Utilities Plant Specialist - Electrical, Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism

Welcome to Holly Springs, North Carolina— home to Roche/Genentech's largest-ever investment: a $2B greenfield start-up where next-generation technology, high-performing teams and Operational Excellence converge to create the global standard for high-volume, highly-efficient Drug Product manufacturing. 

The facility's core is defined by Innovation - leveraging advanced automation, robotics, digital tools, real-time data analytics, and simple, streamlined processes to produce the highest quality medicines. This plant meets today’s demand for CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism) medicines and is scalable to grow with the portfolio, which focuses on next-generation metabolic medicines specifically targeting the global obesity epidemic and Type 2 diabetes.  This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high-level of accountability, with planned launch in 2028. 

Are you a problem-solver and change-agent who thrives in a Team environment, eager to tackle the most complex manufacturing challenges? If so, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art facility from the ground-up and shape the culture of our organization for the next generation. 

Join us in Holly Springs, where you won't just build a plant—you will build the future of medicine. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated maintenance specialist with direct electrical experience in the operation and maintenance of utility and Facility systems. This individual will be accountable for leading troubleshooting efforts, supporting system start-up, providing coaching and training to other personnel, and serving as owner or functional representatives on projects. In addition, they will be accountable to support maintenance of process equipment and infrastructure throughout the Holly Springs site. 

As a Utility Specialist within Facilities & Engineering, you will own the integrity, reliability, and compliance of the critical lifelines of our manufacturing process. Without your expertise in high-purity systems, our state-of-the-art facility cannot deliver life-saving therapeutics. You are someone who thrives in the ambiguity of a startup environment, values safety above all else, and executes with the uncompromising rigor of a world-class cGMP organization.

What You'll Do

Pre-Startup: 

During the plant start-up project, you will serve as a user team representative and be responsible for establishing the site’s maintenance program for utility systems. This will include development of procedures and training programs, spare part strategy, master data creation, and maintenance plan creation. You will also support FATs and SATs for utility equipment and process equipment as needed. While this role is focused on Utilities, you are expected to be able to flex to support other asset management functions of the Holly Springs site. You will provide technical support through all phases of the project, including design review, installation, commissioning, qualification, and system turnover. You will partner and collaborate with other organizations such as Engineering, MSAT, Quality, QC, Supply Chain, and Production to accomplish this. 

Greenfield Startup & Pre-Operational Phase

• Commissioning & Qualification: Participate as an electrical technical representative during factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation, commissioning, and turnover of plant equipment, clean utilities, and electrical distribution systems.
• Maintenance & LOTO Procedure Development: Partner with Engineering and Maintenance leads to author Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, electrical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), preventive maintenance (PM) job plans, and spare parts strategies.
• Operational Readiness: Conduct system walk-downs, arc flash label verifications, panel schedule audits, and baseline electrical testing to ensure strict compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, local codes, and Genentech safety standards prior to commercial manufacturing.  Oversee building energization plans.

Post-Startup:

• Electrical System Maintenance & Repair: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and repairs on complex electrical distribution equipment (120V to 480V systems, switchgear, transformers, breakers, lighting systems, motor controls, VFDs, and emergency power systems).
• Develop electrical and power monitoring programs. 
• Utility & Production Support: Maintain and troubleshoot electrical infrastructure supporting critical plant utilities (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, HVAC units) and clean utilities (WFI systems, clean steam generators, process gases).
• Automation & Controls Collaboration: Assist automation and controls engineers with panel wiring, loop checks, instrument terminations, and troubleshooting PLC/BAS/SCADA control panel interfaces.
• cGMP & Quality Compliance: Ensure all maintenance tasks comply with cGMP standards, site SOPs, and Roche Quality Management System (QMS) guidelines. Accurately document all work orders, calibration records, and equipment logs in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., SAP, Blue Mountain RAM, Maximo).
• Deviation & CAPA Support: Assist with electrical failure root cause analyses (RCA), emergency repairs, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) implementations to support continuous facility reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Safety Leadership: Champion NFPA 70E electrical safety, strict LOTO adherence, arc flash protocol compliance, and safe work practices in cleanroom and utility environments. Provide guidance and mentoring to junior technicians and external electrical contractors.
• Secondary responsibilities may entail supporting but not limited to operation and maintenance of  water-for-injection, chilled water, steam, heating hot water, cold rooms, cooling towers, fire protection, lab, and warehouse operations.
• You will perform accurate and timely detailed documentation following Good Documentation Practices in electronic (e.g. SAP) and paper based systems.   
• You will provide assistance with identification of spare parts and BOM improvements to improve service delivery and reduce equipment downtime. 
• You will need to Read and Understand P&lDs, work from Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and have basic computer skills using word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and email.
• You will provide inputs to master data needed to support the maintenance program in SAP S4/HANA.
• You will support Quality Record management through gathering information and providing SME support. Proficient in Quality Management System(s).
• You will need to understand controlled, classified environments, aseptic processing principles, and maintain associated qualifications for access.
• You will oversee external service providers supporting equipment, building infrastructure, security, cleaning, waste management, and repairs. 
• You will plan and execute improvements, repairs, asset replacements, and safe shutdown and start‑up activities.
• You will support alarm responses as needed. 
• You will initiate deviations and provide investigation support and root cause analysis. 
• You will champion lessons learned, information sharing, and authorship of technical reports. 
• You will maintain a state of audit-readiness at all times.

Who You Are

•  High School diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of related work experience in an industrial / manufacturing setting with demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude OR  An A.A., A.S., A.A.S., or Trade School Certificate is preferred with 8+ years of related work experience. 
• Valid NC Electrical License
• You have an ability to organize and solve complex, unique or unprecedented problems through the regular use of ingenuity and innovation; consistently demonstrating courage and drive to ensure optimal business results.
• You are proficient in using AI and other digital tools to solve complex challenges.
• You have familiarity with cGMP's, Health Authority regulations, and Quality Systems.
• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), project management, technical writing, and time management skills
• You have experience with utility, heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning, or electrical systems in regulated environments such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, universities, government, nuclear facilities, or semiconductor settings.
• You are experienced with Building Management Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, and predictive maintenance technologies.
• You have a hands‑on background in maintenance operations, engineering support, equipment installation or service, or instrument calibration or programming.
• You have the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams.

Work Environment/Safety Considerations:

• Candidates must be flexible to work overtime and adjust working schedule beyond normal work week. Work schedule may be subject to change based on the phase of the project and/or commercial demand.
• May work in the clean room environment that requires gowning in the form of hospital scrubs, bunny suits, gloves, and steel toe boots.  
• Potential to work near hazardous materials, chemicals, and equipment as per company safety procedures and guidelines.
• Active role which includes lifting up to 50 lbs, navigating stairs/ladders/scaffolding, transporting equipment, material movement, and working away from a desk for the majority of working shift.
• Be able to work extensive hours while standing

Relocation Assistance is not provided for this role.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of Holly Springs, North Carolina  $63,500 - $151,200. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

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