Sr. Plant Engineer
Takeda
August 22, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Social Circle, GA
$141,240 - $141,240 USD yearly
Operations
Role: Senior Utilities Engineer supporting manufacturing plant utility systems at Takeda’s Georgia site. Responsibilities: troubleshoot and optimize critical utility systems (cooling towers, chillers, boilers, HVAC, water, gases), monitor performance, lead or assist with capital projects, support preventive maintenance, and implement sustainability initiatives. Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Operations, Quality, Automation, Validation, Reliability Engineering, and EH&S to ensure reliable, efficient, compliant utility operations. Lead technical studies, assist with system assessments, and coordinate contractors. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related), 3+ years of experience with plant utilities, facility systems, or related operational environments, preferably pharmaceutical or manufacturing. Skills: troubleshooting, root cause analysis, reading P&IDs, experience with capital projects, familiarity with CMMS/BMS, and industry standards such as cGMP, OSHA, EPA. Preferred: experience supporting manufacturing utilities, knowledge of industry-specific equipment (e.g., Cleaver-Brooks, Trane, JCI), continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma). HighValue: focus on plant utilities, operational engineering, sustainability efforts, supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment, occasional off-shift work, and limited travel (<5%). WorkSetup: combination of on-site and field work in a regulated manufacturing setting.