Senior Engineer Facilities

Reporting to the Director Facilities & Engineering, the Senior Engineer Facilities is responsible leading the equipment reliability program, championing continuous improvement, running capital projects (up to and above $250k), and being the site authority on facility and utility systems. The role combines the benefit of small site (agile and broad responsibilities) with the structure, knowledge, and resources of a leading global pharmaceutical company.

This is a senior level role where the engineer can assess current state issues, develop plans, initiate projects, and drive execution to eliminate future issues/failures. This position is 5 days a week onsite and may require after hours or weekend support as required.

• Site Subject matter Expert (SME) on one of:
  • Critical Utilities (Purified Water Systems, Lab DI, Nitrogen, Specialty gases, and Calibration Business Process)
  • GMP Infrastructure (HVAC, Chilled and Hot Water Systems, HEPA certs & Air Balancing, ISO8 infrastructure, and SAP Work Order Business Process)
  • SHE Equipment (Waste Water Systems, Fire Protection Systems, Emissions Systems, Electrical distribution, and Spare Parts Business Process)
• Understand site structure and processes outside of the facilities department to be advisors for decision makers (comprehensive view).
• Own and accountable for the success of either the Critical Utilities or the GMP Infrastructure equipment.
• Drive appropriate actions to correct and improve issues/failures as they occur.
• Develop and update maintenance plans and SOPs to improve reliability of equipment using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and/or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Utilize site reliability programs including vibration monitoring, lubrication, IR, and water chemistry to predict potential equipment issues; identify, develop, and execute multiple small capital projects in addition to BAU projects to improve equipment and overall site; author and execute facilities GMP and Non‑GMP systems commissioning and qualifications.
• Investigate deviations and complete other quality records such as change controls, deviations, and CAPAs related to equipment to eliminate future issues.
• Review and respond to excursions in environmental and utility sampling for equipment.
• Coach and train facilities technicians on new systems operation and maintenance.
• Experience with automation systems and HMIs including BMS and Factory Talk systems in addition to advanced knowledge of SAP.
• Perform and have expertise around regulations for alarm management and local regulatory agencies (air quality and sanitary sewer districts) depending on equipment ownership.
• Responsible for Facilities shutdown planning and execution.
• Responsible for facilities drawing management program.
• Use lean methodologies and tools including Level 0s, 5S, Practical Problem Solving, and Standard Work to improve processes and equipment reliability.
• Facilities subject matter expert on Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) policies and adheres to all SHE policies.
• Coordinate and supervise outside vendors, contractors and consultants to ensure safe, high standard, and properly documented work.
• Responsible for facilities Lockout–tagout program.
• Lead the development and implementation of operational improvements to plant systems to improve sustainability, reduce carbon footprint, and optimize performance.
• Collaborate and support other engineer and department team members by teaching and sharing technical knowledge to help them upskill and grow.
• Maintain a safe work environment and perform work in accordance with site Environment, Health and Safety (SHE) policies and procedures.
• Work in a manner that promotes the safety and well‑being of self, others and the environment.
• Contribute to improving SHE performance, proactively use SHE Reporting System to identify hazards, and take appropriate actions.
• Immediately report potential unsafe conditions to management.
• Ensure compliance of self and others to internal and external regulations; comply with all systems, processes, and procedures in line with statutory, legislative, and quality requirements; ensure compliance with AZ Corporate Policies,…