Plant Engineer, HVAC & Utilities

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The Plant Engineer, HVAC & Utilities owns the compliant design, operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of HVAC, clean‑room environments, Building Automation Systems and other critical utilities supporting life‑saving medicines within a CDMO environment. Responsibilities include ensuring continuous inspection readiness, customer compliance and operational excellence across a multi‑client manufacturing operation.

• Lead execution of maintenance activities for HVAC systems, classified environments and related utilities, including contractor oversight, room certification and system startups/shutdowns.
• Serve as the primary SME for HVAC systems during audits, inspections and technology transfers; act as backup SME for other critical utility systems.
• Ensure compliant operation of facilities and utilities in alignment with client agreements, regulatory requirements and LOTTE policies.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, HSE, Engineering and client stakeholders on compliance activities, maintenance execution, capital projects, change controls and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, plan and implement capital projects (HVAC, utilities, refrigeration, obsolescence remediation) ensuring safe execution, schedule adherence, budget control and proper documentation.
• Oversee maintenance execution and coordinate planned and unplanned system shutdowns to minimize manufacturing disruption.
• Lead investigations related to HVAC systems, classified room environments and utility failures; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide technical guidance and hands‑on support to maintenance technicians, operations personnel and contractors.
• Issue safety permits and JHAs; lead safety for employees and contractors.
• Review and approve technical documentation, drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Respond to unplanned outages and equipment failures, leveraging internal teams and integrated facilities management providers to restore operations efficiently.
• Apply reliability concepts to prevent failures, improve system performance and identify opportunities for energy conservation and cost savings.
• Develop, revise and maintain SOPs governing HVAC and utility operation and maintenance; train in‑house technicians and contractors as required.
• Maintain inspection readiness for regulatory and internal audits; develop corrective action plans for identified deficiencies.
• Create and implement change controls for HVAC and utility systems in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate projects with PM/PdM, Calibration, Utilities, Maintenance & Reliability teams from initiation through closure to ensure proper design, construction, validation and documentation.
• Provide technical support to Biologics and ADC manufacturing operations and ensure compliance with applicable directives, standards and regulations for regulated facilities.
• Develop performance targets to promote quality, safety, reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Quality, HSE, Engineering, service providers and regulatory agencies.
• Work independently on routine and recurring assignments within a matrixed organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related discipline) required;
  Master’s preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive engineering experience in a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment.
• SMD supervisor for HVAC systems, utilities and/or classified manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading capital projects, contractor oversight and regulatory inspections or customer audits.

• Strong technical expertise in facilities engineering, utilities and building systems within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demated ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven organization while…