Utilities Engineer

Novonesis•Franklinton, LA

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology can help solve some of the world's biggest challenges. We are looking for a Utilities Engineer to join our Blair, Nebraska team and play a critical role in ensuring reliable, efficient, and sustainable utilities operations that support manufacturing performance. As part of the Maintenance & Utilities team, you will work across multiple utilities systems, collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and environmental teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, capacity, safety, and environmental performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Experience supporting industrial utilities systems, manufacturing operations, maintenance, process engineering, or related technical environments.
Knowledge of utilities systems such as steam generation, cooling systems, compressed air, water systems, and wastewater treatment.
Experience troubleshooting process equipment and automated control systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret process data and performance trends.
Proficiency using data analysis tools, process monitoring systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to develop technical documentation, reports, SOPs, and training materials.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Safety-first mindset.
Continuous improvement orientation.
Technical curiosity and learning agility.
Effective stakeholder collaboration.
Strong organization and prioritization skills.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PI systems, Datalink tools, Onics, or similar industrial data platforms.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or statistical process analysis methodologies.
Experience leading capital projects or equipment modifications.
Familiarity with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of food, feed, or biotechnology manufacturing operations.
Experience supporting environmental compliance programs and sustainability initiatives.
Exposure to utility automation systems and process control improvements.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective production and distribution of plant utilities.
Monitor, analyze, and improve utilities system performance, including energy, cost, capacity, and uptime metrics.
Lead troubleshooting activities for utilities equipment, processes, and control systems.
Drive operational excellence through process optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data analysis tools.
Sponsor and support capital projects, equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and technology implementations.
Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and operational best practices.
Coordinate reliability and maintenance improvement activities for utilities systems.
Support environmental compliance, wastewater reporting, and sustainability initiatives.
Provide technical guidance and training to operators and other plant personnel.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute process changes, MOCs, and continuous improvement projects.