Utilities Engineer, HVAC, Ammonia & Plant Systems
$98,000–$124,000 year
On-site · Bradley, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Utilities Engineer role overseeing design, engineering, safety and quality support for utility systems (e.g., Clean Steam, Purified Water, WFI, RO, HVAC, plant steam, Ammonia systems, process gases, and related equipment) at CSL Behring’s Bradley, IL facility. Reports to Sr. Manager, Utilities Engineering. Responsibilities include technical lead for operational improvement and compliance of utility equipment, development of URS/Risk/Safety assessments, support for operations/maintenance/validation/QA, management of CMMS data, and driving capital projects. Oversees Utility Reliability Program, maintenance strategies, PM improvements, lifecycle replacements, and asset management in collaboration with internal and external partners. Monitors KPIs for Safety, Quality and Reliability, conducts root-cause analyses during investigations, and ensures cGMP compliance, environmental monitoring review, deviations/CAPAs, change control, and training. Additional focus areas include HVAC system design/qualification in GMP environments, HEPA reporting, and plant utility generation/distribution (water, boilers, cogen, gases). Encourages continuous improvement and knowledge growth in biopharmaceutical engineering practices, and ensures adherence to applicable ISO/EU GMP standards, ISPE guidelines, and CFR requirements. Salary range: $98,000–$124,000 base, with potential incentive and equity. Location and benefits information provided by CSL Behring.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred or B.S. in an Engineering related field
- 5+ years' experience as a utilities/facilities engineer with BS; 3+ years' with MS
- Strong knowledge of utility systems (Clean and Plant Utility Systems)
- Experience with mid-to-large capital projects for the pharmaceutical industry
- Knowledge of biopharmaceutical process operation and process control, utility and mechanical systems
- Computer skills: MS Project and AutoCAD preferred
- Must possess basic knowledge of core principles in various engineering disciplines (fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics)
- Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and interface with multiple departments
- Experience with Quality Management and Change Control Systems
- Knowledge of CMMS
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical process sanitary connections, valves and supply loops
- Experience with environmental monitoring and regulatory requirements (cGMP, CFRs)
- Ability to lead investigations (CAPA, OOT) and close deviations on-time
- Ability to develop and maintain utility drawings, flow diagrams, and SOPs
- Strong problem-solving and collaborative work style
- Ability to participate in capital project planning and execution
- Compliance with Safety Program and OSHA requirements
- Ability to perform risk assessments and validation activities (IQ/OQ)
- Experience with deviations, investigations and CAPA handling
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams
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