Senior Utilities Engineer

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life we provide access at scale currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of lifes moments from birth to the end of life acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

Every day we rise to the challenge to make a difference and heres how the Senior Utilities Engineer role will make an impact:

Position summary:

The Senior Utilities Engineer is responsible for maintaining reliable compliant and efficient operation of site utilities and electrical systems supporting GMP manufacturing operations. The role supports maintenance troubleshooting projects compliance activities & energy optimization

Specific Technical/Functional/Professional Competencies:

• Prepare update and maintain operating maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for utility systems to ensure systems consistently run within approved operating limits.
• Ensure stable and compliant operation of all site utility systems including electrical distribution steam purified water BMS EMS and other GMP-related utilities.
• Apply maintenance and reliability practices that improve equipment performance minimize breakdowns and maintain utilities availability.
• Provide technical support for utilities modifications upgrades instrumentation automation systems PLCs SCADA/BMS platforms and related control systems.
• Lead troubleshooting activities for utilities and electrical systems using technical analysis and root cause investigations to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Ensure utilities systems are operated and maintained in line with GMP requirements EHS standards data integrity expectations and Viatris procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining utilities systems and engineering documentation in a compliant and inspection-ready condition.
• Identify operational safety compliance and continuity risks and take timely actions to control or escalate them when needed.
• Oversee utilities maintenance activities and ensure preventive predictive and corrective maintenance activities are completed effectively.
• Maintain proper control and availability of critical spare parts required for utilities and electrical systems operation.
• Follow up with contractors suppliers and service providers to ensure work quality compliance and timely execution.
• Provide technical support and on-job guidance to utilities technicians to strengthen technical knowledge and performance.
• Support change controls SOP revisions deviations CAPAs commissioning activities backup and restore activities and lifecycle-related activities for utilities systems.
• Support capital projects and represent utilities operations during reviews project execution commissioning and startup activities.
• Participate in selecting and reviewing utility equipment instruments and control systems to ensure suitability compliance and ease of maintenance.
• Identify and recommend system upgrades and capital improvement opportunities required to maintain utilities reliability and compliance.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption and improving utilities operating efficiency.
• Support building maintenance activities and site infrastructure improvement activities when required.
• Maintain close coordination with production quality EHS validation and other site functions to support smooth site operations.
• Manage utilities maintenance and operating expenses including budget follow-up forecasting variance review and risk assessment.
• Support organizational changes cross-functional activities and additional engineering assignments based on business needs.
• Follow up utilities performance indicators and engineering metrics related to system reliability compliance downtime reduction energy utilization and audit status. Bottom of Form

Experience and Knowledge:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Mechatronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in utilities and engineering functions within a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical engineering practices.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience in managing contractors service providers and technical projects.
• Good communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams.

At Viatris we offercompetitivesalaries benefitsandan inclusive environment where you can use your experiences perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.