Control Room Technician API

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton NC sits on 825000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment and houses the Fermentation Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisks innovative oral products. At API youll 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 14weeks 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

Operate & monitor multiple plant facilities & site support systems from a centralized control center for the DAPI-US facility. Prioritize communicate & follow up on system alarm & warning conditions & abnormal trends. Support the automation controls & facilities engineers in operational troubleshooting & problem solving system improvement & testing & data trends development. Assist maintenance team with equipment & systems shutdown start-up LOTO & EHS permitting. Establish & maintain positive working relationships with internal & external engineering team & stakeholders.

Relationships

Reports to Manager Operations - Utilities & RMS.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical support for site & automation project execution as required
• Prioritize communicate & follow up on alarm & warning conditions & abnormal trends on all applicable systems
• Review investigate & document system or operational anomalies for cause & clearance
• Assist in establishing & maintaining standards & operational procedures for control room & automation systems
• Support the installation commissioning qualification & training activities for all Site Support systems & controls
• Support consistent operation maintenance & response for all control systems (BMS PCS Life Safety)
• Support the engineers & facilities maintenance personnel as required for successful plant operations including troubleshooting & optimization activities
• Adhere to all quality & environmental regulations within area of responsibility
• Drive continuous process improvement using cLEAN concepts
• Adhere to all plant safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Participate in systematic problem-solving efforts
• 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. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 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. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a technical field or an equivalent industrial military or vocational training combined with experience required
• Minimum of five (5) years facilities/utilities experience in a manufacturing facility preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years in facilities utilities or manufacturing automated systems control & operations required
• Knowledge & experience in the operations maintenance & design of cGMP utilities as well as working in a regulated environment (FDA cGMP OSHA) preferred
• Proficiency in most of the following utility systems: chilled water plant steam compressed air vacuum wastewater HVAC vacuum water purification nitrogen storage/distribution & clean steam required
• Prior qualification/work experience required in operating plant or facilities via control systems required
• Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID PFD HVAC electrical systems & equipment schematics preferred
• Understanding of technical documents such as URS SAT FAT commissioning & validation protocols preferred
• Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts preferred
• Computer literacy with associated systems preferred
• Ability to prioritize equipment & system issues based on environmental or safety risk production impact & operational need preferred
• Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels preferred

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

At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were making healthcare more accessible treating and defeating diseases and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us you become part of something bigger a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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.

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