We are hiring a Utilities Engineer to support the establishment of all utilities systems for the OFP site Durham. This role involves writing and reviewing system specifications, participating in design reviews, installing equipment, and overseeing commissioning, qualification, and SOP development. The engineer will also develop maintenance plans, provide training, and manage cost, quality, and schedule within their area of responsibility. All activities must be aligned with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program requirements.What We OfferLeading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidaysHealth, Dental and Vision Insurance – effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401(k) contribution plus optional company matchFamily focused benefits including 14 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition assistanceLife and disability insuranceEmployee referral awardsResponsibilitiesWrite and review specifications for black and clean utilitiesParticipate in design reviews and development of system specificationsSupport installation, commissioning, qualification and training activities for utilitiesDevelop SOPs, maintenance plans and training materialsEnsure all activities comply with quality and environmental regulationsProvide technical support to project teams as requiredSupport post‑handover technical development of facilities techniciansEstablish and maintain standards for procedures and maintenance plansMeet all safety and environmental requirements in performance of dutiesOther accountabilities as assignedRelationshipsReports to Senior Manager – OFP.Physical RequirementsMoves equipment and supplies weighing up to 33 pounds; operates and inspects manufacturing equipment using hands; requires standing for up to a 12‑hour shift; may need corrected vision 20/25, color vision, ladder use, elevated height work, work around odorous or hazardous materials; may require latex gloves; work in cold environments, confined spaces, loud noise with hearing protection, outdoor weather conditions; must pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks; no valid driver's license required.Essential FunctionsCreate and maintain system specifications for black & clean utilitiesSupport all design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and training activities for black & clean utilitiesProvide additional technical support to project teams as requiredAdhere to all quality and environmental regulations within area of responsibilitySupport technical development of facilities technicians after handover to LOBMaintain and establish standards for procedures and maintenance plansEnsure all safety and environmental requirements are met in the performance of dutiesOther accountabilities, as assignedQualificationsBachelor's Degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience requiredIf holding an associate's degree in an engineering field, a minimum of six (6) years internal NN experience in clean & black utilities or similar systems requiredTwo (2) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing facility preferredKnowledge and experience in operations, maintenance and design of cGMP utilities as well as working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) preferredKnowledge of black utilities systems including chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, vacuum and wastewater management an advantageKnowledge of clean utilities systems including process water, clean steam, process air, vacuum and cryogenic storage an advantageAbility to read and review design drawings (CAD) with basic understanding of P&ID, HVAC and electrical systems preferredUnderstanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT, validation protocols an advantageUnderstanding of complex product documentation and SOPs with attention to high‑level concepts an advantageComputer literacy with associated systems preferredAbility to plan, coordinate and prioritize activities to ensure optimal use of resources in the department preferredEqual Opportunity EmploymentWe commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Whether you are a part of supplying insulin for patients around the world, discovering the next breakthrough at one of our state-of-the-art research centres, working with us is truly life-changing.
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Change is a constant — change in lifestyle, change in technology, change all over. At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it.
We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future.
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In the video above, meet Marie Darting, one of our scientists, and hear more about her work as a formulation scientist, her perspective on development plans and the impact she feels her work has on people living with a chronic disease.
We were founded in 1923 and today we are a global healthcare company headquartered just outside Copenhagen, 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 diabetes.
With almost 100 years of experience, one of the broadest diabetes product portfolios in the healthcare industry, as well as an award-winning pipeline of innovative products, our success is built on our company values – the Novo Nordisk Way.