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Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive. Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow-because at LivaNova, we don’t just treat conditions - we aspire to alter the course of lives.\nPosition Summary\nThe Sterilization Operator is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of industrial-scale ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization and aeration systems used in the sterilization of medical devices. The Arvada sterilization facility operates a modern, state-of-the-art EtO sterilization system capable of processing truckload-scale medical device volumes per cycle and is supported by a fully integrated catalytic emissions abatement plant. Both the sterilization and abatement systems are modern installations less than five years old and designed to meet current environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.\nEach sterilization load processed at this facility contains finished medical devices destined for patients in need. Operators play a direct role in protecting patient safety and ensuring the availability of critical medical products. Due to the scale and regulatory importance of each process, this is a high-visibility operational role within the organization.\nErrors, delays, or operational disruptions may directly impact downstream medical device availability; therefore, consistent execution and operational discipline are critical expectations of this role.\nThe organization operates under core cultural principles including mutual respect, clear goal setting, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.\nThis role requires operators who are attentive, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of process execution and operational reliability within established procedures.\nKey Responsibilities:\nSterilization and Process Operations\nOperate EtO sterilizers, aeration systems, and PLC/SCADA-controlled process equipment in accordance with approved procedures.\nVerify equipment readiness prior to cycle initiation.\nExecute sterilization cycles including load preparation, chamber loading/unloading, cycle initiation, monitoring, and completion.\nMonitor sterilization cycles, abatement systems, and associated equipment, responding to alarms and abnormal conditions according to established escalation procedures.\nEnsure timely and efficient processing of sterilization loads to meet production schedules and throughput targets.\nMaterial Handling and Facility Support\nSafely operate forklifts and material handling equipment.\nPerform daily forklift inspections and maintain operational records.\nCoordinate daily workflow with production, receiving, and shipping teams.\nProvide operational support to warehouse, production, and facilities operations as assigned.\nDocumentation and Digital Systems\nEnter and maintain operational, equipment, inspection, and process data in electronic systems.\nMaintain operational documentation accurately and in real time in accordance with GDP and GMP requirements.\nPerform inventory counts, material reconciliation, and staging organization activities.\nEquipment Monitoring, Maintenance, and Validation Support\nPerform routine inspections, operational checks, and basic troubleshooting.\nSupport preventive maintenance activities and assist maintenance personnel.\nInitiate maintenance work requests when necessary.\nSupport validation activities, engineering studies, and approved test runs under supervision.\nTraining and Operational Support\nProvide task-level training and operational guidance to newly assigned operators following trainer qualification.\nParticipate in cross-training initiatives to support workforce flexibility.\nSafety, Environmental, and Quality Responsibilities\nMaintain strict adherence to safety policies including PPE, respiratory protection, hazardous material handling, and EtO safety requirements. Must be clean shaven for use of SCBA equipment.\nFollow environmental, hazardous materials handling, and ATEX-environment safety procedures.\nParticipate in emergency response and facility incident response activities.\nMaintain housekeeping and inspection-ready working conditions.\nSupport deviation reporting, investigations, and inspection readiness activities.\nOperators are expected to stop work and immediately escalate any condition believed to present a safety, environmental, or product quality risk.\nOperators are expected to maintain constant awareness of process conditions and environmental safety risks during all phases of operation.\nAuthority and Responsibility Boundaries\nOperators are authorized to operate assigned equipment and execute approved procedures. Operators are not authorized to modify validated process parameters, bypass safety systems, or perform equipment repairs beyond assigned operational activities unless specifically authorized.\nPerformance Expectations\nExecute work strictly in accordance with approved procedures and safety requirements.\nComplete documentation accurately and in real time.\nRespond promptly to alarms, abnormal conditions, or safety concerns and escalate issues immediately when required.\nMaintain equipment and work areas in inspection-ready condition.\nDemonstrate ownership, teamwork, and effective communication during routine and abnormal operations.\nDemonstrate situational awareness and anticipate potential operational issues before they impact safety, compliance, or throughput.\nWork Schedule\nThis position supports a 24/7 sterilization operation. Operators may work rotating or assigned shifts. After completing advanced operator qualification requirements defined by departmental training programs, operators may participate in scheduled on-call rotations.\nAdvancement opportunities exist through progressive operator qualification levels based on demonstrated performance, training completion, and operational competency.\nFlexibility and reliability are essential due to the continuous nature of operations and the impact of processing schedules on downstream patient supply.\nQualifications:\nRequired\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nAbility to read, understand, and follow technical procedures.\nBasic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nValid driver’s license and ability to operate forklifts (training provided if required).\nBasic computer skills for electronic documentation and inventory systems.\nPreferred\nExperience in GMP or regulated manufacturing environments.\nExperience operating PLC-controlled or SCADA-monitored equipment.\nForklift operating experience.\nExperience in oil and gas, chemical processing, or ATEX-classified environments.\nExperience supporting HVAC systems, boiler/steam systems, or industrial utilities.\nExperience working in hazardous materials environments.\nTechnical certificate, associate degree, military technical experience, or equivalent.\nOperational Role Levels and Ownership Expectations\nTrainee Operator\nOwnership Profile\nDemonstrates willingness to learn and accept coaching and feedback.\nFollows direction consistently and seeks clarification when unsure.\nDevelops awareness of safety, process flow, and procedural discipline.\nTakes responsibility for completing assigned tasks correctly under supervision.\nPrimary Focus: Learning operational discipline and safe execution.\nOperator\nOwnership Profile\nWorks independently within approved procedures and defined authority boundaries.\nDemonstrates accountability for accurate documentation and reliable execution.\nIdentifies and escalates abnormalities promptly.\nMaintains awareness of how work impacts workflow, schedule, and downstream operations.\nCommunicates effectively with teammates and supporting functions.\nPrimary Focus: Shift stability, safety culture reinforcement, and operational continuity.\nAdvancement between tiers is based on demonstrated competency, behavioral ownership, completion of required training, sustained performance, and management approval in accordance with departmental training programs.\nPay Transparency: A reasonable estimate of the hourly rate for this position is $25 - $31 per hour. Pay ranges may vary by location.\nValuing different backgrounds:\nLivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.\nNotice to third party agencies:\nPlease note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.\nBeware of Job Scams:\nPlease beware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons posing as LivaNova recruiters or employees. The scammers may attempt to solicit confidential, personal information, such as a social security number, or your financial information. LivaNova will never ask for fees prior/during/after the application process, nor will we ask for banking details or personal financial information in return for the assurance of employment. 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