Facility/Utilities Engineer

MSD•Wilson, NC

4d•$117,000 - $184,200

About The Position

The Facility/Utilities Engineer is a member of the Plant Engineering team providing technical support to the Wilson Site, which includes an Energy Center, Vaccine Manufacturing Facility, Quality Labs, and a Packaging facility. The role focuses on mechanical system improvements and optimization, leading plant engineering improvement projects, and implementing productivity enhancement initiatives. The engineer provides technical guidance, supports utility systems and equipment, and is accountable for plant engineering system performance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in engineering or technology; other scientific disciplines may be considered with strong, relevant, direct work experience.
At least 5 years of facility or utility experience.
At least 3 years of industrial mechanical experience involving HVAC, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, refrigeration, air compressors, air dryers, and hot water skids.
Familiarity with cGMPs and regulatory requirements.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Technical writing and deviation investigation skills.
Experience improving and optimizing utility, HVAC, and refrigerant system processes.
Adaptability, budget estimating, capital project management, change management, competency management, corrective action management, data analysis, deviation management, equipment qualification, facility engineering and management, GMP, influencing, liaison work, maintenance supervision, occupational safety and health, plant engineering and management, plant management software, problem identification, process improvement, project resource management, regulatory audits and management, and resource allocation.

Nice To Haves

cGMP experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
Experience with formal problem-solving techniques such as root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and/or Lean Six Sigma tools.
Knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, ASME, and NFPA code requirements.
Automation (BAS) experience.
Experience with deviation management, troubleshooting, and resolving manufacturing anomalies.
At least 3 years of supervisory or project management experience.

Responsibilities

Manage individual contributors (professional employees) and/or contractors.
Contribute to the performance and results of the utility department and adapt departmental plans to resource and operational challenges.
Make decisions guided by policies, procedures, guidelines, and business plans, escalating complex or cross-unit issues as needed.
Provide technical guidance to employees, colleagues, and contractors; anticipate customer needs and identify solutions.
Act as a liaison between Plant Engineering and other Site Business Partners.
Manage capital projects involving plant engineering equipment replacement and upgrades.
Align work activities with department objectives and lead process improvement projects, productivity initiatives, and corrective actions focused on equipment uptime, cost reduction, and process consistency.
Investigate minor and major deviations, interfacing with Operations, Automation, and Quality approvers.
Review engineering records and GMP documentation, resolve discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to improve execution and review processes.
Develop training materials and provide training for system maintenance as a subject matter expert.
Work with Operations and Lean Six Sigma team members to develop reliable utility processes that meet cGMP requirements.
Maintain expertise in utility systems, including USP water, HVAC, and electrical distribution, and serve as an SME during regulatory discussions.
Identify and resolve technical and operational problems, collaborating across related units when needed.
Assist with identifying, developing, and implementing systems that improve Plant Engineering processes.
Troubleshoot utility equipment as needed, including chillers, boilers, AHUs, PLCs, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, water systems, Square D controllers/monitors, clean steam generators, and electrical distribution systems.
Conduct engineering tasks needed to maintain plant utility equipment.
Explain complex concepts, influence others, communicate information, ask questions, and confirm understanding.
Forecast resource needs and manage allocated expense budgets and resources to implement projects.
Adapt departmental plans and priorities based on division scorecards and local business, service, and operational challenges.