Job Information
Novo Nordisk Utilities Maintenance Technician I in Clayton, North Carolina
About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
What we offer you:
Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
Tuition Assistance
Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Referral Awards
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
Support & improve all facility maintenance efforts including preventive/predictive maintenance efforts, repairs, troubleshooting & new equipment installation. Execute & improve preventative & predictive maintenance for facilities & utility equipment. Support & participate in plant shutdown activities for facilities & utility equipment & participate in systematic problem solving.
Relationships
Manager.
Essential Functions
Support Root Cause Analysis using Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) tools such as 3C/A3
Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on systems & equipment
Operate, monitor & control equipment, systems & processes as assigned
Review SOPs & PMs documentation & others as required
Support & implementation of System/Equipment reliability improvement projects
Support training of other Facilities Maintenance Technicians in areas of expertise & aggressively learn systems & equipment outside of own expertise
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Participate in plant Shutdown planning & execution
Assure that all Maintenance activities are documented in SAP & communicated in the shift turnover reports
Actively use the Daily Standard Work Tool to account for the day-to-day activities
Other accountabilities, as assigned
Physical Requirements
Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid driver’s license.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in relevant field of study from an accredited University required
May consider a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of seven years of utilities-related work experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Minimum of two (2) years of utilities-related work experience required, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Knowledgeable in the following systems: Refrigeration Systems, Compressed Air, HVAC Systems, High Pressure/Low Pressure Steam, Clean/Purified Steam, WFI Systems, RO/WFI Pre-treatment, Chill Water Systems, BMS (Building Management System) & Instrumentation & Electrical systems preferred
Ability & experience with automated records systems such as SAP, schematics, wiring diagrams & other engendered documentations preferred
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.