Utilities Engineer

FITS, LLC; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS, LLC is looking for a qualified candidate with expertise in pharmaceutical utility systems for a pivotal role in enhancing operations at their facility in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The ideal applicant will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have extensive experience managing utility systems effectively in a regulated environment.

This position involves providing technical support, leading troubleshooting efforts, and participating in project execution and compliance considerations that enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience with utility systems in a regulated environment.
• Experience with chillers, boilers, cooling towers and pumps.
• Ability to lead troubleshooting efforts and provide technical support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for daily operations.
• Lead troubleshooting on manufacturing interruptions.
• Assist in the development of process Control Strategy.
• Evaluate projects focusing on economic, safety, and environmental impacts.

Skills

Communication skills (English and Spanish)

Expertise in pharmaceutical utility systems

Project management and execution

Troubleshooting and lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Process Control Systems

P&IDs

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred) and a minimum of five (5) years of experience with utility systems in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills (English and Spanish).
• Shift: Administrative and according to business needs.
• Experience in:
  • Extensive expertise in pharmaceutical utility systems, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, compressors, pumps, fuel systems, and associated infrastructure, with proven experience in equipment assessment, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
  • Strong capital project and recapitalization, including development of URS, project charters, scopes of work, CAPEX justifications, vendor selection, cost estimates, and execution of multi-year asset replacement programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to assist in daily operations.
• Provide technical support for floor operations.
• Lead troubleshooting and investigation on unexpected issues leading to manufacturing interruptions or delays.
• Provide technical expertise for installation, operation, maintenance, and reliability of process equipment.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure issues are addressed quickly and documented correctly.
• Assist in the development of the process Control Strategy.
• Perform project evaluations and business case development.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Change control generation for the projects assigned.
• Development of user specifications & project charter.
• Participate in project meetings for planning and execution.
• Support startup activities.
• Provide guidance on key elements of return-to-service requirements for equipment after interventions, such as maintenance.
• Write/review operational procedures or special instructions as needed.
• Work on the development of maintenance strategies (equipment ID, spares, job plans) applicable to the projects assigned.
• Support automation activities related to projects/operations.
• Serve as an integrator for electrical, mechanical, process and building infrastructure to provide solutions that can help to reduce energy and water consumption in a cost-effective approach.
• Evaluate process from an economical, safety and environmental point of view to identify areas for improvement.
• Assure safety and environmental procedures and change control requirements are followed during the execution of the projects and operational modifications.
• Support and lead process improvement initiatives within the Utilities Operations (Root Cause Analysis, FMEA & A3 exercise, etc.).
• Modify, review and approve P&IDs.
• Ensure compliance with Learning Plan due dates.