Senior Utility Engineer

About the role

This role is offered through [MSP/supplier/third party provider], who, if selected, will be your employer. If your services are retained, you will be assigned to provide services to Novartis as the end client. This is not an offer of employment with Novartis. If you are selected for this Temporary/External opportunity, you will not be an employee of Novartis and will not be eligible for any Novartis employee benefits or incentives. Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life! Novartis US partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company. Click here to learn more about Magnit www.magnitglobal.com Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on... Location: Durham, NC (onsite).

Responsibilities

• Own and manage site utility, electrical, and HVAC systems to ensure reliable and compliant manufacturing operations.
• Provide hands-on engineering oversight for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical facility assets.
• Lead and manage changes to utility and facility equipment to maintain validated and qualified system states.
• Create, review, and approve operational procedures, maintenance plans, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Analyze complex equipment issues and implement effective engineering solutions that minimize risk and downtime.
• Support regulatory inspections and internal audits, addressing observations through timely and effective corrective actions.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Oversee external vendors and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence across utility systems.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement maintenance and reliability strategies aligned with site and global standards.

Requirements

• One of the following: Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience; OR Associate degree, technical diploma, or certification in an engineering or skilled technical field and a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience; OR Nine (9) or more years of equivalent work experience supporting engineering, maintenance, or automation systems within regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience supporting utility, HVAC, electrical, or facility systems in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to maintain and improve equipment and systems in a validated state.
• Strong technical writing skills, including experience creating, reviewing, and approving regulated documentation.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies for resolving complex technical issues.
• Hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting, Building Management Systems (BMS), and industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Solid project management skills with experience leading projects from initiation through successful completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and cross-functional teams.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. as required.

Pay

Pay Rate: $68/hr - $71/hr W-2 Only (based on Education/Experience)

Benefits

Contract: 9-month Health, dental, vision, 401k (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)