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Boehringer Ingelheim Facility Engineer 1 in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Description
The Facility Engineer directs and ensures proper operations and maintenance of buildings, systems, and equipment by designing engineering modifications to systems, developing maintenance programs, performing inspections, conducting training, and identifying budget requirements. Serves as the primary contact in the assigned facilities. In addition, the Facility Engineer will design and implement Capital and Maintenance Projects. This position manages the technical aspects of assigned projects, which includes the responsibility for design, construction, scheduling, and project completion within budget.As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for the design and implementation of capital and maintenance projects assigned both for the facilities operation and for the User Group needs in assigned facilities overseeing contractors as necessary.
Serve as an ad hoc team member on major capital projects providing information and direction, coordination, and interface services.
Develop troubleshooting methods and direct operation of assigned manufacturing and/or processing, facility and utility equipment. Develop and implement maintenance procedures to ensure that assigned facilities and systems are maintained and downtime minimized. Develop (and perform when assigned) PM procedures for assigned equipment and facilities.
Provide technical direction to contractors and suppliers regarding assigned manufacturing and/or processing systems with an emphasis on safety, reliability and GMP´s.
Provide technical consulting to user groups as necessary regarding new equipment. Lead equipment installation/modification projects for the assigned Manufacturing and/or processing areas.
Update and manage annual Capital Maintenance and Expense Budgets for assigned facilities. Manage and keep up to date the Recapitalization Equipment and Asset Lists for the assigned facilities.
Integrate calibration, validation and maintenance activities performed in laboratories without involvement of ISEE into applicable management systems and contracts.
Conduct routine inspections of entire facility including mechanical rooms to initiate corrective action as necessary. Develop and implement energy conservation measures.
Requirements
Bachelor´s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) with a minimum of six (6) years or relevant experience in the areas below OR Associate’s Degree in Engineering Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) with a minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience in the areas below OR fifteen (15) years relevant experience in the areas below:o Commercial/Industrial facility maintenance/operationo Healthcare facility maintenance/operationo Utility system maintenance/operation
Must be able to organize schedules and schedule and prioritize multiple activities.
Thorough knowledge of air handling systems, lab exhaust systems, piping systems, boiler and chiller operations, reheat, heating, and all facility related building systems.
Ability to diagnose and solve problems related to buildings and equipment
Must be able to troubleshoot manufacturing and processing systems, air handling, exhaust (fume hood) or lab gases and piping systems.
Design engineering upgrades to systems to extend system life and/or to satisfy needs of scientists´ equipment.
Must be able to organize, schedule and prioritize multiple activities.
Four (4) to six (6) years project management/leadership skills or 2 years experience in a Pharmaceutical Chemical Pilot Plant
Strong project management, technical, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to relate technical knowledge to discussions with Maintenance supervisor.
Troubleshooting technical systems, air handling, exhaust (fume hood) or lab gases and piping systems. Conceptual/Analytical Thinking Scope: Design engineering upgrades to systems to extend system life and/or to satisfy needs of user equipment.
Specialization: Knowledge of building systems and processing equipment as well as strong foundation in pharmaceutical manufacturing and cGMPs.
Strategic vs. Operational: Need to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis, evaluating technical needs of the facility and the technical needs of the scientists.
Eligibility Requirements :
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
Must be 18 years of age or older.
This position offers a base salary typically between $111,000 and $183,000. The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements.
Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities
Eligibility Requirements :
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
Must be 18 years of age or older.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.