Facilities Engineer III - Black Utilities

Novo Nordisk • Clayton, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to lead maintenance and optimization of all black utilities systems for the DFP-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, leadership and mentoring of junior team members. 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
• 8-15+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge & experience in the operations, maintenance, & design of cGMP utilities as well as working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) preferred
• Thorough knowledge of black utilities systems to include: chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, vacuum, wastewater, cryogenic storage, HVAC.
• Demonstrated ownership and innovation of black utility systems required
• Knowledgeable in clean utilities systems to include: WFI, pure water, clean steam, process air, electrical required
• Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID, HVAC, & Electrical systems required
• Thorough understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT, Validation Protocols preferred
• Thorough understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts required
• Computer literacy with associated systems preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in change control processes and familiarity with validation and commissioning methodology and processes required
• Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of project & maintenance activities, following up on results & revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams preferred
• Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions.
• Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands.
• Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift.
• May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role.
• May require color vision based on role.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.
• May be required to work at elevated heights.
• Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials.
• May be required to wear latex gloves.
• Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments.
• Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks.
• Does not require a valid drivers license.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge & experience in the operations, maintenance, & design of cGMP utilities as well as working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) preferred
• Thorough understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT, Validation Protocols preferred

Responsibilities

• Create & maintain system specifications for black utilities
• Support all design, installation, commissioning, qualification, training activities for black utilities, as system owner/expert
• 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
• 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: Senior