Utility Engineer III

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Location:

• This position will be located in Durham NC and will be an onsite role.
• Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage site utility electrical and HVAC systems to ensure reliable compliant manufacturing operations
• Provide hands-on engineering oversight for installation maintenance troubleshooting and repair of critical facility assets
• Lead and control changes to utility and facility equipment to maintain validated and qualified system states
• Create review and approve operational procedures maintenance plans drawings and technical specifications
• Analyze complex equipment issues and deliver robust engineering solutions that minimize risk and downtime
• Support regulatory inspections and internal audits responding to observations with effective corrective actions
• Ensure ongoing compliance with good manufacturing practices Code of Federal Regulations and internal quality standards
• Oversee external vendors and service providers to ensure safe high-quality and timely execution of work
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability efficiency and operational excellence across utilities
• Monitor equipment performance and implement maintenance and reliability strategies aligned with site and global standards

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with at least five years relevant experience OR Associate degree diploma or certification in an engineering or skilled technical field with at least seven years relevant experience OR equivalent work experience of nine or more years supporting engineering maintenance or automation systems in regulated industries
• Demonstrated experience supporting utility HVAC electrical or facility systems within pharmaceutical biotechnology or similar regulated environments
• Proven ability to own maintain and improve equipment and systems in a validated state
• Strong technical writing skills with experience creating reviewing and approving regulated documentation
• Applied knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving to resolve complex technical issues
• Hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting building management systems and industrial programmable logic controllers
• Solid project management capabilities with experience leading projects from initiation through completion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and cross-functional teams

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $98700 and $183000 annually

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to or call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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