Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Onsite
Use Your Power for Purpose
Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need, precisely when they need them. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a key role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
The mission of the Qualified Utilities Team is to provide the site a constant flow of reliable, cost efficient, compliant Qualified Utilities. (Clean Steam, Api-Lew, PW, WFI, RO, Pharm-Air, Pharm-N2, House-N2, Process Vac, Process Waste/Neuts, LCO2, San-Sew, Storm-Sew, Pot-H2O, Ind-H2O)
This Qualified Utilities Coordinator role is to provide leadership, training, and technical expertise, in addition to performing craftsmen duties. It additionally provides leadership within the site maintenance and engineering teams as a technical subject matter expert for the specific craft group. Coordinators are experts in the facilitation of maintenance and utility work management processes in a safe manner. They leverage individual talents to promote colleague development of Apprentice and Journeyman crafts and serve as key resource within the area of expertise. They will also lead sub teams at various levels.
The Qualified Utilities Coordinator must be a skilled craftsman in their trade, and preferably possess a Journeyman card with the State of Michigan.
The Coordinator needs to have a weekly handle on the team’s work schedule, using the site’s CMS system and provide information to schedulers for the upcoming work schedule, per current work practices.
The Coordinator is responsible for reporting the team’s work order back log as well as the compliance, especially GMP, EHS, CORR, PM type W/O’s.
The Coordinator is responsible for the department’s SOP compliance. This involves writing new, updates and periodic reviews. This requires close interactions with the sites Quality Organization.
The Coordinator reports training compliance and is also responsible for team members curricula, so that we comply with company standards and procedures and government regulations (SOPs, GMPs, GLPs, PSM, USP, DEQ, ISO, EGLE, OSHA, MIOSHAS, etc.).
The Coordinator can serve as a maintenance advisor in areas of engineering (process design, material selection, documentation, calibration, testing and problem solving methodology, project scope and follow up).
The Coordinator will be expected to develop solutions to routine problems following established Pfizer policies and procedures. Communication in developing and implementing solutions is critical.
Discretion, Latitude, Level of Independence: Works with minimal Supervision.
The Coordinator is responsible for the departments change control compliance, validation, drawings, SOP’s, UG’s etc.
The Coordinator is responsible for supporting failure investigations, including tracking and closing of assigned CAPA’s.
The Coordinator is responsible for providing Q-U team support for planning and execution of shutdowns across the site.
The Coordinator is together with maintenance engineer responsible for reviewing/updating the maintenance program, including spare parts availability, for the department’s equipment.
The Coordinator is responsible for the Data Integrity and quality of primary & secondary data that is produced by Q-Utilities.
The Coordinator is expected to function as a technical interface between Engineering, Process control and the Micro labs.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities Include: The Coordinator may work variable shifts and 24 hour on call as required. Participates in multi-craft work activities as required.
Time Span of Work: Daily tasks and deliverables. Results can usually be measured on daily or weekly basis.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
High School Diploma or GED
Certified Water Operator and/or Journeyman cardholder in a related trade plus minimum of 6 years related experience such as: Water Treatment, sampling, testing, distribution and filtration systems. Storm & sanitary sewers, EGLE, DEQ , EPA, Management of Chlorine, Bleach, Ammonia & Salt.
Self-starter with ability to work independently.
Strong work ethic and the ambition to be the best.
Excellent computer skills are required (Microsoft systems).
Excellent communication skills are required.
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):
Bachelor's Degree
Ability to read drawings/electrical diagrams a plus.
Understanding of Pharma Utility systems and operations.
Advanced certifications in relevant technical fields.
Experience with advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
Proficiency in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to navigate the site, including climbing ladders and working on catwalks
Must be willing to work in industrial environments ranging from a boiler plant, chemical manufacturing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Work involves some office-based but primarily out in the field with hands on and observation of installations.
Little travel is expected.
Available to provide on-call support after work hours on a rotational basis with other team members.
Other Job Details:
Last day to Apply: July 10, 2026
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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