Facilities Engineer II - Black Utilities API

The Position

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the establishment of all black utilities systems for the DAPI‑US facility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: writing/reviewing specification; design reviews; equipment installation; commissioning & qualifications; SOP development; maintenance development & training; management of cost, quality & schedule within area of responsibility; establishing & maintaining positive working relationship with internal & external engineering team & stakeholders.

All activities are aligned with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program requirements.

Reports to Manager, Facilities Engineering - Black Utilities API.

• Create & maintain system specifications for black utilities
• Support all design, installation, commissioning, qualification, training activities for black utilities
• Provide additional technical support to project team as required
• Adhere to all Quality & environmental regulations within area of responsibility
• Support technical development of Facilities Technicians after handover to LOB
• Continuous process improvement using cLEAN concepts
• Maintain & establish standards for procedures & maintenance plans
• All safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

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 mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering or equivalent combination of education & experience required
• 5‑8+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing facility preferred
• Knowledge & experience in the operations, maintenance, & design of cGMP utilities as well as working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) preferred
• Knowledgeable in black utilities system to include: chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, vacuum, wastewater management required
• Knowledgeable in clean utilities system to include: process water, clean steam, process air, vacuum, cryogenic storage a plus
• Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&, HVAC, & Electrical systems preferred
• Understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT, Validation Protocols preferred
• Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high‑level concepts preferred
• Computer literacy with associated systems preferred
• Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of project & maintenance activities, following up on results preferred
• Revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams preferred

• 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

At Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.