Associate Facilities Engineer - Utilities API

About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk's innovative oral products. At API, you'll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance - reimbursement up to $10,000 annually
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
The purpose of this position is to maintain Utility systems for the API-US facility. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: writing/reviewing specifications; design reviews; equipment installation; commissioning & qualifications; SOP development; maintenance development & training; management of cost, quality issues; schedule; establishing & maintaining positive working relationship with internal & external engineering team & stakeholders; re-validation, management of vendor & service contracts ensuring all activities are aligned with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program requirements.
Relationships
Reports to Manager, Utilities Maintenance - API.
Essential Functions

• Train on systems, processes & related equipment
• Learn to create & maintain system specifications
• Support all design, installation, commissioning, qualification & training activities
• Provide additional technical support to team & project team as required
• Adhere to all Quality & Environmental regulations within area of responsibility
• Continuous process improvement on department owned systems using cLEAN® concepts
• Assist in developing & writing standards, procedures & maintenance plans
• All safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements
Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid drivers license.
Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial preferred) or equivalent combination of education & experience required
• Minimum of two (2) years of work-related engineering experience in Manufacturing, Design, Maintenance or Process Improvement preferred
• Knowledge of Facilities Systems to include: chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, cooling water, freezers a plus
• Basic understanding of the following systems: Instrument & Electrical, Mechanical, Control/SCADA/PLCs, Process Improvement Methodologies, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) a plus
• Read, understand & interpret technical documents such as P&ID, PMD, SOPs, Equipment Specifications, CAD drawings a plus
• Computer literacy with standard business software (MS Word, Excel, PPT, MS Project) preferred
• Proficiency with task specific software & associated systems (MS Project, Solid Works, AutoCAD, SAP) a plus
• Proven knowledge in planning/organization/execution of project & maintenance activities & following up on results a plus
• Ability to revise work plans to countermeasure complex problem resolution conducted by cross functional teams a plus
• Leadership: Builds strong working relationships with teams & stakeholders. Creates direction through vision, inspiration & example a plus
• Participative/Supporting/Coaching: Actively participates in process/team activities, supports ideas/actions of others, use appreciative feedback style to coach others in how to "make their idea even better." a plus
• Agility: Quickly adapts to changes in the work environment. Ability to change & prioritize business needs as required with ease & positive demeanor a plus
• Teaming: Demonstrates behaviors consistent with "for me to win the team must win" beliefs. Collaborates, supports & participates in performing all team activities necessary to assure Team wins. Demonstrates appreciative feedback style a plus
• Customer/Results Driven: Understands who the customer (internal/external) is, understands the customer's requirements & understands the processes that generate products/services that meet the customer's requirements a plus
• Fact Based Decision Making: Demonstrates a disciplined, systematic approach to problem solving that is based on data & facts a plus
• Personally Accountable: Owns the results of individual actions. Owns the results of Team's activities. Models the Novo Nordisk Way

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.
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.
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