Clean Utilities Engineer

PM Group•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Clean Utilities Engineer position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group’s quickly growing Outsourced Technical Services(OTS) team at a client site near Kansas City, KS. Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) is an integral part of PM Group’s ability to support clients across the complete project life cycle. We have over 50 years’ industry experience, strong technical knowledge and integrated resources. Clients look to us to provide experienced technical professionals that complement their project teams. Together we are sharing knowledge, learning, growing and continuing to be an integral part of supporting PM Group’s ongoing expansion in the US. This role will be responsible for the design, operation, optimization, and lifecycle management of critical plant utilities supporting GMP manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience within biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical facilities, with a strong understanding of clean utilities, black utilities, and GMP compliance requirements. PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 4,000+ people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, biotech, medical technology and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organizations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centered on our people, our clients and trade partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering (or related discipline)
5–10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments
Strong experience with:
Clean utilities systems (WFI, Clean Steam, Purified Water)
HVAC systems in GMP environments
Black utilities (boilers, chillers, compressors, etc.)
Familiarity with GMP regulations (cGMP, FDA, ISO standards)
Experience supporting CQV lifecycle activities
Proven ability to work within live manufacturing environments
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone)
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and compliance
Proactive, solution-driven mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting greenfield or brownfield capital projects
Knowledge of automation systems (BMS, SCADA, PLCs)
Familiarity with tools such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, CMMS (e.g., Nuvolo), or PI Historian
Experience working in a client-facing consulting or staff augmentation environment

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for site utilities systems supporting GMP manufacturing
Oversee the operation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of utility systems, including:
Clean utilities (WFI, Clean Steam, Purified Water)
Black utilities (HVAC, chilled water, steam, compressed air, nitrogen)
Support design reviews, system upgrades, and capital projects, ensuring alignment with GMP and regulatory standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Maintenance, CQV, and Manufacturing
Lead or support deviations, CAPAs, and change controls related to utility systems
Provide technical input into URS, FRS, and design documentation
Support commissioning, qualification (CQV), and system validation activities
Monitor system performance and implement data-driven reliability and efficiency improvements
Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, and site quality standards
Assist with vendor management, contractor oversight, and FAT/SAT activities
Support routine maintenance strategies and long-term asset lifecycle planning