Senior Engineer Facilities

AstraZeneca • Redwood City, CA

6d • $101,643 - $152,464 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director Facilities & Engineering, the Senior Engineer Facilities is responsible leading the equipment reliability program, championing continuous improvement, running capital projects (up to and above $250k), and being the site authority on facility and utility systems. The role combines the benefit of small site (agile and broad responsibilities) with the structure, knowledge, and resources of a leading global pharmaceutical company. This is a senior level role where the engineer can assess current state issues, develop plans, initiate projects, and drive execution to eliminate future issues/failures. This position is 5 days a week onsite and may require after hours or weekend support as required.

Requirements

• Entry-level bachelor's degree in relevant engineering area (or) High school/ pre university education with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of procedures and compliance with GMP & SHE requirements.
• Relevant experience in executing facilities planning and maintenance processes within a highly regulated environment, preferred.
• Experience working with digital tools and applications related to reporting, documentation, and analysis, preferred.
• Project management track record of delivering projects timely, in-full, and on-budget.
• Managing role overseeing work quality or technical role managing project aspects within a specialist area.
• Full understanding of own function's contribution to business objectives.
• Deliver high standards with increasing freedom from direct supervision.
• Impact linked to the quality of solutions, service provided, and influence on others.
• Expected to manage risk.
• Experience with automation systems and HMIs including BMS and FactoryTalk systems in addition to advanced knowledge of SAP.
• Experience with computer maintenance management systems (ideally SAP).
• Background in Reliability Centered Maintenance or similar programs (e.g. TPM, Lean, OpEx etc.).
• Background in Facility System and Equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience in executing facilities planning and maintenance processes within a highly regulated environment.
• Experience working with digital tools and applications related to reporting, documentation, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Site Subject matter Expert (SME) on one of: Critical Utilities (Purified Water Systems, Lab DI, Nitrogen, Specialty gases, and Calibration Business Process), GMP Infrastructure (HVAC, Chilled and Hot Water Systems, HEPA certs & Air Balancing, ISO8 infrastructure, and SAP Work Order Business Process), or SHE Equipment (Waste Water Systems, Fire Protection Systems, Emissions Systems, Electrical distribution, and Spare Parts Business Process).
• Understand site structure and processes outside of the facilities department to be advisors for decision makers (comprehensive view).
• Own and accountable for the success of either the Critical Utilities or the GMP Infrastructure equipment.
• Drive appropriate actions to correct and improve issues/failures as they occur.
• Develop and update maintenance plans and SOPs to improve reliability of equipment using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and/or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Utilize site reliability programs including vibration monitoring, lubrication, IR, and water chemistry to predict potential equipment issues.
• Identify, develop, and execute multiple small capital projects in addition to BAU projects to improve their equipment and overall site.
• Author and execute facilities GMP and Non GMP systems commissioning and qualifications.
• Responsible for investigating deviations and completing other quality records such as change controls, deviations and CAPAs related to their equipment to eliminate future issues.
• Review and respond to excursions in environmental and utility sampling for their equipment.
• Coach and train facilities technicians on new systems operation and maintenance.
• Perform and have expertise around regulations for alarm management and local regulatory agencies (air quality and sanitary sewer districts) depending on equipment ownership.
• Responsible for Facilities shutdown planning and execution.
• Responsible for facilities drawing management program.
• Use lean methodologies and tools including Level 0s, 5S, Practical Problem Solving, and Standard Work to improve processes and equipment reliability.
• Facilities subject matter expert on Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) policies and adheres to all SHE policies.
• Coordinate and supervise outside vendors, contractors and consultants to ensure that their work is performed safely, is of a high standard, and properly documented.
• Responsible for facilities Lockout–tagout program.
• Lead the development and implementation of operational improvements to plant systems to improve sustainability, reduce carbon footprint, and optimize performance.
• Collaborate and support other engineer and department team members by teaching and sharing technical knowledge with them to help them upskill and grow.
• Maintains a safe work environment and performs work in accordance with site Environment, Health and Safety (SHE) policies and procedures.
• Work in a manner that promotes the safety and well-being of self, others and the environment.
• Contribute to improving SHE performance, proactively use SHE Reporting System to identify SHE hazards, and take appropriate actions.
• Immediately reports potential unsafe conditions to management.
• Comply with all systems, processes, and procedures in line with statutory/ legislative / quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with AZ Corporate Policies an directives, site Standard Operating Procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices (cGMPs, GAMP, ITIL, PMI).
• Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company values and in compliance with the Code of Ethics and supporting Policies and Standards relevant to your role.
• Complete all required training on the AZ Code of Ethics and supporting Policies and Standards on time.
• Report potential issues of non-compliance.
• Ensuring customer service is always considered.
• Promoting a cost-conscious environment to enable effective cost management.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
• Retirement contribution (hourly roles)
• Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)
• Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid leaves
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

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