Control Room Technician API

Novo Nordisk A/S; Powhatan (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

14 paid holidays

Health, Dental & Vision insurance from

8% 401K company match

Tuition assistance

Life & disability insurance

Employee referral rewards

Paid parental & family medical leave

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking an experienced Facilities/Utilities Specialist to operate and monitor multiple plant facilities from a central control center within our DAPI-US site in North Carolina. You will prioritize alarms, support troubleshooting, and coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations.

Ideal candidates have a technical associate degree and at least five years in manufacturing utilities, with strong CAD/SCADA skills, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree and hands-on experience in facilities/utilities in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years facilities/utilities experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in facilities/utilities or manufacturing automated systems control & operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for site & automation project execution.
• Prioritize alarm conditions and abnormal trends across systems.
• Investigate and document system or operational anomalies.
• Establish and maintain standards for control room & automation systems.
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification and training for Site Support systems.
• Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of control systems (BMS, PCS, Life Safety).
• Assist engineers and maintenance for troubleshooting and optimization.
• Follow all quality & environmental regulations in area of responsibility.
• Adhere to plant safety & environmental requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Safety & regulatory awareness

Troubleshooting & problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in a technical field

Equivalent industrial/military training

Tools

CAD

SCADA

Job description

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At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

Operate & monitor multiple plant facilities & site support systems from a centralized control center for the DAPI-US facility. Prioritize, communicate & follow up on system alarm & warning conditions & abnormal trends. Support the automation, controls & facilities engineers in operational troubleshooting & problem solving, system improvement & testing & data trends development. Assist maintenance team with equipment & systems shutdown, start-up, LOTO & EHS permitting. Establish & maintain positive working relationships with internal & external engineering team & stakeholders.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Operations - Utilities & RMS.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical support for site & automation project execution, as required
• Prioritize, communicate & follow up on alarm & warning conditions & abnormal trends on all applicable systems
• Review, investigate & document system, or operational anomalies for cause & clearance
• Assist in establishing & maintaining standards & operational procedures for control room & automation systems
• Support the installation, commissioning, qualification & training activities for all Site Support systems & controls
• Support consistent operation, maintenance & response for all control systems (BMS, PCS, Life Safety)
• Support the engineers & facilities maintenance personnel as required for successful plant operations including troubleshooting & optimization activities
• Adhere to all quality & environmental regulations within area of responsibility
• Adhere to all plant safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Participate in systematic problem-solving efforts
• Other accountabilities, as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a technical field, or an equivalent industrial, military, or vocational training combined with experience required
• Minimum of five (5) years facilities/utilities experience in a manufacturing facility preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years in facilities, utilities, or manufacturing automated systems control & operations required
• Knowledge & experience in the operations, maintenance & design of cGMP utilities as well as working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) preferred
• Proficiency in most of the following utility systems: chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, vacuum, wastewater, HVAC, vacuum, water purification, nitrogen storage/distribution & clean steam required
• Prior qualification/work experience required in operating plant or facilities via control systems required
• Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID, PFD, HVAC, electrical systems & equipment schematics preferred
• Understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT, commissioning & validation protocols preferred
• Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts preferred
• Computer literacy with associated systems preferred
• Ability to prioritize equipment & system issues based on environmental or safety risk, production impact, & operational need preferred
• Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels preferred

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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.