Novartis
pharmaceutical, biotechnology
UtilityEngineerIII
“Utility Engineer III at Novartis. Skills: utility systems management, HVAC systems management, electrical systems management, equipment troubleshooting, system maintenance, regulatory compliance. Own and manage site utility, electrical, and HVAC systems to ensure reliable, compliant manufacturing operations. Provide hands-on engineering oversight for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical facility assets”
What You'll Achieve.
keeping our manufacturing campus running safely, reliably, and ready for what’s next; ensures that vital utility, HVAC, and electrical systems perform at their best; supporting the delivery of life-changing medicines to patients around the world; minimize risk and downtime; enhance reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence across utilities
Industry & Context.
Analyze complex equipment issues and deliver robust engineering solutions that minimize risk and downtime; Applied knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving to resolve complex technical issues
onsite role, Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with at least five years relevant experience, OR Associate degree, diploma, or certification in an engineering or skilled technical field with at least seven years relevant experience, OR equivalent work experience of nine or more years supporting engineering, maintenance, or automation systems in regulated industries, Demonstrated experience supporting utility, HVAC, electrical, or facility systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar regulated environments, Proven ability to own, maintain, and improve equipment and systems in a validated state, technical writing skills with experience creating, reviewing, and approving regulated documentation, Applied knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving to resolve complex technical issues, Hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting, building management systems, and industrial programmable logic controllers, Solid project management capabilities with experience leading projects from initiation through completion, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and cross-functional teams
Nice to Have
Kubernetes a plus
What You'll Do.
Own and manage site utility
and HVAC systems to ensure reliable
compliant manufacturing operations
Provide hands-on engineering oversight for installation
and repair of critical facility assets
Lead and control changes to utility and facility equipment to maintain validated and qualified system states
and approve operational procedures
and technical specifications
Analyze complex equipment issues and deliver robust engineering solutions that minimize risk and downtime
Support regulatory inspections and internal audits
responding to observations with effective corrective actions
Ensure ongoing compliance with good manufacturing practices
Code of Federal Regulations
and internal quality standards
Oversee external vendors and service providers to ensure safe
and timely execution of work
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability
and operational excellence across utilities
Monitor equipment performance and implement maintenance and reliability strategies aligned with site and global standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate effectively across technical and cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
verbal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Solid project management capabilities with experience leading projects from initiation through completion
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