Senior Mechanical Utilities Engineer

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Sr. Mechanical Utilities Engineer to join our team in Rockville, MD.

In this role you’ll be a technical resource for the design, installation, qualification, maintenance, and improvement of utility systems located at the GMS Rockville site.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead engineering projects as assigned to meet technical, budget and schedule goals.
• Lead in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems with consideration to new processing technologies or strategies.

This may include assessing an economic, environmental, quality, conservation, or productivity impact while generating engineering reports.

• Use OE Tools to gather and analyze data on equipment issues in order to identify the root cause of the problem and generate possible solutions based upon the facts gathered and create measurable improvements.
• Lead discussions and recommend solutions with key customer groups in order to gain a consensus on the repair or modification plans.
• Develop a project plan and budget, and then implement the approved modifications, following up to ensure the desired result has been achieved.

Document plans and modifications in an appropriate manner. Capable to utilize project management tools such as MS Project, etc.

• Prepare or review operation, safety, and maintenance procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Mentor and assist in skills development of other engineers within the department. Provide training to staff involved in the use or maintenance of equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Delegate project duties within the department or value stream team and understand the execution of those duties. Supervise the activities of contractors.
• Re-enforce EHS rules and policies within work area.
• Elevate any identified EHS risks, for which assistance is needed in order to mitigate, through tiered accountability.

The Senior Mechanical Utilities Engineer may be responsible for making departmental decisions concerning maintenance and repair of the building clean and dirty infrastructure and equipment and providing input to the Critical Utilities Associate Director when contributing to the decision making process for items affecting the site as a whole.

The typical work hours for this position are a standard workday and 40-hour work week however after-hours support may be required on occasion.

Some travel may be required

Basic Qualifications :

• BS Degree in Engineering
• At least 5 years’ experience as a utilities / facility engineer in the biopharmaceutical / pharmaceutical industry.

Preferred Qualifications :

• At least 10 years of engineering experience preferred.
• Knowledge of utility systems used to support bio / pharmaceutical manufacturing operations; including but not limited to purified water pre-treatment and generation, clean steam, clean gas, compressors, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, electrical panels, diesel generators, clean room air handlers, and building automation systems preferred.

Capable to learn above mentioned systems required.

• Prior project engineering experience required
• Capable to manage projects to completion on time and within budget.
• Must be able to interact well with peers and senior personnel in scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a leader or member on cross functional and self-directed work teams.
• Professional engineering license preferred
• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

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