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Facilities Engineering Area Associate III

Employer
Novo Nordisk
Location
West Lebanon, NH
Start date
Jul 31, 2024
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Discipline
Administration, Facilities
Required Education
High School or equivalent
Position Type
Full time
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Job Details

About the Department     

Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications. It’s not your average production site – it’s a tight-knit, supportive community working together to contribute to a better tomorrow for our patients. Ethics and quality are held in the highest regard, and a patient-focused mindset guides everything we do. We’re looking for individuals who are self-starters with a strong work ethic to join our team. At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?

 

The Position

Responsible for completing engineering project activities within safety, quality, environmental, budget and schedule requirements. At the direction of the Supervisor and more Senior Engineers, provide support including facilities engineering, design, project coordination, start-up, and troubleshooting of utilities and facility areas and systems. Ensures all work and documentation are in accordance with cGMP, NNUSBPI, and corporate guidelines.

 

This role is a full-time onsite based role at our West Lebanon, NH site. Relocation assistance is available for selected candidate.

 

Relationships

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Facilities Engineering & Metrology 

 

Number of subordinates with direct/indirect referral: None

 

Essential Functions

  • Provides support to designated operation areas and projects which may include the following activities:
  • Provides engineering support for facility/equipment additions through all project phases
  • For small projects responsible for funding request, procurement, installation, engineering start up, commissioning, validation activities, and project close out related to GMP and non-GMP systems and equipment for assigned projects. May be assigned supporting role for same activities for larger projects
  • Coordinates and executes troubleshooting of facilities, utilities, and equipment to support deviations, corrective actions and related manufacturing impact or quality issues
  • Documents tracking and evaluating operational trends or issues in collaboration with quality, mfg. sciences and manufacturing
  • Investigates deviations, and implements corrective/preventative actions via change requests, document change controls, procedural improvements and developing training
  • Utilizes the quality system to implement changes associated with technical operations, engineering, and/or validation (generate, execute, and evaluate change requests)
  • Ability to manage multi-disciplined projects, with minimal supervision
  • Work on cross-functional teams with Validation, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Quality Control, Facilities, and Quality Assurance
  • Responible for assembling and/or updating project documentation which may include drawings, turn over packages (TOP’s), SOP’s, risk assessments, IAW applicable procedures
  • Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes
  • Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    • Education and Certifications:
    • High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience within one or more of the following areas facilities/manufacturing/utilities/engineering or a Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline with eight (8) or more years’ experience
  • Work Experience:
  • Minimum of five (5) years in GMP Environment preferred
  • Previous experience in clean room and GMP applications preferred
  • Industrial training which includes a good understanding of mechanical, electrical, piping, and facility systems preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Requires thorough understanding of cGMP’s, established manufacturing practices and procedures, and compliance with GMP, QS, and ISO regulations and guidelines
  • Understanding of manufacturing facilities, equipment, and maintenance a plus
  • Ability to read/review/modify design drawings with understanding of P&ID, HVAC, Architectural and/or Electrical systems preferred
  • Knowledgeable of one or more Utilities systems to include but not limited to; Electrical, HVAC, Refrigeration, Chilled Water or Glycol systems, Plant Steam, WFI & Clean Steam preferred
  • Must be proficient with MSWord, MS Excel, MS Project, and Visio
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects of moderate to high complexity
  • Knowledge of validation philosophy and application required
  • Knowledgeable in Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Must have strong communication skills and ability to work in a high-paced team-oriented environment
  • Physical Requirements

    The ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, and walk. The ability to bend, push, pull, lift, finger, feel, and grasp. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. Lifting up to 33 lbs. / 15 kgs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or constantly to move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analyzing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including: noise, vibration, inside and outside conditions including temperature changes, extreme cold, extreme heat; proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals, close quarters and narrow aisles or passageways. Local and International Travel: 0-10%.

    We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

     

    At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

     

    Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

     

    If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

    Company

    Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 54,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information visit novonordisk.com.

    Our US Research & Development hub, located in the Greater Boston area, brings together the best talent to drive life science innovation. Located in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge, our teams reflect the full scope of R&D, from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future by creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. By combining the speed and agility of biotech with the quality, resources, and stability of a large pharmaceutical company, our US R&D hub will benefit from the best of both worlds to develop new medicines that meet the needs of patients.

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    Phone
    617-612-6200
    Location
    75 Hayden Avenue
    Lexington
    MA
    02421
    United States

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