Engineering Technician I and II - Central Permit Office

Novo Nordisk • Clayton, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Act as the authority for safe work permitting for the facility. Assist in establishing & maintaining standards & operational procedures for the Central Permit Office. Relationships Reports to Manager. Essential Functions Monitor Permit Vision for work requests and process through the permit life cycle including review/approve/issue permits, review/approve/execute ICCs (LOTO), and review/approve Flush & Drain Plans Recognize the conditions of work that require Lockout/Tagout Assess all hazardous energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other sources in machines, equipment, and systems which can be hazardous to employees & other stakeholders onsite Use documented procedures and approved isolation devices to implement Lockout/Tagout Must adhere to key elements of OSHA regulations known onsite as the Ten Life Safety Rules Adhere to all Quality & Environmental regulations within area of responsibility Support identification of hazards and associated mitigation plans Work daily with computer programs to perform tasks (Microsoft office suite, CMMS (SAP), Permit Vision, Robex, etc.) Participate in continuous process improvement using cLEAN® concepts within department and area of responsibility Frequently make decisions of minor importance, which may affect the work operations of employees & other key stakeholders to a moderate degree Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in engineering technology, maintenance, manufacturing or utilities required
• Knowledge & experience in the operations, &/or maintenance of utilities &/or manufacturing equipment required
• Ability to use appropriate PPE, including PAPR required
• Ability to read/review and understand P&ID, PFD, electrical schematics required
• Understanding of Safe Work Practices required

Nice To Haves

• May consider an Associate's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in engineering technology, maintenance, manufacturing or utilities required
• Experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) preferred
• Willingness to join and actively participate in the Emergency Response Team (ERT) preferred
• Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels preferred
• Experience identifying and isolating hazards (LOTO) preferred
• Willingness to join and actively participate as Health & Safety Representative (HSR) preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor Permit Vision for work requests and process through the permit life cycle including review/approve/issue permits, review/approve/execute ICCs (LOTO), and review/approve Flush & Drain Plans
• Recognize the conditions of work that require Lockout/Tagout
• Assess all hazardous energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other sources in machines, equipment, and systems which can be hazardous to employees & other stakeholders onsite
• Use documented procedures and approved isolation devices to implement Lockout/Tagout
• Adhere to key elements of OSHA regulations known onsite as the Ten Life Safety Rules
• Adhere to all Quality & Environmental regulations within area of responsibility
• Support identification of hazards and associated mitigation plans
• Work daily with computer programs to perform tasks (Microsoft office suite, CMMS (SAP), Permit Vision, Robex, etc.)
• Participate in continuous process improvement using cLEAN® concepts within department and area of responsibility
• Frequently make decisions of minor importance, which may affect the work operations of employees & other key stakeholders to a moderate degree
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED