Facilities Engineer I

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Position Summary
The Facilities Engineering Department is responsible for all aspects of maintaining the site infrastructure in an active reliable state to support cGMP operations. Facilities Engineering oversees the architectural features of the buildings Structural/Civil, Biotech process and laboratory equipment and systems, HVAC, Plant and Clean Utility Systems, Electrical Power and Lighting, Automation for cGMP facility.

A Facilities Engineer I is responsible for providing technical support for ongoing operations, support the design, implementation, commissioning, and validation of new systems or the modification of existing systems, serve as a project manager or project engineer for small capital projects and provide a supporting role in larger capital projects. As an Engineer you will be working within a cross-functional team to ensure the success of these projects.

Project Management activities may include scope definition, scope adherence, stakeholder agreement, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, procurement, and installation support.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Direct technical and management aspects of assigned projects to ensue on time delivery, compliance, budget, and required deliverables.
• Support the Maintenance and Facilities functions for multiple locations including corrective and preventative maintenance and repair of facilities, utilities, and equipment.
• Support Validation with the planning and execution of commissioning and validation protocols.
• Support CAPA, Change Control, Deviation, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and other Quality Systems.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and other procedures for installed systems.
• Support and comply with engineering standards, drawing controls, project controls and other procedures and standards necessary for the successful operation of the department as well as the creation and maintenance of the same.
• Other assigned duties.

Required Requirements

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering.

• Language Ability

Ability to concisely write reports and to effectively communicate information to executive management, managers, technicians, government agencies and customers.

• Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply engineering principles and problem-solving skills to everyday challenges.

• Math Ability

Strong math and analytical skills required. Ability to perform heat load calculations and size utility systems. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, variance analysis, and determination of reliability and validity.

• Physical Demands

Execution of assigned tasks will require the ability to access hard to reach areas of the facility to include confined spaces, cramped or low ceilings, interstitials, and mechanical rooms.

• Computer Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project), AutoCAD

• Equipment Use

Standard hand tools, power tools, electrical multimeter, large format plotter, computer, telephone, copy and fax machines

KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching, and employee recognition programs.

KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are particular working conditions associated with this position that should be noted.

• Incumbents may work with toxic materials, toxic gases, electrical hazards, and dangerous tools and equipment.
• Supports the 1101 Hamlin Road and 4117 Emperor Blvd North Carolina sites and may need to travel between sites during the workday.
• Non-routine off-hours weekday work may be required. Off-hours response time to system anomaly: 1 hour maximum.
• Non-routine week-end work may be required.
• Must comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the company and the Pharmaceutical / Biotech industry including FDA regulations such as cGMP, GDP, Health Safety Environment regulations and company regulations such as the employee handbook.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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