Senior Facilities & HVAC Project Engineer

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Wellness program

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC is seeking a Sr Project Engineer to lead a cross-functional project team in pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will analyze problems, define projects, ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, and coordinate vendors while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires a BS in engineering with 5+ years in plant manufacturing, strong knowledge of process utilities, HVAC, automation, and clean room operations; experience with WFI and aseptic processing is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or equivalent related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of plant manufacturing experience.
• Experience designing, specifying and installing process equipment and utility systems.
• Hands-on experience with facility modifications and construction management.
• Project Engineering/Management experience required.
• Knowledge of WFI, process utilities, HVAC, automation and BAS.
• Clean Room and aseptic processing experience required.
• Knowledge of state, federal and local codes; budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production problems and initiate project definitions to resolve them.
• Ensure timely and within budget completion of projects.
• Evaluate feasibility of conceptual projects with time and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with codes including FDA, OSHA and hazardous waste.
• Communicate project status to sponsoring management.
• Maintain awareness of pharmaceutical manufacturing needs and standards.
• Coordinate vendors and ensure safety compliance.
• Prepare URS, risk assessments and safety assessments.
• Prepare project specifications for electrical, HVAC and mechanical.
• Develop bid packages and select contractors.
• Oversee execution of projects.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Vendor management

AutoCAD/SolidWorks

PLC/SCADA/BAS

Clean room / aseptic

WFI & process utilities

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.