Senior Plant Engineer
Description
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients.
Why work with us?
Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking – a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let’s pursue excellence together.
- Work with external consulting engineers and automation engineers to design and implement utility upgrade projects and energy efficiency controls.
- Manage general contractors and/or mechanical and electrical trade contractors on medium scale utility upgrade projects.
- Create, maintain, and report on energy efficiency metrics for operation of the building utility systems.
- Assess current facility equipment and utilities. Recommend and execute changes to optimize equipment up-time and energy efficiency.
- Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the plant Pharmaceutical HVAC system and make routine adjustments to maintain the system operating within specification.
- Serve as BMS (Building Management System) SME (Subject Matter Expert). Use this expertise to lead technical troubleshooting and investigations for HVAC and other plant control issues, including differential pressure balance and temperature control.
- Maintain facilities departmental GMP compliance by leading technical troubleshooting and write up of facilities department investigations, deviations, and CAPAs managed through the Master Control Software System.
- Update existing controlled drawings and SOPs as required by engineering projects and corrections identified during maintenance and system operation.
- When necessary, perform factory inspections of vendor-supplied equipment to ensure the construction and performance meets specifications.
- Assist in the maintenance of the existing engineering libraries which include drawings, equipment TOPs, specifications and utility capacity schedules.
- BS degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical preferred), or applicable experience required.
- 8+ years applicable equipment, plant utility, clean utility systems operation and control required
- 5 years in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry desirable
- Experience with Apogee and/or Desigo Siemens Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical support utility systems such as central plant chilled water systems and plant steam
- General knowledge of the operation and design of pharmaceutical utilities, with understanding of HVAC systems.
- General knowledge of cGMP guidelines with experience in generation of controlled documents such as PM and Operation SOPs for equipment and utility systems.
- Experience working with and directing general contractors and sub-contractor trades (e.g. mechanical and electrical).
- Experience in equipment start-up and validation
- Good organizational and time utilization skills
- Good interpersonal skills with an ability to interact well with others
- Good written and verbal English communication skills
- Knowledge of process controls to enhance troubleshooting abilities and to future designs.
- Typical office setting with a laboratory, offices, and cubicles.
- Manufacturing clean rooms
- Equipment/utility areas
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Disability Coverage
- Life insurance
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Fertility and Maternity Assistance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
EEO Statement:
Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
Agency Disclaimer:
Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes. Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.