Utilities Maintenance Technician II-Nights at Novo Nordisk

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains.  Our legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At IFP, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career.  Are you ready to realize your potential?  Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
 

The Position

Support & improve all facility maintenance efforts including preventive/predictive maintenance efforts, repairs, troubleshooting, & new equipment installation. Execution & improvement of Preventative & Predictive Maintenance for Facilities & Utility equipment. Support & participate in plant Shutdown activities for Facilities & Utility equipment. Coach & participate in A3/3C problem solving.

Relationships

Manager.

Essential Functions

• Effective Root Cause Analysis using Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) tools such as 3C/A3
• Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on systems & equipment
• Operate, monitor, control equipment, systems & processes as assigned
• Review SOP’s & PM documentation & others as required
• Support & implementation of Facilities & Utilities Equipment reliability improvement projects
• Train other Facilities Maintenance Technicians in areas of expertise & aggressively learn systems & equipment outside of own expertise
• Participate in plant Shutdown planning & execution
• Actively engage in the growth & development of the Facility Maintenance Team, as required
• Ensure that all Maintenance activities are documented in SAP & communicated in the shift turnover reports
• Actively use the Daily Standard Work Tool to account for the day-to-day activities
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid drivers license.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in relevant field of study from an accredited University required
• May consider a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of seven (7) years of utilities-related work experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Minimum of five (5) years of utilities- related work experience, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required
• Held a leadership role with responsibilities that have included but not limited to leading groups of three or more technicians in daily activities, building work schedules, following up on unresolved issues, ordering parts etc. preferred
• Knowledgeable in the following systems: Compressed Air, HVAC/R Systems, High Pressure/Low Pressure Steam, Clean/Purified Steam, WFI Systems, RO/WFI Pre-treatment, Chill Water Systems, BMS (Building Management System) & Instrumentation & Electrical systems preferred
• Ability & experience with automated records systems such as SAP, schematics, wiring diagrams & other engendered documentations preferred
• Proven expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution, checking results, & revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan preferred
• Ability to lead & guide fellow technicians with daily tasks & activities preferred

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.