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The Utilities Engineer will have a strong focus on maintaining, troubleshooting, and monitoring non-manufacturing equipment.  Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise with digital systems for maintenance and troubleshooting. The individual in this role must be available for call-in work and perform other duties as required.

Responsibilities:

• Provides engineering support required for specific assigned utility infrastructure, related to non-manufacturing utilities. Working knowledge of wastewater treatment operations related to pH neutralization, discharge requirements and permit application process.   Develops user requirements for new equipment and modifications to existing equipment and systems from concept through supporting installation with the collaboration of stakeholders. Support and coordinate site startup and commissioning and support validation activities for specified equipment. Oversee distribution system for compressed air, water system and stormwater. Role will support of the following operations at the BMS Devens campus:
  • Biologics Large Scale Commercial Manufacturing
  • Biologics Clinical Manufacturing
  • Biologics Cell Bank Manufacturing
  • Biologics Development and Laboratory operations
  • CAR-T (Cell Therapy) Manufacturing

• During operations and capital projects the Engineer will work with stakeholders including Third Party Integrator, Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS organizations providing support of equipment and systems including on-the-floor troubleshooting of equipment. General knowledge of above and below ground pipping systems to maintain separation process streams. During construction of future projects, responsibilities will include  developing scope and justification, design reviews, preparation of specifications, execution and evaluation of factory acceptance tests for utility equipment, assessment of spare part requirements, generation of PM Job Plans, Operational Work Instructions, and walk down of equipment systems prior to handover. Sign off of as built drawings and review of TOP. Provides technical expertise as Subject Matter Expert for assigned equipment ensuring continued compliance to regulatory, company and site policy and procedure.  Addresses equipment issues identified by stakeholder; assesses production needs and  opportunities; coordination with internal groups and outside contractors; generates specifications for the procurement of equipment and Instrumentation; installation modification of equipment and systems, reduces equipment downtime, develops and supports the implementation of capital project scopes, performs project management for non-capital modification projects for assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Knowledge of plant engineering and science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in engineering (Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical preferred), a related discipline, or its equivalent. Additional course work, certifications, and license(s) are desirable.
• A minimum of 6 years relevant experience in biopharmaceutical industry or its equivalent including experience with plant utilities and auxiliary systems (HVAC, Power Infrastructure 13.8KVA, Electrical Distribution, Plant Steam, Fire Alarm/Suppression, Storm water management, Compressed Air, Chilled Glycol, Cooling towers).

• Wastewater treatment 6C license holder a plus but not required.
• The individual should have the ability to manage and organize multiple complex technical projects and familiarity with the manufacturing operations of large scale production facilities as well as GMP experience. 
• Candidates must be effective in both a team environment and an individual contributor role. 

• Knowledgeable in engineering principles related industrial building utilities troubleshooting.

• Ability to work extended hours or a modified work schedule as required for coverage of start up activities for future projects and support of ongoing 24/7 manufacturing facility 
• The job requires technical knowledge and the candidate should have the ability to proactively troubleshoot and possess the desire to continue to develop technically and professionally.

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On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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