Demo

Technician II Maintenance and Reliabilities-Utility Operations

Novartis Group Companies
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026

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

#LI-Onsite

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 andmaintainutility, facility, electrical, and heating,ventilationand 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 whilemaintainingoperational continuity.

  • Identifyreliability improvement opportunities and support root cause investigations and corrective actions.

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

  • Completeaccuratemaintenance records and documentationin accordance withcurrent 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.

  • Proficiencywith 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 isdeterminedbased on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skillsand experience, and upon joiningNovartiswill be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the publishedsalary range based on company and market factors.

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

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

To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer ourpeopleclickhere.


EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.


Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call 1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.


Salary Range

$77,000.00 - $143,000.00


Skills Desired

Operational Excellence, Quality Compliance
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

 

Salary : $77,000 - $143,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Technician II Maintenance and Reliabilities-Utility Operations?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Technician II Maintenance and Reliabilities-Utility Operations career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$54,361 - $72,537
Income Estimation: 
$61,410 - $79,791
Income Estimation: 
$83,086 - $106,052
Income Estimation: 
$83,298 - $131,726
Income Estimation: 
$101,020 - $131,637
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Novartis Group Companies

  • Novartis Group Companies East Hanover, NJ
  • Job Description Summary #LI-Remote This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please ... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Novartis Group Companies East Hanover, NJ
  • Job Description Summary #LI-Remote This is a field-based and remote opportunity supporting key accounts in an assigned geography. Novartis is unable to off... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Novartis Group Companies Cambridge, MA
  • Job Description Summary Location: Basel Switzerland or Cambridge, MA. This role will follow a hybrid working model. If based in Europe, please apply to REQ... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Novartis Group Companies Cambridge, MA
  • Job Description Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated scientist to join our laboratory, specializing in NGS and in advanced spatial and sin... more
  • 3 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Technician II Maintenance and Reliabilities-Utility Operations jobs in the Durham, NC area that may be a better fit.

  • Novartis Durham, NC
  • Summary Join Novartis and play a critical role in keeping the systems that power life-changing medicines running safely and reliably. As a Technician, Main... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Town of Nashville, NC Nashville, NC
  • Company Description Nashville, North Carolina is a small town that offers a welcoming community with access to big-town opportunities. Conveniently located... more
  • 21 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!