Alcon

Technician II Maintenance and Reliabilities-Utility Operations

Alcon$77K — $143K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree, diploma, or technical certification in a related trade with 2 years of experience.
  • 2-4 years of experience in maintenance, utilities, facilities, or similar technical environments.
  • Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.
  • Ability to work in controlled environments and handle up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain utility and facility systems.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to enhance equipment reliability.
  • Troubleshoot system issues independently and efficiently.
  • Support commissioning and qualification of facility systems.
  • Lead initial alarm responses and restore functionality.
  • Identify and address reliability improvement opportunities.
  • Coordinate contractor activities for safe and compliant work.
  • Keep accurate maintenance records per Good Manufacturing Practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits.
  • 401(k) with company contribution and match.
  • Generous time off including vacation and personal days.
  • Performance-based cash incentives and potential for equity awards.
Full Job Description

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Level 2

Job Description Summary

Join Novartis and play a critical role in keeping the systems that power life-changing medicines running safely and reliably. As a Technician, Maintenance and Reliability, you will apply your technical expertise to operate, maintain, and improve essential utility and facility systems while working alongside talented cross-functional teams in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. If you are passionate about solving complex technical challenges, driving continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact on patient lives, we encourage you to apply.


 

Job Description

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Location: Durham, NC

Shift schedule: 2/2/3 12 hour shift

Relocation Support: This role is based in Durham, NC. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Operate and maintain utility, facility, electrical, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems across the site. 

  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime. 

  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility system issues independently and efficiently. 

  • Support startup, shutdown, commissioning, and qualification activities for critical facility systems. 

  • Lead initial alarm response activities and restore system functionality while maintaining operational continuity. 

  • Identify reliability improvement opportunities and support root cause investigations and corrective actions. 

  • Coordinate contractors and external service providers to ensure safe and compliant execution of work. 

  • Complete accurate maintenance records and documentation in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices requirements. 

  • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Metrology, and Automation teams. 

  • Coach and support less experienced technicians while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. 

Essential Requirements 

  • Associate degree, diploma, or technical certification in a related trade with two years of experience. 

  • Alternatively, 2-4 years of experience in maintenance, utilities, facilities, or similar technical environments. 

  • Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, laboratory, semiconductor, government, military, or regulated industries. 

  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, and utility system issues independently. 

  • Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds, to climb ladders and work in mechanical spaces and to work in cleanrooms and controlled manufacturing environments. 

  • Knowledge of industrial safety practices and lockout and tagout procedures. 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized maintenance management systems

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: 

The salary for this position is expected to range between $37.02 and $68.75 per hourly. 

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. 

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. 

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. 

To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here. 


 

Salary Range

$77,000.00 - $143,000.00


 

Skills Desired

Operational Excellence, Quality Compliance

About Alcon

Alcon is a global medical company specializing in eye care products and services. The company's products include surgical equipment, contact lenses, and eye drops. Alcon was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The company operates in over 70 countries and has over 20,000 employees. In 2019, Alcon became an independent publicly traded company after being spun off from Novartis.
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Size
24,389 employees
Market Cap
$33.3 billion
Industry
Founded
1945
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