Technical Operator

DESCRIPTION
You will supply site functions in the areas of Waste Water Pretreatment, Energy Center, Manufacturing, Lab and Site Utilities.
• Demonstrate a high standard of performance and accountability while working in a team environment to deliver reliable utilities and services for the site
• Operate (through manual and computer operations) waste water stripper, vent collection systems, thermal oxidizer, solvent tank farm, solvent recovery system, manufacturing water systems (Pharma/Purified), fire water system, chilled water system (ammonia chillers), cooling towers, electrical system, steam system, HTF systems, nitrogen system, and compressed air system (through PCR2 and Wonder ware)
• Monitor (through Honeywell Operating system) HVAC systems following cGMP procedures
• Apply knowledge of boiler-water and cooling tower water chemistry
• Comply with all SOP's and regulatory documents/agencies
• Complete all Tank Farm transfers
• Have or work toward Waste water license (D level required)
• Obtain licenses for and demonstrate ability to operate various materials handling equipment
• Administer, document and maintain conformance to regulatory requirements and company policies where appropriate through effective utilization of Company Quality Systems and tools, as well as direct actions
• Perform minor mechanical and equipment maintenance
• Must demonstrate competency on M-F day shift prior to placement on rotating 12 hour shifts with 7 day per week availability and work approved overtime as needed
• Use Microsoft Office software to create, modify, save, and print documents in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Perform other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:
• 6 Months experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a chemical processing or pharmaceutical environment preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Must have successfully completed Phase I of the Utilities Plant Operator On-The Job Training program within the first year of employment. This requirement will involve learning/applying chemical technology, math, chemistry, process equipment and control systems
• Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Equivalency:
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered

Additional Requirements:
• Ability to commute reliably to the Florence East site

Competencies:
• Good knowledge and understanding of basic equipment
• Good problem solving skills and logical approach to solving problems
• Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills to foster the team environment
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to apply basic mathematical principles
• Strong attention to detail and drive to accomplish the job timely, accurately and safely the first time
• Ability to work closely and effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift in a 24-hour, 7 day per week operation to include evenings and holidays
• Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing processes and the knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures

Physical Requirements:
• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; sit and talk, hear or smell
• Occasionally required to walk and stoop, or kneel, crouch
• Regularly required to climb ladders
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Work can often require being outside in all weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to various types of chemical substances (SDS information for review on an on-going basis)
• Must comply with all applicable safety and security procedures: determine appropriate action beyond guidelines and report potentially unsafe conditions