Senior Utilities Technician

at  WuXi Biologics

WuXi Vaccines, a subsidiary of WuXi Biologics, focuses on human vaccine discovery, development and manufacture. An exciting new addition to the WuXi Biologics family, WuXi Vaccines will bring to the global vaccine industry the world-class integrated platforms and CDMO business model on which WuXi Biologics reputation is based. In development is an integrated vaccine manufacturing facility with 240 million US Dollar investment, including drug substance manufacturing (DS), drug product manufacturing (DP), Manufacture Science and Technology Labs (MS&T) as well as Quality Control labs (QC), dedicated to manufacturing our partner’s vaccine products for the global market.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Utility Technicians will be part of our Engineering Group and will report to the Utilities Manager.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance Technician (Level 6 HETAC) or equivalent.
• Senior Trades, City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical / Building Services engineering
• 2 years minimum Building Services / Utilities experience and good understanding of utilities systems including HVAC, Compressors air, DHW/ LPHW skids), Emergency lighting system, Water Treatment, Chilled/Cooling systems and Boiler/ Steam system.
• Maintenance & Operations experience in a GMP environment.
• Working to defined EHS standards.
• Good understanding of safety systems such as permits to work, SPA’s, RAMS, COHE and LOTO.
• Ability to document Maintenance using Maximo will be an added advantage.

• Carry out work as requested by the Utilities Lead/ Engineer as per site policies and procedures.
• All works onsite to be in accordance to site EHS rules and guidance
• Be responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of the HVAC and Utilities equipment.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance to minimise utilities equipment downtime
• Ensure proper documentation for all equipment in line with Good Engineering Practices.
• Walk down of newly finished systems, identify any non-conformance.
• Carry out planned preventative/ troubleshooting maintenance work.
• Liaise with external vendors during planned maintenance.
• Maintain an effective spare parts programme for utilities.
• Operate the B.M.S/EMS system
• Shift working is required. The shift pattern may be varied according to business requirements and will typically require weekend working and periodic rotation between day and night shifts.