Onsite Utility Engineer III - HVAC & Electrical Reliability

U473 (FCRS = US473) Novartis Innovative Technologies Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 99,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Innovative Technologies Inc in Durham, NC seeks a Utility Engineer III to own and manage site utility, HVAC and electrical systems for compliant manufacturing operations.

You will lead installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical facility assets, drive changes to maintain validated states, and support inspections and audits in a highly regulated environment.

This onsite role offers growth, cross-functional collaboration, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in regulated environments.
• Experience supporting utility, HVAC, electrical, or facility systems in pharma/biotech settings.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain equipment in a validated state.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage site utility, electrical, and HVAC systems for compliant operations.
• Provide hands-on oversight for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Lead changes to maintain validated system states and write/approve procedures.
• Analyze issues and implement robust solutions to minimize downtime.
• Support regulatory inspections and internal audits with effective CAPAs.

Skills

Business Continuity

Cost Management

Operational Excellence

Quality Compliance

Technical Writing

Root Cause Analysis

Equipment Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree or equivalent in engineering/technical field

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Job description

Novartis Innovative Technologies Inc in Durham, NC seeks a Utility Engineer III to own and manage site utility, HVAC and electrical systems for compliant manufacturing operations.

You will lead installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical facility assets, drive changes to maintain validated states, and support inspections and audits in a highly regulated environment.

This onsite role offers growth, cross-functional collaboration, and a comprehensive benefits package.