Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Critical Utilities Specialist. In this role you will develop and implement the asset management strategy for all associated equipment.

You will work within our Engineering Team and with other Site Groups to develop the knowledge of the site operations requirement so as to ensure that there are robust asset management systems in place for our critical 24/7 x 365 operations.

The role works with the Utilities Planner and the wider Utilities team to coordinate and manage service provider activity to ensure that the site is a safe site and our critical assets are reliable. The role will report to the Utilities Manager.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Ensure compliance to all Safety, regulatory GMP and Environmental requirements.
• Work with technicians and other functions to develop and enhance our Predictive and Preventative maintenance program to ensure designated site equipment operate safe and reliable. Optimise work tasks, ensure spare parts, tools or other services are available when required.
• Investigate equipment failures or deviations to find root cause and implement effective Corrective and Preventative Actions.
• Provide technical training to colleagues.
• Develop and manage KPI’s – i.e. People, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance.
• Support Engineering Excellence Initiatives – participate in local and corporate programs.
• Implementation of OpEx Projects to support asset reliability.
• Alarm Oversight and Management for assigned assets.
• Pursues and use new technologies and methodologies.
• Own the initiation, management and closure of change initiatives.
• Support Auditing activities on the site.
• Point of escalation for any assigned equipment issues.
• Lead the completion of Problem Solving on designated equipment issues.
• Own all assigned Quality or EHS Deviations, Investigations and CAPA’s.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• An engineering qualification with evidence of continuous professional development.
• Having a minimum of 3 years in an Engineering role with extensive cGMP experience, ideally covering GMP Critical Utilities Equipment Engineering.
• Experience of operation and maintenance of utilities in a biologics facility which should include Water, Steam, HVAC and Electrical Systems
• Knowledgeable of mechanical, electrical, control and automation systems maintenance requirements.
• Experience of writing Operating Procedures, root cause analysis and writing GMP deviation investigations.
• Experience of continuous improvement and maintenance optimisation techniques.
• Some experience of data analytics, reviewing of trends and development and management of alerts.
• Working knowledge of SAP or another Maintenance Management System.
• Knowledge and Experience of Utilities Safety requirements, Statutory Inspections and Contractor Management
• Excellent organising and planning skills along with verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a cross functional collaborative environment.
• High level of attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
• Confidence to respond positively when under pressure.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.

Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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Job Posting End Date:

04/11/2025

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