Technician II, Utility (PM Shift)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Operation of site-based utility, electrical, HVAC, and facility systems; including water-for-injection, water pre-treatment, chillers, boilers, compressed gases, plant steam/condensate, wastewater, biowaste inactivation, air handling units, cold rooms, switchgear, emergency generators, cooling towers, fire protection, and control systems supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair of motors, pumps, valves, filters, compressors, switches, elastomers, dampers, fans, piping, transmitters, vessels, safety devices, and other components.
• Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance to ensure safe, compliant equipment performance.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues; lead initial alarm response and coordinate system owner notifications.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Quality, Manufacturing, Metrology, and Validation to maintain reliable operations.
• Complete accurate, compliant documentation and uphold auditready standards in current Good Manufacturing Practice environments.
• Oversee external service providers supporting equipment, building infrastructure, security, cleaning, waste management, and repairs.
• Plan and execute improvements, repairs, asset replacements, and safe shutdown and startup activities.

Shift: This role operates on a 2-2-3 PM shift schedule. Shift time is 6pm-6am.

Essential Requirements:

• Associate's Degree, or Certification in Engineering Technology, with 2 years of relevant experience.

OR

• High School Diploma required; with 4 years of relevant work experience.

AND

• Experience with utility, heating, ventilation, and airconditioning, or electrical systems in regulated environments such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, universities, government, nuclear facilities, or semiconductor settings.
• Experience with Building Management Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Handson background in maintenance operations, engineering support, equipment installation or service, or instrument calibration or programming.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and criticalthinking skills with the ability to assess issues and make sound, independent decisions during secondshift operations.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including, but not limited to - lifting up to 50lbs and climb ladders.

Desirable Requirements:

• Licensure in Electrician, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Stationary Engineer, Boiler Operations, or Wastewater Treatment.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $32.12 and $59.62 per hour.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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*Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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