The Utilities Engineer is responsible for the design, operational and maintenance support in the following utility equipment systems:

Clean Utilities (Clean Steam, Purified Water, WFI and RO Systems), HVAC Systems, Boilers, Co-Generation, Compressed/Process Air, Process Chillers and Ammonia Refrigeration Process, Alcohol Distillation and Recovery Process, Process Gases, Natural Gas, Bulk Chemical Distribution, Electrical Distribution, Fire Protection, Solvent Gas Detection systems, Water, Cooling towers and Waste Treatment systems for the Kankakee facility.

This role will support the site infrastructure fire alarm and protection systems, electrical and control systems, and the solvent gas detection and monitoring systems.

This individual will work closely with a cross-functional team to meet the needs of the groups they support.

• Role that this position reports to:  Sr. Manager, Water Operations

Responsibilities:

1. Technical lead accountable for the operational improvement of the utility systems based upon industry trends and emerging technologies:  

• Responsible for compliance and operational improvement of equipment systems
• Provide engineering support to address operational / compliance issues and to ensure equipment is maintained at a level required to provide high reliability maximizing useful life
• Implement measures to improve equipment that support utility operations  
• Provide support in all matters pertaining to engineering, operations and maintenance of the equipment systems
• Provide technical expertise and industry best practices
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve equipment and operational problems and ensure problem solving techniques are appropriately utilized
• Prepares User Requirements Specifications (URS), Risk Assessments, Safety Assessments and participates in validation activities including review of IQ/OQ protocols, executions and summary reports.
• Provide technical support to operations, maintenance, manufacturing, automation, quality assurance, validation, reliability engineering and project engineering.
• Support the planning and execution of activities by working in cross-functional teams assisting in driving projects to completion to meet timeline and budget objectives
• Manage system documentation including creation, review, updates, and approval of technical specifications, operating procedures, and system drawings.

2. Accountable for the Utility Reliability Program:

• Execute the maintenance strategy for new and modified equipment
• Management of CMMS data integrity and execution of Reliability Centered Maintenance Improvements
• Develop preventative maintenance procedures for utility systems in collaboration with the Reliability Engineering department ensuring maintenance programs are implemented
• Continuous Improvement of maintenance PM’s, BOM’s and Spare Parts
• Review and lead utility equipment replacement as part of the life cycle improvement process and continuous improvement initiative planning.
• Oversees reconditioning of the equipment to restore to like-new condition
• Performs upgrades to improve safety, operational performance, and extend operational life
• Collaborates with local and global partners to develop asset management plan that includes capital requests

3. Manage and monitor KPI’s:

• Ensure compliance with site and global indicators
• Measure and ensure compliant performance in Safety, Quality and Reliability
• Demonstrate success of preventative maintenance improvements through performance reports, dashboards and metrics
• Utilize control systems to monitor, trend and verify equipment performance and downtime

4. Ensure cGMP compliance of all utility systems to meet regulatory compliance:

• Equipment is maintained at a level required to provide high reliability maximizing useful life
• Review environmental monitoring and laboratory sample release test results
• Manage deviations, investigations (CAPA’s and OOT’s) with on-time closure
• Safely resolve process problems, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize uptime production
• Execute root cause analysis around equipment and operational events, owning change controls, investigations
• Lead investigations as the subject matter expert providing technical expertise for all phases associated with the operation and troubleshooting of the utility systems
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the utility drawings, flow diagrams and Standard Operational documents.
• Perform utility inspections for quality assurance on a periodic basis and initiate any procedures necessary to resolve problems
• Responsible for utility inspections (GEMBA’s/audits) for quality assurance on a periodic basis.
• Responsible to ensure training, deviations and investigations related to utility systems have on-time closure and KPI performance metrics are met
• Responsible for change control activities, the implementation of CAPA items, quality investigations and determine/implement long lasting corrective actions and preventative measures.

5. Required to support all scheduled utility system shutdowns, tie-ins and system startup.

6. Demonstrate continuous improvement with respect to increasing job knowledge and proficiency related to biopharmaceutical industry engineering best practices and technologies, as well as technical understanding/problem solving capability. ​

7. Complies with requirements from CSL Behring’s Safety Program, including Health and Safety mandates and OSHA requirements. ​

8. Completes any other duties/responsibilities assigned by senior management. ​

Other Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the fire protection, alarm and control system.
• Maintain accurate records of fire safety inspections, testing fire protection systems, maintenance, and repairs. 
• Support Fire department audits.
• Interpret and apply applicable NFPA Standards to the system design/layout.
• Ensure fire systems are compliant with relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards inclusive of fire hazard classifications, classification of occupancy, partition/separations requirements and means of egress provisions.
• Responsible to support electrical engineering assigned duties.
• Create plans, perform equipment selection, load calculations and power system studies.
• Periodically review and update the Short Circuit Coordination Study.

• Performs data evaluation, design support, assist with reviewing electrical single lines, electrical plans, electrical control panel drawings, electrical equipment (pumps, motors, vfd’s, etc) for the utility plant.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or B.S. degree in an Engineering related filed.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience and a B.S.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience and a M.S.

• Must possess basic knowledge of core principles in various engineering disciplines
• Experience with architectural, MEP and P&ID drawings preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience interpreting electrical and control drawings.
• Knowledgeable of electrical design standards, IEEE, building code requirements, NFPA and OSHA life safety regulations to design, safety and maintenance.
• Working experience with electrical power distribution at 138kV, 15kV and 480v.
• Experience in fire alarm and smoke control systems.
• Knowledge of utility and mechanical systems (pumps, valves, materials).
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, while interfacing with multiple departments, working with internal customers to manage projects.
• Functional knowledge of cGMPs and manufacturing operations in FDA regulated facility
• Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $96,000 - $121,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.

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