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Facilities Engineer I - Black Utilities - PS AM 2

Novo Nordisk
July 02, 2026
On-site
Clayton, NC
Operations
The purpose of this position is to maintain and optimize all black utilities systems for the DFP-US facility. Responsibilities include:
- Writing/reviewing specifications
- Conducting design reviews
- Supporting equipment installation
- Performing commissioning and qualifications
- Developing SOPs
- Developing and training maintenance
- Managing cost, quality, and schedule within area of responsibility
- Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal/external engineering teams and stakeholders

Essential Functions:
- Maintain and improve system specifications for black utilities
- Provide technical support for site project execution as required
- Adhere to all Quality and environmental regulations
- Support technical development of Facilities Technicians
- Continuous process improvement using cLEAN concepts
- Maintain and establish standards for procedures and maintenance plans
- Serve as system owner/expert and support design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and training for black utilities

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent education/experience) required
- 2–5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing facility; knowledge of cGMP utilities in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) preferred
- Knowledge of black utilities (chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, vacuum, waste water, HVAC); prior ownership/work experience preferred
- Knowledge of clean utilities (WFI, pure water, clean steam, process air, vacuum, electrical—electrical a plus)
- Ability to read/review CAD drawings; basic understanding of P&ID, HVAC, and electrical systems preferred
- Understanding of URS, SAT, FAT, and Validation Protocols preferred
- Computer literacy preferred
- Proven expertise planning/organizing/executing project and maintenance activities; cross-functional follow-up and work-plan revision preferred

Benefits (if part of role description):
- Leading pay and annual performance bonus
- 14 paid holidays; generous paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (effective day one)
- Guaranteed 8% 401(k) contribution plus match option
- 14 weeks paid parental and 6 weeks paid family medical leave
- Tuition assistance; life and disability insurance; employee referral awards

Reporting line: Manager, Facilities Maintenance and Engineering.