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Job Description

About the role:

The Utilities Technician - electrician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant equipment that supports utilities including but not limited to high-pressure steam boilers; chillers; heating/cooling air handling units; process wastewater treatment systems; water purification system (water softening and carbon bed filtration, reverse osmosis, continuous deionization equipment, sanitary pumps, multi-effect distillation equipment); tank mixers; air compressors and dryers; and chilled water distribution systems under minimum supervision of the utilities supervisor in rotation shift environment. Performs corrective maintenance and routine preventative maintenance on plant utilities equipment following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary. Completing work orders, logs and forms following cGMP documentation practices and Quality Standards in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility is mandatory. This senior position is responsible for performing daily checks and maintenance on facility equipment and systems while adhering to cGMP standards and corporate safety policies.

How you will contribute:

Perform preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance of all associated equipment.
Operate and maintain various equipment through routine inspection and review.
All work must be completed in accordance with cGMPs, SOPs, job plans, and company policies.
Read, understand, and follow related SOPs and job/work plans.
Ensure that forms and work order documentation are completed with accurate information.
Responds to calls and conduct repairs throughout the facility. May be assigned to escort a contractor performing work on the premises.
Provide support for the start-up of new equipment to ensure it meets all electrical design specifications.
Repair, replace and install sensors, actuators, transformers, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, electric eyes, conduit systems, switches, defective writing, etc.
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace PLCs, Servo and Frequency Drives, and related electronic hardware
Disassembles, inspects, reassembles, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces malfunctioning parts or equipment (motors, switches, sensors, input /output boards, controllers servos, gears, sprockets chains, knives, etc. using test equipment
Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with GA state and federal EPA regulations and laws.
Perform Disposal of Hazardous Waste
Respond to urgent and emergency work orders for the utilities department as needed.
Responsible for closing assigned work orders in the CMMS (JDE, Maximo, SAP).
Attend required Instructor Lead Training and planned team meetings
Demonstrate continuous progress with respect to increasing job knowledge and proficiency in technical understanding/problem-solving.
Keeps designated area 5S'd. (Safety, Sort, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
Ability to teach basic activities and work execution to other technicians.
This position will receive general instruction on routine work with detailed instruction on new assignments. Often will be assigned to work with a less experienced, utilities or maintenance technician.
Primarily interacts with Plant Engineering Department personnel. Moderate interaction with other departments.
May perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring to Takeda:

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED plus 8+ years of related industrial related experience. Pharmaceutical, utilities, and/or WWTP experience preferred.
Two-year certificate in a technical field such as Electrician
Proficiency in electrical circuits, schematics, servo motors, and familiarity with 460/220 3 PH wiring. HVAC, building trades or building utilities program, or equivalent military experience is preferred.
5-6 years of experience in the maintenance trades is preferred
Ability to read and understand technical manuals and wiring schematics
Must have good customer service skills and promote a teamwork environment
Ability to effectively communicate ideas through verbal and written form.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to interact constructively with peers and other teams.
Ability to seek outside resources as needed.
Ability to read and understand procedures, schematics, and job blueprints.
Provide a limited level of troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of building systems, equipment, and equipment components.
Manufacturing equipment vessels, mixers, valves, and pumps.
Operate general laboratory equipment to assess the analytical status of the utilities process.
Familiar with CMMS, SAP, JDE, and or Maximo
Must be able to understand cGMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications, SCADA, process control software, and other computer base applications

Important Considerations:

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:

Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
Work in a cold, wet environment.
Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
May be exposed to sunlight and heat.
May be exposed to dust, gases, and fumes.
May be required to stand and walk frequently while evaluating utilities equipment.
May be around moving equipment and machinery.
May climb up and into large tanks for inspection.
May work in a loud area that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.
May be required to work or be assigned to a different shift as needed.
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts and rotate(2/2/3) with assigned shifts.
Overtime may be required at times.
Requires performing activities within the plant utilities equipment, mechanical work, and computer-based activities.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds when managing chemicals.
No travel is expected with this position.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$32.64 - $51.30

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

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Full time

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