Evonik

Evonik

Plant Specialist - Utilities

Lafayette, IN

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago
RecruitingGMPCollaborationOSHA

About the role

  • Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable.
  • This role is responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment such as boilers, chillers, air compressors, and GMP water treatment systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational and technical maintenance support for utility systems, including boilers, chillers, air compressors, GMP water treatment systems, high-pressure steam systems, turbines, cooling towers, and water distribution systems.
  • Coordinate and support maintenance activities by working with Plant Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, supervisors, and area operators to ensure equipment readiness.
  • Perform and support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities to safely prepare utility equipment for maintenance and repair.
  • Serve as a utility operator during staffing shortages or operational needs to maintain continuous plant operations.
  • Maintain compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), company procedures, and documentation requirements to ensure product Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, and Quality (SISPQ).
  • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to support safe, reliable utility operations and promote continuous improvement through knowledge sharing and operational support.
  • The Utility Operator provides technical operations and maintenance support for the Utilities Department to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical plant utility systems.
  • The Utility Operator collaborates with supervisors, area operators, and maintenance technicians to coordinate Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, prepare equipment for maintenance activities, and complete post-maintenance documentation.
  • The position also supports equipment improvements and process changes while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
  • Additional duties may be assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g. OSHA, EPA)
  • Experience with preventative maintenance systems
  • Expertise in troubleshooting complex operational issues.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 25 kg, wear personal protective equipment, and work in high noise and temperature environments.
  • Ability to ascend/descend stairs and enter confined spaces for inspections.
  • At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues.
  • Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including maintenance records, corrective maintenance reports, operating logs, and shift communications.

Compensation

  • Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Benefits

  • Adhere to Environmental, Safety, Health, and Security (ESHS) policies by following safe work practices, wearing required PPE, identifying hazards, and reporting incidents or quality concerns promptly.
  • Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork.

Company info

  • Malika Carrington [C]
  • Evonik Corporation

Equal opportunity

  • The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.

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