Utilities Maintenance Operator

Who we are

Chiesi is a research-focused international biopharmaceutical group with 90 years of experience and presence in over 30 countries, with its headquarters in Parma, Italy. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by one goal: to promote a healthier world for people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us in researching, developing, and marketing innovative drugs in our main therapeutic areas. Learn more here.

At Chiesi, we think about future generations, promoting sustainable and purpose-driven innovation. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behavior at all levels. As a Benefit Corporation and certified B Corp, we have integrated sustainability into our statutes and constantly measure our impact.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our identity. We believe that our differences make us stronger. We are a dynamic ecosystem of passionate and talented people, united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us continually challenge the status quo for the better.

Chiesi Global Manufacturing Division

The Chiesi Group has three production plants:

• Parma (Italy), the strategic hub for the production and distribution of our products, serving as an international supply center with exports to over 80 countries. Here, solid medicines such as tablets and dry powders for inhalers, solutions and suspensions for inhalation, and sterile suspension vials for endotracheal administration are produced.

• Blois-La Chaussée Saint Victor (France), a center of excellence specializing in the production of Dry Powder Inhalers and Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs). The site manages direct distribution to customers in the French market and exports to other markets, effectively meeting both local and international needs.

• Santana de Parnaiba (Brazil), specialized in the production of pressurized solutions for inhalation therapy (pMDI). Additionally, it has an area dedicated to nasal sprays for the European market.

In 2024, the Biotech Center of Excellence was inaugurated in Parma, a new hub of excellence for the research, development, and production of biological drugs. The Biotech Center of Excellence focuses on biotechnological innovation, with particular attention to the development of monoclonal antibodies, enzymes, and other complex proteins.

In 2025, a new investment was announced in Nerviano (Italy) with the construction of a new facility for the production of therapeutic solutions. The facility will be primarily dedicated to the production of low-carbon footprint inhalers, dry powder inhalers, and sterile biological products.

Purpose

The resource will be inserted into the team responsible for the maintenance of utilities for the Parma production plant.

Main Responsibilities

• Operation of utility systems and general plant systems;

• Alarm management;

• Support for activities related to defining requirements and specifications for new projects, providing technical information to project managers;

• Provide assistance to technicians in charge of installing new machines or systems under the supervision of the project manager;

• Participate in testing activities for machines and new systems under the supervision of the project manager;

• Collaborate in preventive, predictive, corrective, inspection, and emergency mechanical maintenance of systems and machines;

• Support external technicians in charge of specialized interventions on machines and/or systems.

• Support validation activities coordinated by the validation department and execution of functional and alarm tests for periodic qualification.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in electrical engineering / electromechanical or equivalent qualification.

• At least 2-3 years of experience in similar roles within structured environments.

• Availability to work on three shifts and in continuous cycle rotation (6+4).

Power Skills

• Adaptability and flexibility;

• Ability to work in a team;

• Problem-solving;

• Result-orientation.

Location

Parma

What we offer

Wherever your journey begins at Chiesi, it will lead you to exciting possibilities. Your future is central, and we are committed to supporting your development in a dynamic and friendly environment, with access to resources and training at every stage.

We offer high-level benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. The compensation package is competitive and includes base salary, performance bonuses, and benefits aligned with the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax services for international colleagues, designed to help you thrive.

Chiesi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels. All qualified applicants are considered for employment based on aptitude and merit, without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, gender identity or expression, or any other criterion protected by law.