Sterilization Engineer – Facilities

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• Lead and oversee routine preventive maintenance for sterilization equipment and facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and maintain critical utility systems that support sterilization operations, including:
  Steam boilers, Hot water systems, Chilled water systems. Vacuum systems and Nitrogen systems.
• Manage maintenance and repairs for the sterilization facility's HVAC, electrical, lighting, and plumbing systems.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors performing specialized projects and routine servicing of sterilization equipment and support systems.
• Serve as Project Manager for New equipment installations, Equipment upgrades, Building improvements and facility upgrades.
• Lead equipment and process validation activities, including IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), PQ (Performance Qualification) and FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing).
• Develop and author validation protocols and supporting documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement, quality enhancement, and cost reduction initiatives related to sterilization equipment, processes, and facility support systems.
• Coordinate annual equipment requalification activities to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
• Plan and manage the facility's two annual plant shutdowns (July and December).
• Manage budgets related to maintenance, projects, and spare parts inventory.
• Evaluate and maintain appropriate spare parts inventory levels to support uninterrupted operations.
• Perform equipment calibration activities as required.
• Lead and actively participate in the Sterilization Emergency Response Team.
• Provide after-hours support, including on-call coverage for emergency repairs and weekend issues.
• Work flexible schedules, including overtime and support during annual plant shutdowns, as business needs require.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, including RCRA Hazardous Waste requirements, EPA regulations, DAQ regulations and DEQ regulations.
• Adhere to BD quality policies, procedures, and best practices through the consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.

• Able to read and understand PID, plans, blueprints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams
• Knowledge and maintenance of Fire alarm systems, BAS (building Automation system), and controls/instrumentation systems (PPM, LEL alarm systems, Lesni/chamber controls, SCADA ect...)
• Knowledge of electrical classifications and hazardous areas and requirements.
• Excellent and proven trouble shooting skills
• Knowledge of PLC programming (ladder logic)

• Bachelors Degree in engineering and five years’ experience
• Associates Degree and ten years’ experience
• Journeyman in skilled trade with ten years’ experience

• Experience in Risk Management or Process Safety Management

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