Lead Engineer - Facility & Maintenance Operations

ROLE SUMMARY

The Lead Engineer, Facility & Maintenance Operations provides technical competency in assuming liaison and/or control responsibility for various multidisciplinary activities supporting the overall site operations and colleagues for the Global Workplace Experience (GWE) – R&D East & Midwest Region’s Chesterfield, Mo. site. This entails a diverse range of accountabilities including oversight and direction of vendor and contractor work performed on building systems and assets, new designs and installations, operations and maintenance activities, modifications and modernization technologies, energy management, small works oversight as well as the protection of physical facilities and process equipment.  Additional accountabilities include the creation and monitoring of the site’s utilities budget as well as providing strategic input for the site’s capital program.  The role requires the development and maintenance of close working relationships with colleague and contracted resources to define facility requirements, analyze needs, provide recommendations, and execute plans and options that align with overall GWE goals and supported business line objectives and strategies.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide engineering support, assistance and oversight for facility operations and site services. Must be familiar with regulated and non-regulated maintenance activities.

• Oversee daily operations, maintenance programs and projects for systems including but not limited to purified water, HVAC (heating, ventilation & air conditioning), power distribution, steam (clean and plant), chilled water and other facility support systems.  This includes both the reactive and preventive maintenance programs and activities.

• Oversee and ensure the Reliability Maintenance Program for all GWE equipment and systems is optimized to support the site’s manufacturing and laboratory operations as required.

• Conduct routine review meetings with the third-party facilities maintenance provider for communication and planning purposes including the review and alignment on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and relevant Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Manage all facility equipment and/or system excursions using Pfizer’s Medgate reporting system and the associated CAPA measures based on sound root cause analysis.

• Optimize energy consumption, utility costs and conservation with the goal of being a good corporate steward of resources and continued cost savings. Develop, plan and oversee projects to meet Pfizer’s Environmental Sustainability Goals.

• Provide input, supporting documentation and monitoring of the site’s utility costs versus budget. Oversee all entry of metrics into the Pfizer tracking system (currently Enablon).

• Provide documentation and input for near and long-term capital project planning and execution. Collaborate with the third-party facilities maintenance provider on the Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) process and its output.

• Provide input and supporting documentation regarding strategic and tactical planning efforts for space standards, service levels, asset utilization and productivity programs.

• Execute both capital and expense projects supporting manufacturing, laboratory operations and facilities and site infrastructure.

• Provide technical and project support as appropriate for Risk Management including but not limited to EHS, Security, Emergency Response, Business Continuity, and Compliance.

• Provide ad-hoc engineering support and technical assistance to Digital/Business Technology in support of the site and its respective colleague groups. 

• Perform property audits and collaborate with other facility team members to accomplish departmental objectives. 

• Enhance department and organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

• Minimum of eight years of experience:

• Providing expertise in the design, installation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems specific to HVAC, purified water systems, chillers, boilers, steam and facilities equipment

• Working in a pharmaceutical cGxP regulated environment

• Providing engineering operations support and project management

• Working in a team environment providing critical customer service

Technical Skills

• Experience with the design and installation of clinical manufacturing, laboratory and administration work areas, and facility support utility systems in a research and development environment

• Ability to present and discuss findings with senior and first level management, colleagues, consultants and non-company officials

• Ability to prepare design plans, technical reports, evaluations and cost estimates

• Possess broad analytical and problem-solving skills

• Possess a broad understanding of contract administration, business principals and business law

• Demonstrated computer skills; MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing and support systems

• Possess knowledge of FDA codes applicable to the pharmaceutical industry

• Possess an excellent understanding of project management methods, procedures and controls

• Demonstrated computer skills; Pfizer specific systems QTS, P2L and EAMS

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraints.  On a daily basis, the position responsibilities may require the ability to stoop; to reach; to stand, to walk and sit for extended periods of time; to push and/or pull objects weighing up to 30 pounds; to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation; to use finger dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment and hand strength to grasp objects; to perceive the attributes of objects by touch; to hear and verbally exchange ideas and information with colleagues and others on the phone and in the office; to see clearly from less than one foot to arm’s length with a good field of vision and to distinguish basic colors and shades of color.  On a frequent basis, essential duties of the position may require the ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, to kneel and/or crouch to retrieve items.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Day shift with occasional after hours or weekend response for onsite support associated with facility incidents or excursions or planned shutdowns for maintenance and/or capital and expense project execution.

• Respond as required to the site in support of business continuity and emergency events.

• Periodic travel may be required in support of GWS business requirements.

• Entry and work inside cGMP aseptic manufacturing spaces, laboratories, mechanical/electrical rooms, maintenance shops, shipping and receiving and service corridors.  While working in these areas, strict adherence to aseptic gowning and procedures and personal protective equipment will be required as applicable.

• General safety knowledge and awareness expected in office, laboratory and manufacturing environments.

OTHER DETAILS

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

• Last date to apply for job: October 8, 2024

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,500.00 to $155,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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