Facilities Engineer - Utilities - Associate

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square‑feet of state‑of‑the‑art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

• 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

The purpose of this position is to maintain Utility systems for the API‑US facility.

• Writing/reviewing specifications
• Design reviews
• Equipment installation
• Commissioning & qualifications
• SOP development
• Maintenance development & training
• Management of cost, quality issues, schedule
• Establishing & maintaining positive working relationship with internal & external engineering team & stakeholders
• Re‑validation, management of vendor & service contracts ensuring all activities are aligned with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program requirements

Reports to Manager, Utilities Maintenance – API.

• Train on systems, processes & related equipment
• Learn to create & maintain system specifications
• Support all design, installation, commissioning, qualification & training activities
• Provide additional technical support to team & project team as required
• Adhere to all Quality & Environmental regulations within area of responsibility
• Continuous process improvement on department owned systems using cLEAN® concepts
• Assist in developing & writing standards, procedures & maintenance plans
• All safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial preferred) or equivalent combination of education & experience required
• Minimum of two (2) years of work‑related engineering experience in Manufacturing, Design, Maintenance or Process Improvement preferred
• Knowledge of Facilities Systems to include: chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, cooling water, freezers a plus
• Basic understanding of the following systems:
  Instrument & Electrical, Mechanical, Control/SCADA/PLCs, Process Improvement Methodologies, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) a plus
• Read, understand & interpret technical documents such as P&,…