Field Engineer, Utilities Maintenance - ELECTRICAL

Boehringer Ingelheim; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Field Engineer, Utilities Maintenance to support electro-mechanical equipment in our manufacturing environments. You will perform troubleshooting, PM execution, testing, repairing, and implementing improvements to ensure reliability and production continuity.

The role focuses on Electrical, HVAC/R, or Boiler Operations with required licenses, and 5+ years of maintenance experience. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing/ops.
• Electrical: Journeyman Electrician License preferred; supervisory experience a plus.
• HVAC/R: EPA Universal Refrigeration Technician; supervisory experience preferred.
• Boiler Operations: 1st class boiler operator license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains utility equipment supporting production schedules and quality requirements
• Troubleshoots and implements corrective action where equipment experiences performance issues
• Identifies, determines, and seeks approvals within guidelines for equipment upgrades to enhance performance and reliability
• Supports training of equipment owner & maintenance personnel relative to operations and care of electro-mechanical equipment
• Assists and supports engineering projects involving electro-mechanical applications relative to all facets of design, scope, performance parameters, testing and implementation
• Follows Company policy and SOP's relative to all aspects of this position including financial, environmental health and safety, training etc
• Coordinates with Planner/Scheduler and supervisors to ensure that adequate scheduling information is communicated and that work orders are completed within compliance windows
• Performs additional duties as assigned by manager, to support operations
• Utilizes CMMS per SOP to assure proper documentation of work as well as compliance with preventive maintenance (PM) requirements and timelines, including the development of such PM requirements
• Keeps current on new technologies impacting self-knowledge and the equipment

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Electro-mechanical

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees. The Field Engineer, Utilities Maintenance provides input to support engineering activities relative to design, estimating, proposing and implementation of projects involving electro-mechanical applications in setup, testing and acceptance of new equipment applications. Hands-on work for this position will include troubleshooting, PM execution, testing, repairing, modifying/improving and all aspects relative to good maintenance practices, equipment reliability and performance. The incumbent will have a designated focus on equipment within one of the following specialties:

• Electrical – Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all facilities electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery, including, but not limited to equipment, security, communications, and alarm systems
• HVAC/R – Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all facilities HVAC systems including compressors, chillers, air handling units and related equipment. Capable of troubleshooting and repairing low pressure boilers/water heaters and associated equipment. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all coolers, freezers, refrigerators, and incubators
• Boiler Operations – Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs the site steam and condensate system, including, but not limited to steam boilers, water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, steam & condensate distribution system. Also performs equipment alarm system monitoring and notification while on site

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees. The Field Engineer, Utilities Maintenance provides input to support engineering activities relative to design, estimating, proposing and implementation of projects involving electro-mechanical applications in setup, testing and acceptance of new equipment applications. Hands-on work for this position will include troubleshooting, PM execution, testing, repairing, modifying/improving and all aspects relative to good maintenance practices, equipment reliability and performance. The incumbent will have a designated focus on equipment within one of the following specialties:

• Electrical – Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all facilities electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery, including, but not limited to equipment, security, communications, and alarm systems
• HVAC/R – Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all facilities HVAC systems including compressors, chillers, air handling units and related equipment. Capable of troubleshooting and repairing low pressure boilers/water heaters and associated equipment. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all coolers, freezers, refrigerators, and incubators
• Boiler Operations – Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs the site steam and condensate system, including, but not limited to steam boilers, water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, steam & condensate distribution system. Also performs equipment alarm system monitoring and notification while on site

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains utility equipment supporting production schedules and quality requirements
• Troubleshoots and implements corrective action where equipment experiences performance issues
• Identifies, determines, and seeks approvals within guidelines for equipment upgrades to enhance performance and reliability
• Supports training of equipment owner & maintenance personnel relative to operations and care of electro-mechanical equipment
• Assists and supports engineering projects involving electro-mechanical applications relative to all facets of design, scope, performance parameters, testing and implementation
• Follows Company policy and SOP's relative to all aspects of this position including financial, environmental health and safety, training etc
• Coordinates with Planner/Scheduler and supervisors to ensure that adequate scheduling information is communicated and that work orders are completed within compliance windows
• Performs additional duties as assigned by manager, to support operations
• Utilizes CMMS per SOP to assure proper documentation of work as well as compliance with preventive maintenance (PM) requirements and timelines, including the development of such PM requirements
• Keeps current on new technologies impacting self-knowledge and the equipment

Requirements

• High school degree or GED required with a minimum of five (5) years maintenance experience in a manufacturing, operations, or similar environment

Additional requirement based on area of focus:

• Electrical: National Joint Apprenticeship Training - Journeyman Electrician License required. Supervisory or crew/job project leadership experience preferred
• HVAC/R: Trained and EPA certified Universal Refrigeration Technician. Supervisory or job project leadership experience preferred
• Boiler Operations - 1st class boiler operator license with experience in operation of high-pressure boiler

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com