Pharma Utilities Engineer: Reliability & Compliance

Siegfried; Pennsville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Siegfried USA in Pennsville, NJ is seeking an experienced Utility Engineer to maintain and optimize site utility systems, including steam, condensate, chilled water, HVAC, nitrogen, and purified water. You will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, SHE, and vendors to ensure safe, compliant operation and timely capital projects.

The role emphasizes reliability, cGMP compliance, and continual improvement, with opportunities to lead maintenance strategies, support change control,

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering or related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in utility engineering or related manufacturing field.
• Experience with industrial utility systems (steam, condensate, chilled water, cooling water, compressed air, nitrogen, purified water, wastewater, HVAC).
• Experience reading P&IDs and equipment drawings; CMMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering support for site utility systems including steam, condensate, chilled water, cooling water, plant air, nitrogen, purified water, wastewater, HVAC, and related distribution systems.
• Monitors utility system performance and identifies opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, safety, and compliance.
• Supports troubleshooting of utility system failures, process interruptions, and recurring equipment issues.
• Develops and implements corrective and preventive actions to reduce utility-related downtime and operational risk.
• Reviews and optimizes preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for utility equipment and infrastructure.
• Supports capital and expense projects by providing utility engineering input on scope, design, equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and turnover.
• Reviews utility system drawings, P&IDs, specifications, equipment documentation, and maintenance records for accuracy and completeness.
• Assists with utility system capacity evaluations, risk assessments, and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Works with Maintenance and Operations to prioritize utility work, coordinate system outages, and support shutdown planning.
• Supports investigation of utility-related deviations, incidents, failures, and compliance concerns.
• Ensures utility systems are maintained in accordance with applicable cGMP, SHE, regulatory, and engineering standards.
• Supports change control, management of change, commissioning, qualification, and documentation activities as required.
• Coordinates with vendors, contractors, and service providers to support inspections, repairs, testing, and improvement projects.
• Identifies opportunities for energy reduction, water conservation, waste reduction, and utility cost improvement.
• Provides technical guidance and training to Maintenance, Operations, and other site personnel as needed.
• Assists in the implementation and optimization of CMMS data, work plans, spare parts, and equipment history for utility assets.
• Maintains close communication with site and corporate engineering teams regarding utility performance, project status, and improvement opportunities.
• Adheres to personal moral, ethical, legal, and behavioral conduct in compliance with the Siegfried Code of Conduct.
• Ensures implementation and adherence to all applicable SHE and cGMP regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Planning skills

MS Office365

Education

BS degree in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

P&ID interpretation

Job description

Siegfried USA in Pennsville, NJ is seeking an experienced Utility Engineer to maintain and optimize site utility systems, including steam, condensate, chilled water, HVAC, nitrogen, and purified water. You will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, SHE, and vendors to ensure safe, compliant operation and timely capital projects.

The role emphasizes reliability, cGMP compliance, and continual improvement, with opportunities to lead maintenance strategies, support change control,