What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician - Nights position at Novo Nordisk?
About The Department
Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications.
What We Offer You
The Position
This position has primary responsibility for routine maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing process equipment and utilities systems such as: HVAC, heating/hot water, boilers, chillers, natural gas, electronics, electrical systems, plant steam, clean steam, wastewater/water treatment, and various process equipment systems throughout facility. This role will monitor and maintain site equipment and respond to unplanned equipment and utilities issues on our night shift. Prior experience in a similar life science, pharmaceutical, or similar GMP sterile/cleanroom environment is preferred but not required. This could be a great opportunity for someone coming from a mechanic or maintenance background in a different industry who is looking to apply their experience within a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This position will require working in our sterile cleanroom areas, more information included in the essential functions.
The shift schedule for this role will align with our Front End Nights manufacturing schedule which rotates every other week:
Reports to: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Nights
Essential Functions
0-10% overnight travel required. The ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand and walk. The ability to push, pull, lift, finger, feel and grasp. The ability to speak, listen and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands and or fingers. Lifting up to 33lbs/15kg of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing and analysing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including: noise, vibration, inside and outside conditions including temperature changes, extreme cold and extreme heat; proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The working environment frequently includes close quarters and narrow aisles or passageways.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
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.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications.
What We Offer You
- Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
- 36 Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidays
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
- Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
- 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
The Position
This position has primary responsibility for routine maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing process equipment and utilities systems such as: HVAC, heating/hot water, boilers, chillers, natural gas, electronics, electrical systems, plant steam, clean steam, wastewater/water treatment, and various process equipment systems throughout facility. This role will monitor and maintain site equipment and respond to unplanned equipment and utilities issues on our night shift. Prior experience in a similar life science, pharmaceutical, or similar GMP sterile/cleanroom environment is preferred but not required. This could be a great opportunity for someone coming from a mechanic or maintenance background in a different industry who is looking to apply their experience within a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This position will require working in our sterile cleanroom areas, more information included in the essential functions.
The shift schedule for this role will align with our Front End Nights manufacturing schedule which rotates every other week:
- Week 1: 7am-7pm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
- Week 2: 7am-7pm Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
- During initial onboarding and training there will be some training during day shift hours required.
Reports to: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Nights
Essential Functions
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM) of plant equipment
- Respond to and rectify alarm conditions on plant equipment
- Perform troubleshooting, repair and corrective maintenance (CM) of manufacturing related equipment
- Develop and maintain a knowledge of building and process automation systems (BMS and PCS)
- Interfaces with engineering and/or manufacturing departments to schedule work in parallel with manufacturing operations
- Complete assigned PM work orders and Facilities work requests within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Working in the cleanroom areas may require wearing: hairnet, beard cover, frocks/coveralls, shoe covers, snood, face mask, sterile gloves, and to follow GMP processes at all times. Examples of prohibited materials in cleanroom areas may include (but are not limited to): food/drink/gum, jewelry, cosmetics, nail acrylics, perfume/cologne, and personal cell phones
- Train junior personnel
- Ability to work well autonomously and within a team
- Perform all other duties or tasks as assigned
- Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
- Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
- Education and Certifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Experience:
- Three (3) years minimum experience in equipment operation and maintenance (Facilities related systems preferred)
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Possess basic mechanical knowledge
- Ability to read and understand equipment and system drawings
- Knowledge of proper use of hand tools
0-10% overnight travel required. The ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand and walk. The ability to push, pull, lift, finger, feel and grasp. The ability to speak, listen and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands and or fingers. Lifting up to 33lbs/15kg of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing and analysing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including: noise, vibration, inside and outside conditions including temperature changes, extreme cold and extreme heat; proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The working environment frequently includes close quarters and narrow aisles or passageways.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
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.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.