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Facilities Electrical Engineer

GSK · Collegeville, PA · 3 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

About the role

You will support electrical facilities and services across our US sites. You will work with site teams, service partners, and project teams to keep critical systems safe, compliant, and reliable. We value clear communicators who solve problems, act with integrity, and help others grow. This role offers hands-on engineering, project exposure, and opportunities to influence improvements that keep operations running and support our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for electrical systems, including power distribution, generators, motor control, and emergency systems.
  • Lead assessments, investigations, and corrective actions for electrical incidents and audit findings.
  • Support capital and maintenance projects by reviewing designs, performing technical risk assessments, and advising on constructability and handover to operations.
  • Drive site compliance to electrical codes, engineering standards, and safety requirements.
  • Work with service partners and contractors to plan and verify work quality, schedules, and performance against contracts.
  • Maintain asset and documentation records and support the transition of projects into operations with clear procedures and training.
  • Identify and implement improvements, design changes, or modifications to automation/mechanical systems, equipment, or procedures to support the business in established change control processes.
  • Conduct site management monitoring tasks and site GEMBAs to ensure service partner and 3rd party contractor works comply with national, local, and GSK standards.
  • Manage improvement programs generated by audit findings, CAPA, Engineering/EHS alerts, preventable disruptions, and sustainability objectives.
  • Execute site assessments against Engineering Policies and Standards in support of real estate due diligence at the site.
  • Manage risk mitigation plans/actions in risk management systems to ensure gaps from engineering assessments or service delivery are brought to acceptable levels (as low as reasonably practical).
  • Lead investigations and mitigation plans at the site for significant service failures, critical/major audit findings, dispute resolution, and process improvements.
  • Champion implementation of engineering standards and process improvement initiatives from RDES service towers into site delivery teams.
  • Identify and implement areas for EHS risk reduction and environmental sustainability.
  • Ensure compliance with Quality and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and maintain an ‘inspection ready’ engineering activity at all times.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting electrical facilities in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of electrical codes and safety practices relevant to industrial facilities.
  • Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance practices for electrical equipment.
  • Proven ability to work with contractors and cross-functional teams to deliver safe outcomes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a regulated industry or facilities that require strict audit readiness.
  • Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for work orders and asset records.
  • Experience with fire protection power systems, emergency power, or hazardous area electrical systems.
  • Exposure to project engineering for capital improvements and equipment upgrades.
  • Knowledge of industrial utility systems and building automation interfaces.
  • Relevant professional certifications or ongoing technical training in electrical safety or project management.

Schedule

This role is primarily on-site but is eligible to work remote one day a week. Some travel between regional sites may be required.

Benefits

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Skills

  • Asset Life Cycle Management
  • Data Integrity
  • Digital Fluency
  • GxP Regulations
  • Lean Management
  • Manufacturing Technologies
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Problem Solving
  • Risk Awareness
  • Standards Compliance

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