Control Room Technician (NIGHTS)

Novo Nordisk • Clayton, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees. FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a technical field from an accredited university required may consider a High School Diploma (GED) with four (4) years in facilities, utilities, or manufacturing automated systems control & operations required.
• Minimum of two (2) years in facilities, utilities, or manufacturing automated systems control & operations required.
• Prior qualification/work experience required in operating plant or facilities via control systems required.
• Ability to prioritize equipment & system issues based on environmental or safety risk, production impact & operational need preferred.
• Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of five (5) years facilities/utilities experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Knowledge & experience in the operations, maintenance & design of cGMP utilities as well as working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) preferred.
• Proficiency in most of the following utility systems: chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, vacuum, wastewater, HVAC, vacuum, water purification, nitrogen storage/distribution & clean steam required.
• Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID, PFD, HVAC, electrical systems & equipment schematics preferred.
• Understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT, commissioning & validation protocols preferred.
• Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts preferred.
• Computer literacy with associated systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate & monitor multiple plant facilities & site support systems from a centralized control center for the facility.
• Prioritize, communicate & follow up on system alarm & warning conditions & abnormal trends.
• Support the automation, controls & facilities engineers in operational troubleshooting & problem solving, system improvement & testing & data trends development.
• Assist maintenance team with equipment & systems shutdown, start-up, LOTO & EHS permitting.
• Establish & maintain positive working relationships with internal & external engineering team & stakeholders.
• Provide technical support for site & automation project execution, as required.
• Review, investigate & document system, or operational anomalies for cause & clearance.
• Assist in establishing & maintaining standards & operational procedures for control room & automation systems.
• Support the installation, commissioning, qualification & training activities for all Site Support systems & controls.
• Support consistent operation, maintenance & response for all control systems (BMS, PCS, Life Safety).
• Support the engineers & facilities maintenance personnel as required for successful plant operations including troubleshooting & optimization activities.
• Adhere to all quality & environmental regulations within area of responsibility.
• Drive continuous process improvement using cLEAN® concepts.
• Adhere to all plant safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Participate in systematic problem-solving efforts.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Other accountabilities, as assigned.

Benefits

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree