Senior Utility Engineer – Onsite Pharma Ops

Novartis Group Companies; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies in Durham, NC seeks an experienced Utility Engineer III to own and optimize site utility, HVAC, and electrical systems. You will oversee installation, maintenance, and repairs of critical facilities, driving changes to maintain validated states and supporting inspections and audits.

Responsibilities include creating procedures, resolving complex equipment issues, and leading cross-functional teams to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience supporting utility, HVAC, electrical, or facility systems in regulated environments
• Proven ability to own, maintain, and improve equipment in a validated state
• Strong technical writing and regulated documentation experience
• Root cause analysis and structured problem solving experience
• Hands-on troubleshooting with equipment and control systems
• Project management capabilities across full lifecycle of projects
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Own and manage site utility, electrical, and HVAC systems to ensure reliable manufacturing operations
• Provide hands-on engineering oversight for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical facility assets
• Lead changes to utility and facility equipment to maintain validated states
• Create, review, and approve operational procedures, maintenance plans, drawings, and specs
• Analyze complex equipment issues and deliver robust engineering solutions to minimize downtime
• Support regulatory inspections and internal audits with effective corrective actions
• Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP, CFR, and internal standards
• Oversee external vendors and service providers for safe, high-quality work
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance reliability and efficiency across utilities
• Monitor equipment performance and implement maintenance strategies aligned with standards

Skills

Business Continuity

Cost Management

Operational Excellence

Quality Compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree or diploma in engineering or skilled technical field

Equivalent work experience in regulated industries

Tools

Building Management Systems

Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies in Durham, NC seeks an experienced Utility Engineer III to own and optimize site utility, HVAC, and electrical systems. You will oversee installation, maintenance, and repairs of critical facilities, driving changes to maintain validated states and supporting inspections and audits.

Responsibilities include creating procedures, resolving complex equipment issues, and leading cross-functional teams to implement improvements.