Manager, PX, GWE, Utilities Operations Lead Electrical Engineer

ROLE SUMMARY

This position will provide technical leadership and operational engineering oversight for 24x7x365 electrical generation, distribution, and control systems supporting critical site utility infrastructure and systems within highly technical laboratory and manufacturing environments in support of the R&D operations at the Groton, CT site. The multi-building campus is comprised of 2.3M SQFT supporting an occupancy of ~2,200 colleagues and contractors and has the greatest concentration of specialty operations in the R&D network consisting of small molecule clinical manufacturing, GxP and non-regulated laboratories, vivarium, technical space (central utility plant), and office workspace facilities. Nearly every breakthrough therapy in the R&D pipeline passes through Groton facilities and processes. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of cogeneration-based energy systems and electrical distribution networks, while optimizing energy performance, resiliency, and lifecycle management. The position partners with Utilities Operations, Maintenance, Digital/Automation, and Site Leadership to advance energy strategies, reduce demand, and modernize infrastructure through automation and control systems.

This role aligns with the broader Utilities Operations model focused on central utility plant performance, contractor governance, and long-term asset sustainability, while supporting business continuity and future site energy strategies.

This position will manage the outcomes of work performed by supplier partners responsible for comprehensive plant and building maintenance and operations while providing oversight and direction for resources supporting projects from concept through turnover. This role will have indirect budgetary responsibility for site utility operations and expense projects. A close working relationship with colleagues and contracted resources will facilitate the development of operational requirements, analysis of needs, recommendations, and execution of plans and options that align with overall Global Workplace Experience (GWE) objectives and goals including but not limited to Pfizer’s NetZero objectives.

This role will also ensure compliance with Pfizer internal and external regulatory requirements for GWE directed work performed on asset/systems and collaborate with key stakeholders to monitor risk, assist with operations, Business Continuity, and Crisis Management. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical & Energy Systems Technical Leadership 

• Serve as SME or Site Engineer Lead for all site electrical infrastructure, including medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, switchgear, substations, UPS, and backup generation

• Lead engineering oversight of cogeneration (CHP) systems including power generation, load balancing, and grid interconnection

Cogeneration, Energy Strategy & Demand Management

• Optimize operation of combined heat and power (CHP) systems to balance electrical and thermal loads across the site

• Lead initiatives for energy demand control, peak load management, and load shedding strategies

• Evaluate and implement energy sourcing strategies, including utility providers, on-site generation, and sustainability initiatives

• Partner with site leadership to support energy cost optimization and long-term decarbonization goals

Automation, Controls & Digital Systems Integration

• Provide technical oversight for Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Building Management Systems (BMS), and PLC-based control systems supporting utilities and facility operations

• Ensure effective integration of electrical systems with plant automation platforms and digital infrastructure

• Support modernization of control architectures, including data acquisition, monitoring, and advanced analytics capabilities

• Collaborate with Digital/BT teams to enhance system connectivity, cybersecurity, and data integrity as applicable

Utilities Operations & Reliability Engineering

• Drive asset lifecycle management for electrical and control systems, including design, commissioning, maintenance strategy, and obsolescence planning

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical system failures or power quality issues