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Utility Plant Operator

Who We Are

At the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

The Position

• Operate all utility systems and utility subsystems at Genentech, SSF
• Ensure all utility systems and utility subsystems at Genentech, SSF are operated and maintained in the following manner:
¿ All preventative maintenance is performed at the appropriate interval and is completed by the assigned due date.
¿ All equipment remains in its designed and/or validated state at all times
¿ All equipment operation is in accordance with Federal, State, local, and Genentech regulations, procedures, and policies
• Ensure/maintain all utility equipment areas in a constant state of inspection readiness; specifically but not limited to the following:
¿ Cleanliness
¿ Personnel and Equipment Safety
¿ Compliance to cGMP requirements
• Continuously evaluate the operation of all utility systems and utility subsystems at Genentech SSF.  Identify specific process improvement needs and provide recommendations for system upgrades.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects and repairs heating, ventilation systems, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment including DX and hydronics systems and components, screw, reciprocating and absorption chillers, cooling towers, fans and fan motors, pumps and pump motors, electric controls and associated safety, overcurrent and other equipment protection devices.
• Identify training deficiencies, provide recommendations for training and where applicable provide training.
• Continuously evaluate all operational Standard Operating Procedures and Preventive Maintenance procedures for accuracy and applicability. Submit appropriate change requests through the Faciltiy Services Document Tracking Database to correct any deficiencies discovered.
• Provide operational support to Facility Services, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Research and Development. This support must not interfere with the normal day to day operation of any utility systems and utility subsystems at Genentech SSF.
• Perform Confined Space Entry on an as needed basis.
• Complete preventive maintenance and assigned paperwork in a timely manner following all cGMP documentation guidelines.
• Responsible for gathering and documenting the appropriate information associated with a System Discrepancy, (An event in manufacturing process and/or support system that is outside approved operating parameters or approved proceures).
• Work with various chemicals, steam, pressurized gases/liquids of various temperatures.
• Work in close proximity to moving equipment.
• Conduct work in an FDA regulated environment.

Who You Are

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIRED
 
• Must have the ability to work safely in an environment containing hazardous chemicals, high and low temperature liquids, high pressure liquids and gasses, steam, and moving machinery.
• Ability to respond to and evaluate a variety of situations involving mechanical, electrical and systems controls
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and equipment servicing according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Must have general knowledge of shop tool operation and safety.
• Ability to read and Understand P&lDs, work from Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and have basic computer skills using word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and email.
• Must be detail oriented and demonstrate good record keeping practices.
• Ability to work overtime or temporarily modify shift schedule to support manufacturing operations as needed.
• Proficiency in understanding of Federal, State, Local and Genentech regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Working knowledge of electrical switchgear and distribution systems in the medium to low voltage range.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills including preparing technical reports, the revision of various proceedures (SOPs, IPs, etc..) and the Utilization of the SAP work order system.
• Ability to work with minimum or no supervision.
 
 Training Duties
 
• Attend all required cGMP training as required by Department Policy
• Attend all required Safety training as required by Department Policy
• Complete on the job training Using established training procedures
 Education/Training
 
 
• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical degree, certificate, or coursework a plus.
• 2 5 years of experience in an industrial / manufacturing maintenance/operation environment.
• Successful completion continuing education toward licenser/certification in HVAC trade
• Freon handling certificate; Minimum 2 years experience in HVAC maintenance, Universal EPA Refrigeration Certificate
• Completion of technical school or accreditied 2 year program.
• Strong interpersonal skills are a must.
• Proficiency in both oral and written communications is essential.

 
 

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Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.