Senior Engineer, Utilities

Job Description

As Senior Engineer, Utilities, you will be a technical resource for the design, installation, qualification, maintenance, and improvement of utility systems located at the Rockville site.

• Lead engineering projects as assigned to meet technical, budget and schedule goals.
• Lead in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems with consideration to new processing technologies or strategies. This may include assessing an economic, environmental, quality, conservation, or productivity impact while generating engineering reports.
• Use OE Tools to gather and analyze data on equipment issues in order to identify the root cause of the problem and generate possible solutions based upon the facts gathered and create measurable improvements.
• Lead discussions and recommend solutions with key customer groups in order to gain a consensus on the repair or modification plans.
• Develop a project plan and budget, and then implement the approved modifications, following up to ensure the desired result has been achieved. Document plans and modifications in an appropriate manner. Capable to utilize project management tools such as MS Project, etc.
• Prepare or review operation, safety, and maintenance procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Mentor and assist in skills development of other engineers within the department. Provide training to staff involved in the use or maintenance of equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Delegate project duties within the department or value stream team and understand the execution of those duties. Supervise the activities of contractors.
• Re-enforce EHS rules and policies within work area.
• Elevate any identified EHS risks, for which assistance is needed in order to mitigate, through tiered accountability.

Why you?

• BS or Masters in an Engineering discipline
• At least 5 years’ experience as a utilities / facility engineer in the biopharmaceutical industry with at least seven (7) years engineering experience in total

• Graduate degree or Advanced degree
• Knowledge of utility systems used to support bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing operations; including but not limited to purified water pre-treatment and generation, clean steam, clean gas, compressors, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, electrical panels, diesel generators, clean room air handlers, and building automation systems preferred
• Prior project engineering experience
• Capable to manage projects to completion on time and within budget
• Must be able to interact well with peers and senior personnel in scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a leader or member on cross-functional and self-directed work teams