Facilities Engineer III - Black Utilities

Location:

Clayton, NC, US

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. 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 Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, 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 14weeks 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 lead maintenance and optimization of all black utilities systems for the DFP-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, leadership and mentoring of junior team members.

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

Reports to Manager, Facilities Maintenance and Engineering.

• Create & maintain system specifications for black utilities
• Support all design, installation, commissioning, qualification, training activities for black utilities, as system owner/expert
• 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
• 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
• 8-15+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing facility. Knowledge & experience in the operations, maintenance, & design of cGMP utilities as well as working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) preferred
• Thorough knowledge of black utilities systems to include: chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, vacuum, wastewater, cryogenic storage, HVAC. Demonstrated ownership and innovation of black utility systems required
• Knowledgeable in clean utilities systems to include: WFI,…