Plant Utilities Technician (Nights)

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are currently looking to add a Plant Utilities Technician to our team. Our Plant Utilities Technicians are responsible for start-up, normal operation, monitoring, maintaining, and shutdown of Plant Utility systems and equipment within Plant Utility mechanical rooms that support overall facility buildings. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

• Location: Rensselaer, New York, United States
• Working shift: Wednesday-Saturday 2:00pm-12:30am
• Training shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm for approximately 3 months

What you’ll do:

• Maintain high pressure steam and hot water boilers, controls, and associated equipment; maintain boiler and cooling tower chemical treatment program
• Maintain all other Plant Utility equipment such as boiler pretreatment water, condensate return, natural gas, domestic potable water, tepid water, and wastewater
• Review, monitor, respond to, and react to alarm notifications from the Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Perform Plant Utility monthly Preventative Maintenance
• Plan and schedule outside contractors/vendors to perform scheduled and/or non-scheduled Preventative Maintenance or general work
• Schedule, assign, complete, and review incursions specific to Plant Utility activities
• Communicate and coordinate with each department and within Facilities Management when planned and unplanned work events occur
• Maintain documents and records on all plant equipment and systems
• Collaborate with other departments, contractors, and subject areas on scheduling repairs and maintenance of plant utility systems

This role requires:

• AAS degree, preferably in an Engineering or Construction Technologies related area, and the following minimum amounts of experience for each level:
  • Plant Utilities Technician II: 2+ years of related experience, or HSD/GED with 5+ years of related experience
  • Plant Utilities Technician III: 5+ years of related experience, or HSD/GED with 8+ years of related experience
  • Plant Utilities Technician IV: 8+ years of related experience, or HSD/GED with 12+ years of related experience
• Experience with or knowledge of high-pressure boilers and waste neutralization
• Working with chemicals and steam
• Participating in rotational on-call schedule
• Prior experience in the maintenance and operation of a large-scale utilities plant is preferred.

Level will be determined based on qualifications relevant to the role

The environment and physical rhythms of this role:

• Gowning: Full cleanroom attire (examples may include: including laundered undergarments, gown, facemask, hairnet, safety glasses, safety shoes and booties, latex gloves and the use of sanitizing agents during gowning process including IPA)
• Ability to remove jewelry, makeup and nail adornments when wearing cleanroom attire
• Ability to perform physical requirements for entirety of shift (up to 10 hours) in a clean room environment
• Some physical requirements can include but are not limited to: bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, reaching overhead, sitting, squatting, walking, standing, driving, hand manipulation and ability to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

 

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (hourly)

$24.76 - $52.88