What this job involves - The site Operating Engineer, maintains and operates all equipment to provide a leading pharmaceutical company all site utilities needed for operation of their facility.

What is your day to day?

• Maintaining and Operating (2) Solar Turbines, (2) Heat Recovery Steam Generators, (5) Large Industrial Chillers, Electric and Steam powered, (2) High Pressure Boilers and (2) Diesel Generators.
• Assist in start-up, shutdown, and normal operations.
• Operate major auxiliary equipment such as: air compressors, circulating water systems, boiler feedwater.
• Performing routine water chemistry analysis.
• Maintain logs, collect readings, and perform rounds on equipment.
• Complies with company policies regarding Safety (training, lockout/tagout, and all associated permits).
• Maintains tools and orders supplies as required for installation and repairs.
• Keeps logs, documents equipment repairs, closes work orders, tracks time accurately in reports and provides timely and constant communication with the Operations Manager and Chief Engineer.
• Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workspace.

Work Schedule

This is a union position - 12 hour rotating shift - 7 to 7 (Usually 630 normal).

Out of 28 days, you would work 7 days, 7 nights and have a 7-day swing of off time.

Desired experience and technical skills

Required

• Experienced with large industrial chillers and boilers.
• High school diploma or state equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of related trade schooling or two years of work involving chillers and boilers.
• Team player, hard worker, good interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports.
• (Blue Seal with requirement to obtain the Red Seal in 12 months) Stationary License required.

Preferred

• NJ Red Seal
• Familiar with computer equipment and programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and local codes.
• Prior knowledge of working within a GMP environment is a plus.