Control Room Technician - Global GMP Automation & Support

Novo Nordisk A/S; Powhatan (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with company match

Parental & family leave

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking a Plant Facilities/Automation Support specialist to operate and monitor multiple plant facilities from a centralized center. You will prioritize alarms, assist engineers, and help improve control systems while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience), 2+ years in facilities or utilities, and strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a technical field required; High School Diploma with four years in facilities may be considered.
• Minimum of two years in facilities, utilities, or manufacturing automated systems control & operations.
• Minimum of five years facilities/utilities experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP utilities, FDA, OSHA in a regulated environment preferred.
• Familiarity with plant utilities: chilled water, steam, compressed air, wastewater, HVAC, water purification.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical site support for automation projects and system improvements.
• Prioritize and follow up on alarm conditions and abnormal trends across systems.
• Review and document anomalies for root cause and clearance.
• Maintain standards and procedures for control room and automation systems.
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification and training for Site Support systems.
• Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of all control systems (BMS, PCS, Life Safety).
• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance staff for plant operations.
• Adhere to quality and environmental regulations and safety requirements.

Skills

Facilities experience

CAD reading

System troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Technical Associate's degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking a Plant Facilities/Automation Support specialist to operate and monitor multiple plant facilities from a centralized center. You will prioritize alarms, assist engineers, and help improve control systems while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience), 2+ years in facilities or utilities, and strong communication across teams.