Plant Engineer

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Organization Overview: 

The IAPI (Indianapolis Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) Plant Engineer provides oversight for the IAPI facilities, systems and grounds in support of GMP operations by developing and sustaining facility/site knowledge, system optimization, continuous improvement, equipment capability, asset management and adherence to business systems.  An IAPI Plant Engineer serves the IAPI manufacturing operations by providing critical and non-critical, non-process utility, facility, and infrastructure systems that operate in a compliant, reliable and efficient state through responsive customer interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily support and troubleshooting expertise for facilities mechanical electrical or other building systems (HVAC systems, non-process utilities and building support systems).

• Support capital improvement initiatives for HVAC systems, non-process utilities and building support systems. 

• Conduct investigations and assist in development of new concepts to solve unique problems related to buildings in the area of energy, electrical systems, mechanical systems or other building infrastructure systems.

• Investigate and evaluate practical applicability of theories and engineering principles basic to the development and improvement of various engineering systems; solving complex and detailed problems related to facilities operation and maintenance.

• Create and update FMEA, and risk assessments.

• Create, own and execute change records for building/utility systems.

• Overall ownership responsibility for facility drawings and documentation. 

• Maintain equipment in a compliant, reliable, and efficient state.

• Interact in a collaborative manner with other team members, engineers, and clients to accomplish organizational goals; may provide ideas to improve efficiency at group level; network within and beyond own technical peer group.

• Work within cross-functional teams to support manufacturing, quality, engineering, and HSE objectives.

• Strict compliance to all safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

• Identify and implement infrastructure related improvements.

• Coaching/mentor new graduates, and junior engineers

Basic Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical, electrical or energy.

• 2+ years of experience in facilities, utilities, plan engineering or similar role.

Additional /Preferences:

• Knowledge of relevant regulations and building codes.

• Experience with Building Management System

• Previous experience or knowledge with reliability and asset management.

• Previous experience or knowledge of cGMPs, engineering standards and quality systems.

• Ability to prioritize numerous objectives and self-motivated.

• Ability to influence across different functions and work within a team by utilizing strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate (written and oral)

• Project management skills.

• Demonstrated flexibility when faced with changing priorities.

• CMRP Certification

Additional Information:

• This position serves an 8-hour Monday through Friday work schedule while requiring some off-schedule work, both on-site and off-site.

• Must carry a cell phone to support 24 hour/day operations.

• Tasks require entering manufacturing and laboratory areas which require wearing appropriate personal protective equipment as some exposure to dust, chemicals, and allergens used in manufacturing is possible.

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