Facilities Engineer I/II - Wastewater Systems API

Novo NordiskClayton, NC
Onsite

About The Position

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do. The purpose of this position is to contribute to the establishment of all black utilities systems for the DAPI-US facility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: writing/reviewing specification; design reviews; equipment installation; commissioning & qualifications; SOP development; maintenance development & training; management of cost, quality & schedule within area of responsibility; establishing & maintaining positive working relationship with internal & external engineering team & stakeholders. All activities are aligned with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering or equivalent combination of education & experience required
  • 2-5+ years engineering 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
  • Knowledgeable in black utilities system to include: chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, vacuum, waste water management preferred
  • Knowledgeable in clean utilities system to include: process water, clean steam, process air, vacuum, cryogenic storage a plus
  • Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID, HVAC, & Electrical systems preferred
  • Understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT, Validation Protocols preferred
  • Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts preferred
  • Computer literacy with associated systems preferred
  • Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of project & maintenance activities, following up on results preferred
  • Revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams preferred

Responsibilities

  • Create & maintain system specifications for black utilities
  • Support all design, installation, commissioning, qualification, training activities for black utilities
  • Provide additional technical support to project team as required
  • Adhere to all Quality & environmental regulations within area of responsibility
  • Support technical development of Facilities Technicians after handover to LOB
  • Continuous process improvement using cLEAN® concepts
  • Maintain & establish standards for procedures & maintenance plans
  • All safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Benefits

  • Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
  • Generous paid time off
  • 14 paid holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • 6 weeks paid family medical leave
  • Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Employee Referral Awards
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