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About The Job Utilities Engineer - Pharma Manufacturing
We are seeking an experienced Utilities Engineer for a full-time role to support the design, operation, and maintenance of critical utility systems at a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role involves managing a wide range of clean and plant utilities, including purified water, clean steam, HVAC, boilers, electrical distribution, fire protection, and ammonia refrigeration systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, cGMP knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration skills to ensure all site utilities' reliable and compliant operation.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Utilities Engineer for a full-time role to support the design, operation, and maintenance of critical utility systems at a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role involves managing a wide range of clean and plant utilities, including purified water, clean steam, HVAC, boilers, electrical distribution, fire protection, and ammonia refrigeration systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, cGMP knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration skills to ensure all site utilities' reliable and compliant operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for utilities, including WFI, RO/DI, clean steam, compressed air, chilled water, HVAC, ammonia refrigeration, process gases, and wastewater treatment systems.
- Ensure operational reliability and regulatory compliance of all systems; support root cause investigations, change controls, CAPAs, and deviations.
- Lead or support troubleshooting efforts for utility-related equipment; develop and optimize preventative maintenance programs in coordination with the reliability engineering team.
- Maintain and update technical documents, system drawings, SOPs, and user requirement specifications (URS).
- Support cross-functional projects and capital improvement efforts; participate in shutdowns, tie-ins, and startup activities.
- Oversee and support fire protection and alarm systems, solvent gas detection, and electrical control systems; ensure adherence to NFPA, OSHA, and site safety standards.
- Assist with electrical system support, including short circuit and load studies, coordination analysis, and reviewing electrical single-line diagrams and equipment specs.
- Monitor performance metrics (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability and reduce downtime.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience (or 3 years with M.S.) in utility or facility engineering, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Working knowledge of electrical distribution (138kV/15kV/480V), fire protection systems, building codes, and CMMS.
- Experience with cGMP, FDA-regulated environments, and engineering documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and contractors.