Senior Manager, Principal Plant Engineer

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Purpose and Scope of Position

The Principal Plant Engineer is responsible for the management of multi-discipline projects, the creation/revision of engineering documentation, as well as management of external engineers and/or architects as required by each assignment. Projects range from small scale facility modifications/independent equipment to large scale, multi-discipline, complex equipment/system installations and/or major facility modifications, as well as site improvements.

Also performing investigations and developing reports/responses.

The Principal Plant Engineer is responsible for running cross-functional internal project teams of customer processes from initiation through project closeout and will be the primary internal and external contact regarding the day-to-day execution of the project.

Required Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Advanced knowledge of mechanical, utility and plant systems, as well as the ability to read construction and process drawings.

· Advanced knowledge of quality control systems, cGMP engineering design practices, facility and construction processes/equipment, manufacturing equipment project management, OSHA regulations as well as any other regulatory agencies the facility adheres to.

· Intermediate knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

· Flexibility and ability to multi-task.

· Advanced organizational and time management skills.

· Advanced teamwork and facilitation skills.

· Ability to solve complex problems.

· Advanced critical reasoning and decision-making skills.

· Advanced written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interpret / write general business documents.

· Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.

· Basic knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Industry as related to cGMP, regulatory standards, quality systems and Biotech processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Primarily responsible for manufacturing utility systems including WFI, Pure Air, Pure Steam, Natural Gas, Nitrogen, HVAC, and others.

· Manage engineering projects to improve plant utility systems. Seek out and apply novel engineering approaches.

· Coordinate projects and maintenance activities with operations in order to minimize disruption.

· Provide technical guidance for maintenance technicians, outside service providers, and

operations users.

· Engage with Facilities, Maintenance, Global Engineering, and external resources to engineer solutions.

· Review and approve drawings and other technical documentation to ensure that it remains current.

· Ensure compliance of GMP critical utilities with GMPs, industry best practices, and BMS directives.

· Investigate adverse trends and implement corrective actions.

· Create or contribute to quality plans that ensure orderly service interruptions and smooth return to service.

· Collaborate with other functions, such as quality assurance or EHS, to resolve compliance issues.

· Remain informed about the current industry practices and guidelines for critical utilities.

· Respond to unplanned outages in order to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations.

· Issue or contribute to safety permits and job hazard analyses (JHAs) to ensure the safe execution of projects or maintenance activities.

· Serve as a site SME for critical utility systems and interact with regulatory authorities or internal auditors. Ensure inspection-readiness of key systems. Develop responses or action plans to correct any deficiencies.

· Leverage appropriate resources from our site facilities and maintenance depart