Senior Facilities & HVAC Project Engineer

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Project Engineer to lead diverse project teams in enhancing productivity and safety within a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role involves analyzing production challenges, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in plant manufacturing, project management, and facility modifications. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a 401K plan.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with Company Match

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing and managing process equipment.
• Strong understanding of WFI water systems and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production issues and define projects to resolve them.
• Ensure project completion on time and within budget.

Skills

Plant Manufacturing Experience

Project Engineering

Process Equipment Design

Budgeting and Cost Control

Clean Room Experience

Programming (PLC, SCADA)

HVAC Systems

Aseptic Processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

The Sr Project Engineer will be responsible for providing the managerial and technical expertise necessary to direct the efforts of a project team. The project team consists of contractors from various crafts as well as members of department as assigned. Responsibilities include analysis, recommendation, implementation, cost justification and follow-up on projects designed to increase or improve productivity, capacity, or safety.

Responsibilities

• The Sr Project Engineer analyzes production and processing problems and initiate project definitions to resolve them.


• Ensure timely and within budget completion of the projects as assigned by his/her manager.


• Evaluates the feasibility of conceptual projects and prepares detailed analysis, including time and cost for completing the projects.


• Assures that assigned projects are in compliance with State, Federal and local codes which encompass environmental protection, FDA requirements, OSHA, and hazardous waste-related issues.


• Communicates and report status of each project to the management and department that sponsors the project.


• Maintains awareness of current pharmaceutical manufacturing needs and standards and initiates programs/projects to achieve the goal of facility being a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing site.


• Directs and coordinates activities of various vendors for each project to eliminate any potential conflict and assures that vendors comply with all the safety rules and regulations.


• Prepares URS, Risk Assessments, Safety Assessments associated with the project.


• Prepares specifications for projects to include all dimensions, electrical, HVAC and mechanical considerations.


• Develops bid packages by comparing vendors/contractors as selected.


• Selects contractor(s) and award jobs.


• Oversees/manage the execution of the project(s).

Requirements

• BS in engineering or equivalent related experience.


• Minimum 5 years of plant manufacturing experience.


• Minimum 5 years of hands on experience designing, specifying and installing process equipment and utility systems.


• Minimum 5 years of hands on experience facility modifications and construction management.


• Minimum 5 years of Project Engineering/Project Management Experience


• Must have a strong understanding of WFI water systems, process utilities, HVAC, BAS & Automation systems, programming, commissioning (PLC, SCADA, BAS)


• Clean Room experience and aseptic processing experience required


• Must be familiar with State, Federal and local codes.


• Requires a good understanding of budgeting and cost control.


• Must have working knowledge of AutoCad or SolidWorks


• Desired experience with critical utilities (WFI, OFCA, Clean Steam, HVAC).


• Process Control and Instrumentation experience strongly desired.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company match, and wellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.