Follow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO

The work we do at FDB has never been more important-and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people's lives. Join FDB and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.

Join us

We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.

The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.

About This Role

*** Please note that this posting represents 2 openings ***

Utility Operator 2 will operate, maintain, and repair black and clean utility systems. This position will also be responsible for monitoring mechanical and electrical equipment, power distribution, chilled water, process gas, domestic and de-ionized water, water for injection (WFI), clean steam generator and distribution, plant steam boilers, compressed air, fire alarm, security, remote building equipment monitoring, sanitary, acid waste, and storm drain systems. This role will also be responsible for daily monitoring of tank farm, supporting lab admin building, building management system (BMS) and critical alarm response. While in project phase, the schedule will be M-F during normal business hours. Upon transitioning to operations, this position will transition to the appropriate shift that will be defined prior to the transition.

What You'll Do

Operates and monitors utility systems, including compressed gases, cooling towers, plant steam, chillers, boilers, HVAC, fire alarm system, and utilities tank farm
• Monitors equipment performance, conducts routine maintenance, troubleshoots issues, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Assists with analyzing data to identify areas of improvement, to implement energy saving measures, and to optimize utility usage to minimize costs and environmental impact
• Performs basic and complex preventive maintenance on utility equipment
• Responds to equipment failures promptly
• Responds to emergency conditions, such as power outages, fire alarms, and critical equipment alarms
• Operates and monitors site building management system (BMS) and Delta V
• Performs and monitors chemical levels of boiler feed water, cooling tower water, and plant steam and adjusts water chemistry to maintain pre-established parameters
• Monitors and operates the site's waste neutralization system
• Monitors and maintains compressed gas inventory
• Ensures utility systems and operations comply with relevant regulation standards and guidelines
• Maintains accurate records and implements corrective actions to address non-compliance issues
• Participates in cross-department meetings and provides technical expertise, as directed
• Assists colleagues with the implementation of process improvements under the direction of senior technician or supervisor
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize utility operations, cost reductions, and efficiency enhancements
• Manages the inventory of spare parts and equipment
• Provides guidance and mentors operators
• Provides input for the development of safety procedures
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed
• Other duties, as assigned

Who You Are

You will monitor equipment performance, conduct routine maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Looking for someone who is wanting to expand their knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems!

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 4 years of experience in Utility Operations or a related field
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Knowledge of control systems
• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies or other continuous improvement techniques
• Must be able to work shifts

Preferred Requirements

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, applied Engineering, or Industrial Technology or above
• 5+ years of experience in Utility Operations, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, or Industrial environment, or another highly regulated industry
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or other data tracking software experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Prior experience providing oversight to 3^rd party contractors or mentoring operators

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time - up to 12 hours
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time - up to 12 hours
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds - 10 lbs. X 33 lbs
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18" to 60" in height, and use twisting motions

FDBN works with technical data, technology and materials that are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations. This position will require access to technical data, technology and source code that is controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations at 22 C.F.R. Parts 120 - 130 and Export Administration Regulations in 15 C.F.R. Part 730 - 774, as may be amended. To conform to these laws and regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., protected individuals as defined by 8 USC 1324(b)(a)(3) (i.e., asylees and refugees) or otherwise eligible for an export authorization from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Offers of employment will be contingent on the Company's ability to secure an export authorization.

FDBN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other protected class. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please email FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.