Utilities Engineer

CSL; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Behring is seeking an Utilities Engineer in Kankakee, IL to design, engineer, and support safety and quality in Clean Steam, Purified Water, WFI, HVAC, and other utility systems. The role collaborates with operations, maintenance, validation, and quality teams to maintain high reliability and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes cGMP compliance, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement in biopharmaceutical engineering practices, with a base salary in a broad market range

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of engineering experience in a GMP environment.
• Knowledge of utility systems and electrical power distribution.
• Familiar with CMMS and quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve operational performance of utility systems leveraging industry trends and new technologies.
• Support maintenance strategy and CMMS data integrity; drive reliability improvements.
• Manage documentation: specifications, SOPs, and system drawings.
• Execute maintenance programs; develop preventive maintenance procedures with Reliability Engineering.
• Monitor KPIs for Safety, Quality, and Reliability; analyze equipment performance.
• Support deviations and investigations (CAPAs and OOTs); assist root-cause analysis.
• Participate in capital projects related to utility system shutdowns and startups.

Skills

Engineering experience

GMP knowledge

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Utility systems knowledge

Electrical power distribution

ASME BPE knowledge

ISPE Baseline Guides

USP compliance

EU GMP

ISO standards

CFRs

Biopharmaceutical processes

Quality Management

CMMS knowledge

MS Project

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Purpose

The Utilities Engineer is responsible for design, engineering, safety, and quality support in the following utility equipment systems:

Clean Steam, Purified Water, WFI and RO Systems, HVAC Systems, Plant Steam Systems, Process Chillers, Compressed/Process Air, Nitrogen, Refrigeration Process, Alcohol Distillation and Recovery Process systems for the Kankakee facility.

This individual will work closely with a cross-functional team to meet the needs of the groups they support.

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. 
   1. Accountable for the operational improvement of the utility systems based upon industry trends and emerging technologies:
   
   
   
   • Provide engineering support to address operational / compliance issues and to ensure equipment is maintained at a level required to provide high reliability maximizing useful life.
   
   
   • Provide engineering support to operations, maintenance, manufacturing, automation, quality assurance, validation, reliability engineering and project engineering.
   
   
   • Manage system documentation including creation, review, updates, and approval of technical specifications, operating procedures, and system drawings.
   
   
   
   


2. 
   2. Accountable for the Utility Reliability Program:
   
   
   
   • Execute the maintenance strategy for new and modified equipment.
   
   
   • Management of CMMS data integrity and execution of Reliability Centered Maintenance Improvements.
   
   
   • Develop preventative maintenance procedures for utility systems in collaboration with the Reliability Engineering department ensuring maintenance programs are implemented.
   
   
   • Continuous Improvement of maintenance PM's, BOM's and Spare Parts.
   
   
   
   


3. 
   3. Manage and monitor KPI's:
   
   
   
   • Measure and ensure compliant performance in Safety, Quality and Reliability.
   
   
   • Utilize control systems to monitor, trend and verify equipment performance and downtime.
   
   
   
   


4. 
   4. Ensure cGMP compliance of all utility systems to meet regulatory compliance:
   
   
   
   • Equipment is maintained at a level required to provide high reliability maximizing useful life.
   
   
   • Review environmental monitoring and laboratory sample release test results.
   
   
   • Manage deviations, investigations (CAPAs and OOTs) with on-time closure.
   
   
   • Support root cause analysis during investigations.
   
   
   • Ensure training have on-time closure, and KPI performance metrics are met.
   
   
   
   


5. 
   5. Support all scheduled capital projects related to utility system shutdowns, tie-ins and system startup.


6. 
   6. Demonstrate continuous improvement with respect to increasing job knowledge and proficiency related to biopharmaceutical industry engineering best practices and technologies, as well as technical understanding/problem solving capability.


7. 
   7. Complies with requirements from CSL Behring's Safety Program, including Health and Safety mandates and OSHA requirements.


8. 
   8. Completes any other duties/responsibilities assigned by senior management.

Position Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred or B.S. degree in an Engineering related field.

Experience

• 1+ years of engineering experience in a GMP or highly regulated environment.


• Must possess basic knowledge of core principles in various engineering disciplines (fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics etc.).


• Knowledge of utility systems (Clean and Plant Utility Systems).


• Knowledge of electrical power distribution at 115kV, 15kV and 480v.


• Knowledge of industry standards and guidelines such as ASME BPE, ISPE Baseline Guides, USP, EU GMP, ISO standards and CFRs.


• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical process operation and process control, utility and mechanical systems (pumps, valves, materials).


• Experience with Quality Management and Change Control Systems.


• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.


• Computer skills: MS Project and AutoCAD preferred.

Competencies

• Drives Results


• Customer Focus


• Integrity


• Collaboration

The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $89,000 - $105,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

Our Benefits

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You Belong at CSL

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.