and ease of operation.
• Support investigations, follow-up actions, and implementation of approved improvements.
• Learn and apply pharmaceutical water-system requirements with support from site leadership and quality personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water treatment, process water, utilities, RO/DI, purified water, or similar systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Familiarity with pumps, valves, instruments, tanks, skids, and distribution systems
• Experience in manufacturing, utilities, maintenance, or technical operations
• Ability to interpret trends, complete documentation, and follow procedures
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, food, beverage, or other regulated environments is a plus
• Experience with USP water systems, WFI, or ozonation is a plus but not required

What's on offer?

We offer a dynamic environment where talent and ambition can develop to its fullest. We have an open and informal organization culture, where individuals need to have strong motivation and ability to work independently. Fagron is a widely expanding, international, professional and ambitious pharmaceutical company with multiple growth opportunities. Job opportunity includes competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, performance package, and ability to be part of an international leader in an expanding industry.

Ready for the challenge?

EEO Statement

Fagron US is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Fagron US is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.