Job Summary

BASIC SUMMARY:
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for facilities systems and design. Support all business units with technical knowledge for project reviews and trouble shooting. Work closely with project managers and local site management to coordinate design efforts and compile owner’s requirements in alignment with design guidelines. Develop technical design guidelines. Review design efforts by 3rd party consultants, design management and coordination in support of all business units. Support site commissioning and technical troubleshooting as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing expert technical support for new facilities and major renovations during the programming, design development, submittal reviews and commissioning/ validation phases.
• Leverage engineering expertise (i.e., automation/BMS, CQV, GxP, HVAC, Electrical, and maintenance) in support of ongoing Global operations.
• Ability to analyze the performance and troubleshoot steam, chilled water, HVAC, compressed air, and water systems.
• Work independently as Engineering Expert to provide on demand troubleshooting to develop technical solutions for issues impacting operations.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment and communicate effectively with site maintenance personnel to resolve technical issues both onsite and remotely.
• Create Global Engineering guidelines for the construction of new facilities and renovation of existing facilities. Leverage best practices across the company, taking into account regulations/requirements and new innovations.
• Provide support for Global Engineering design efforts in the execution capital projects and support of facilities operations.
• Work closely with project managers and local site management to coordinate design efforts and compile owner’s requirements in alignment with design guidelines, commissioning, validation, and operational delivery of large-scale capital projects so that project objectives are attained.
• Review design of MEP systems for property renovations or new building projects acting independently as the prime representative for the Global Engineering group.
• Perform detailed A&E design package reviews as SME for facilities systems and provide team leadership, value engineering, and technical support for independent site projects as required.
• Generates RFPs, evaluates proposals, and makes recommendations to management.
• Alert developing problems where management intervention or oversight is required. Plan and implement appropriate actions or countermeasures necessary.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience: Ten to fifteen years of broad-based experience related to facilities systems within the life sciences industry (pharma, biotech, or R&D). Must have a thorough understanding of the functionality of construction documents (specifications and drawings) and of the construction industry in general. Thorough understanding of facilities equipment including boilers, chillers, HVAC, and controls. Demonstrated ability to succeed in a Global environment.
• Certification/Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT preferred.
• Other: Sound working knowledge of Building Codes, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), AAALAC, FDA/EU and government regulatory requirements and guidelines. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Proficiency in standard software including Microsoft® Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, etc. Proficiency in CAD is beneficial.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must regularly operate a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Must regularly communicate with employees/customers; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must occasionally climb ladders to access rooftop building equipment.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMMENTS:

• Occasional international and domestic travel.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $100,000/yr - $150,000/yr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

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