Utilities Maintenance Technician

Apply Description Corporate Statement Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is a privately owned global leader in the manufacturing of generic drug products, over-the-counter (OTC) drug products and medical devices. Nephron's products are sterile, preservative and additive free and proudly made in the USA. We are headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina. Our location provides the ability to develop new devices and medications including respiratory therapies, ophthalmics, and injectables, for in-house or contract manufacturing opportunities. The facility utilizes completely automated manufacturing, packaging, and distribution systems, in addition to high volume and redundant utility systems, to ensure production system availability. Nephron specializes in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) manufacturing, a niche technology that allows a vial of medication to be formed, filled and sealed in a continuous process, in a sterile, enclosed environment and without human intervention. As an industry leader in product safety and quality, Nephron produces a variety of inhalation solutions, and has distributed over 1 billion doses of respiratory medication per year since 2009. Nephron is currently working on research and development projects that include over 50 new products. The company's longstanding relationships with major drug wholesalers allow us to distribute our products to retail pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, hospitals, home care companies, and long term care facilities. Nephron has a sales force that covers all fifty states and Puerto Rico, with additional sales channels throughout South America, the Middle East, and Europe. Nephron exists to provide top-quality, affordable medications to everyone. Position Summary: Responsible for higher level troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining and directing the installation of all plant utility equipment. Assists with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent. Primary Accountabilities: Maintain all plant utilities equipment including HVAC, boilers, steam generators, multi-effect still, air compressors, dryers, nitrogen generators, chillers, water pre-treatment, clean room balancing, and other equipment as evident or required. Perform scheduled Upper Level maintenance. Troubleshoot and perform on demand maintenance. Review and evaluate equipment data. Ensuring procedures are followed when performing maintenance. Back-up and assist all other Utility Maintenance personnel. Daily plant walkthroughs to ensure problems are caught before production demands are jeopardized. Ability to follow cGMP's and good documentation practices. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: NOTE: The primary accountabilities and knowledge, skills and abilities listed are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. Engineering degree or 8-10+ years equivalent experience Prior electrical/electronic/controls and/or mechanical/vibration analysis experience Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Industry preferred Must pass a Drug Test. Must speak, write, and read English. Specific expertise, skills and knowledge within maintenance gained through education and experience. The ability to take strategic objectives and accept accountability to drive results through effective actions. The ability and willingness to change direction and focus to meet shifting organizational and business demands. The ability to effectively manage one self, demonstrates integrity, be productive under pressure, and achieve development goals. The ability to create new products and processes that add value to the Business by generating new ideas and applying creative and analytical approaches. Position requires lifting (up to 50lbs), bending, climbing, reaching, good vision, standing, sitting, walking, gripping, talking, and hearing. Incumbents required to wear safety glasses, hearing protection and other non-specified protective equipment as necessary. Incumbents are exposed to the following environmental factors: heat, cold, and water. Rotating shift work may be required. Shift assignment may be adjusted as needed. Salary range: Based on experience EEO Statement: Nephron is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, mental or physical disability of a qualified individual, veteran or military status, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local law. Nephron Pharmaceuticals is a drug free workplace.