Utilities Specialist - Berkeley, CA
Bayer
Summary
As a Utilities Specialist, you support Utilities Management in developing, establishing, improving, and controlling utility-related processes and services while balancing economic, technical, and organizational aspects. You help implement the strategy for the utilities function, managing and participating in projects that enhance efficiency, reliability, and service quality. You solve complex problems using fundamentally sound technical solutions, create and administer technical documentation, and develop operational instructions and manuals that enable safe, consistent utility operations in a GMP-regulated environment.
Job description
Your Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for utility operations, manufacturing, and engineering activities to ensure reliable, safe, efficient, and compliant utility performance in a GMP environment
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve training content, training materials, and training structures for utilities personnel
- Complete weekly utility trend review reports; analyze utility system performance and trend data, identify deviations or risks, and provide technical input into discrepancy records and investigations
- Develop, revise, and maintain utility operating procedures (SOPs and work instructions) and Energy Control Plans (ECPs) for utility systems
- Revise and maintain utility system P&IDs and related engineering documentation
- Manage small utility-related projects from initiation through completion, applying basic project management practices
- Provide technical input to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance utility system reliability, performance, and sustainability
- Work independently on moderately complex problems, using data and trends to determine appropriate actions while collaborating across utilities, facilities engineering, maintenance, technical, operations, quality, and senior management
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Engineering or a related discipline and at least 3 years of experience in a GMP utilities or maintenance role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Solid experience working in GMP manufacturing environments, providing technical, maintenance, or utility support for production equipment and systems
- Strong technical knowledge of utility system operations, including pure water systems, plant and clean steam systems, waste neutralization systems, chilled water systems, and clean-in-place (CIP) systems
- Comprehensive understanding of safety principles, quality systems, and compliance expectations in highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Strong proficiency in maintenance principles and techniques
- Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to create, interpret, and maintain engineering documentation such as P&IDs and design specifications, and use distributed control systems and CMMS, preferably SAP
- Meet physical and work requirements including standing or sitting for extended periods, climbing stairs, walking, intensive computer work, and gowning/PPE standards in GMP manufacturing areas
Preferred Qualifications
- Maintenance or utility support specifically for Drug Product or Drug Substance equipment and systems in a GMP manufacturing environment
- Confident use of SAP or similar CMMS and distributed control systems to manage utilities maintenance activities and performance data
- Experience designing and optimizing training programs, training materials, and SOPs for utilities or maintenance teams in a regulated manufacturing setting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Engineering or a related discipline
- At least 3 years of experience in a GMP utilities or maintenance role, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working in GMP manufacturing environments providing technical, maintenance, or utility support
- Technical knowledge of utility system operations including pure water, plant and clean steam, waste neutralization, chilled water, and clean-in-place (CIP) systems
- Understanding of safety principles, quality systems, and compliance in regulated manufacturing environments
- Proficiency in maintenance principles and techniques
- Ability to create, interpret, and maintain engineering documentation such as P&IDs and design specifications
- Experience with distributed control systems and CMMS, preferably SAP
- Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to meet physical requirements including standing, sitting, climbing stairs, walking, computer work, and gowning/PPE standards
Benefits
- Health care
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
Company overview
Bayer AG is a global life science company with core competencies in healthcare and agriculture, operating as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Founded in 1863 and headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, Bayer operates through three primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science. The company's pharmaceutical segment focuses on prescription products for cardiology, women's healthcare, oncology, hematology, and ophthalmology, with blockbuster drugs including Xarelto, Eylea, and Nubeqa. Bayer's Consumer Health division markets well-known over-the-counter brands such as Aspirin, Aleve, Claritin, and Bepanthen. The Crop Science division, strengthened by the acquisition of Monsanto, provides seeds, crop protection products, and digital farming solutions. With approximately 92,815 employees worldwide and operations in 80 countries, Bayer is committed to its mission of "Health for all, Hunger for none," driving innovation in medical treatments, agricultural productivity, and sustainable development. The company maintains a strong research and development pipeline, investing heavily in areas like precision medicine, artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, and sustainable agricultural technologies.