Job Description We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company, and we're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Join our team and contribute to the performance and results of our utility department, focusing on mechanical system improvements and optimizations.
The Facility/Utilities Engineer is a member of the Plant Engineering team providing technical support to the Wilson Site. The site includes an Energy Center, Vaccine Manufacturing Facility, Quality Labs, and a Packaging facility. This support position will focus on mechanical system improvements and optimizations. The incumbent will also be responsible for leading plant engineering improvement projects and implementation of productivity enhancement initiatives Responsibilities Manage individual contributors (professional employees) and/or contractors Contribute to the performance and results of the utility department Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges Make decisions guided by policies, procedures, and business plan; receive guidance from manager Provide technical guidance to employees, colleagues, or contractors Anticipate and interpret client and/or customer needs to identify solutions Work as a liaison between Plant Engineering and other Site Business Partners Manage capital projects involving plant engineering equipment replacement/upgrades Apply management skills to align work activities with department objectives Lead in the identification and implementation of process improvement projects, productivity initiatives, and corrective actions while focusing on equipment uptime, minimizing cost, and maintaining process consistency Investigate deviations (both minor and major), with responsibility to interface with Operations, Automation, and Quality approvers Perform a thorough review of engineering records and related GMP documentation, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner, and implementing corrective actions to improve the execution/review process Develop training material and provide necessary training for system maintenance as a subject matter expert (SME) Work alongside operations and lean six sigma team members to develop reliable utility processes that meet cGMP requirements Be knowledgeable of all utility systems (e.g., USP water, HVAC, electrical distribution, etc.) regarding functionality of equipment and relied on as SME during regulatory discussions Identify and resolve technical and operational problems; collaborate with peers to resolve problems that cross into inter-related units Assist in the identification, development, and implementation of new systems which enhance the operation of Plant Engineering processes Assist with troubleshooting Plant Engineering utility equipment on an as-needed basis, including but not limited to chillers, boilers, AHUs, PLCs, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, water systems, Square D controllers/monitors, clean steam generators, and electrical distribution systems Conduct engineering tasks as needed to maintain plant utility equipment Explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt point of view; communicate information, ask questions, and check for understanding Be accountable for the performance of plant engineering systems Make decisions guided by policies, guidelines, and procedures that impact the department’s ability to meet performance objectives; consult on an as-needed basis with next-level manager on more complex decisions and/or issues that impact other units with inter-related processes Adapt and implement departmental plans and priorities based on division scorecards to address local business, service, and operational challenges Consult on an as-needed basis with next-level manager for newly identified priorities Forecast resource needs; manage allocated expense budgets and allocated resources to implem