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Novo Nordisk Control Room Technician FFEx - Night Shift (Source) 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 responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) 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 IFP, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
About the Area
You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.
FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.
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
Operate & monitor multiple plant facilities & site support systems from a centralized control center for the facility. Prioritize, communicate & follow up on system alarm & warning conditions & abnormal trends. Support the automation, controls & facilities engineers in operational troubleshooting & problem solving, system improvement & testing & data trends development. Assist maintenance team with equipment & systems shutdown, start-up, LOTO & EHS permitting. Establish & maintain positive working relationships with internal & external engineering team & stakeholders.
Relationships
Manager.
Essential Functions
Provide technical support for site & automation project execution, as required
Prioritize, communicate & follow up on alarm & warning conditions & abnormal trends on all applicable systems
Review, investigate & document system, or operational anomalies for cause & clearance
Assist in establishing & maintaining standards & operational procedures for control room & automation systems
Support the installation, commissioning, qualification & training activities for all Site Support systems & controls
Support consistent operation, maintenance & response for all control systems (BMS, PCS, Life Safety)
Support the engineers & facilities maintenance personnel as required for successful plant operations including troubleshooting & optimization activities
Adhere to all quality & environmental regulations within area of responsibility
Drive continuous process improvement using cLEAN® concepts
Adhere to all plant safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Participate in systematic problem-solving efforts
Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
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. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 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 gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.
Qualifications
Associate's degree in a technical field from an accredited university required
May consider a High School Diploma (GED) with four (4) years in facilities, utilities, or manufacturing automated systems control & operations required
Minimum of two (2) years in facilities, utilities, or manufacturing automated systems control & operations required
Minimum of five (5) years facilities/utilities experience in a manufacturing facility preferred
Knowledge & experience in the operations, maintenance & design of cGMP utilities as well as working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) preferred
Proficiency in most of the following utility systems: chilled water, plant steam, compressed air, vacuum, wastewater, HVAC, vacuum, water purification, nitrogen storage/distribution & clean steam required
Prior qualification/work experience required in operating plant or facilities via control systems required
Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID, PFD, HVAC, electrical systems & equipment schematics preferred
Understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT, commissioning & validation protocols preferred
Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts preferred
Computer literacy with associated systems preferred
Ability to prioritize equipment & system issues based on environmental or safety risk, production impact, & operational need preferred
Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels 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.