PharmEng Technology
Utilities Engineer - Pharma Manufacturing
PharmEng Technology, Bradley, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
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. Qualifications: 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.
Job Description
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. Qualifications: 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.