Senior Utilities Manager

We are currently looking for a Senior Utilities Manager to join our team in Rockville, MD. In this role, you'll supervise the operation, maintenance, and installation of electrical equipment in the biopharmaceutical process facility, in accordance with GSK safety procedures and cGMPs. You will plan, coordinate, schedule, and oversee projects related to the electrical equipment infrastructure for plant operation. You will also be responsible for evaluating and developing technology, planning and implementing modifications and upgrades to electrical systems, and providing technical support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of all utility systems, including HVAC, steam, compressed air, water systems, and electrical systems.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), environmental regulations, and safety standards.

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime of utility systems.

• Lead the design and installation of electrical systems including low, medium, and high voltage infrastructure.

• Develop and optimize operation and maintenance procedures for electrical infrastructure.

• Supervises operation and maintenance of electrical distribution networks including transformers, switches, circuit breakers, contactors and control instrumentation.

• Manage vendors and consultants to ensure that contracts contain appropriate technical specifications and are delivered as required.

• Define electrical systems and controls required to meet plant objectives and define a detailed plan necessary to complete approved projects on schedule and within budget.

• Act as electrical engineering duty holder for site and maintain responsibility for all electrical ES requirement implementation.

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• BS in an Engineering discipline

• 10+ years' experience in critical utilities support

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Professional Engineering license is STRONGLY preferred (or actively working towards).

• Understanding and knowledge of utility systems used to support biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations; including but not limited to purified water pre-treatment and generation, clean steam, clean gas, compressors, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, electrical distribution, clean room air handlers, and building automation systems.

• Prior project experience in the electrical design, construction, and start-up of large bulk biopharmaceutical facilities including GMP utility systems

• Capable to manage projects to completion on time and within budget.

• Strong technical understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and electrical engineering practices, codes, and standards.

• Must be able to interact well with peers, subordinates, and senior personnel in scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines.

• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member on cross-functional and self-directed work teams.

• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

• Knowledge of VFDs, DC/AC Infrastructure, & High Voltage Experience.

• Strong technical background in NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E preferred.

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