Senior Process Engineer HVAC (m/w/d)

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Lilly employees embrace Operational Excellence in everything we do, to achieve our mission of Making Medicine with Safety First & Quality Always; following our common purpose under TEAM Lilly and our Manufacturing Standards under the strict code of conduct guided by our Red Book assuring data integrity in all we do in order to deliver a reliable supply of medicine for people around the world.

In Alzey, Germany Lilly is constructing a new and cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. This plant is one of Lilly’s most technically advanced manufacturing site and includes state of the art equipment, robotic technologies as well as innovative solution to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for the medicine patients need, while reducing costs and environmental impact.

Join our Lilly team in Alzey and start as soon as possible as:

Senior Process Engineer HVAC (m/w/d)

The senior HVAC Engineer is the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for site HVAC (GMP and non GMP) and the ancillary systems associated within the facilities.

During the project phase, the HVAC Engineer will be a key player in the cross functional project team in charge of the construction, commissioning, qualification, start-up and operational readiness of all HVAC systems. During the day-to-day operation, the HVAC Engineer will be responsible for effectively, reliably, and cost effectively operating the site’s HVAC (GMP and non-GMP) and ancillary systems associated within the facilities, maintaining all these systems in a state of compliance, in-control, and fit for use, capable of meeting all site needs. The HVAC Engineer will also be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives and local capital investment.

• Be the SME with a deep technical expertise in all systems (GMP and non-GMP HVAC and ancillary systems associated within their facilities), understanding their applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing, understanding flow charts and process parameters, and awareness of industry trends.
• Ensure the assigned processes are aligned with Industry and Lilly Standards
• Support risk assessment exercises using the different tools available (e.g. FMEA)
• Engage in teams, committees, or other groups and/or individually to achieve the departmental, site and/or company goals
• Lead or engage in projects/changes for all the systems including Design, verification activities (IV/OV/PQ), as user representative for capital projects or delivery agent for local projects.
• Develop the proper documentation (URs, Specification, test cases, etc..) to demonstrate that systems are properly installed, qualified and started up and that remains in a controlled state
• Contribute to the process resource assessment, capital plans, expense budgets, and prioritize appropriate actions
• Monitor utility systems and maintain KPI’s to assure that they are operating properly, in compliance with requirements.
• Provide written instructions for the proper way to operate and maintain the equipment and process to assure that the system operates within the controlled parameters
• Implement efficient and effective maintenance and reliability techniques
• Apply problem solving skills by leading equipment failures troubleshooting, demonstrating RCA lead investigator proficiency and guide operations personnel in the resolution of process issues.
• Provide customer consultation and notifications on issues that involve utilities areas assigned
• Assure that all necessary items are identified on the proper tracking systems, and make sure that items are completed by the required date
• Provide technical assistance as necessary to maintenance, and operations personnel
• Support internal and external inspections and investigations (including Quality and HSE)
• Maintain efficient communications with appropriate site customer groups
• Proficiency with the Track wise and CAPA systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, prefer ME, MET, EE, Chem E
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC/Utilities and their use in a manufacturing setting, pharma preferred
• Previous start up experience for new site HVAC systems
• Experience with Building Management Systems
• Understanding energy reduction techniques used in HVAC systems
• Previous equipment commissioning experience
• Engineering experience with manufacturing plant utilities
• Project management experience
• Experience with maintenance and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Previous experience with deviation and change management systems including Trackwise
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of cGMP
• Demonstrated high level of understanding of engineering concepts, 1st principles, and engineering functional standards
• Strong technical capability and ability to train and mentor others

• Pioneering spirit: Become part of a team of specialized professionals that will grow to up to 1,000 colleagues over the next three years.
• Innovation: You will work in a medical high-tech production facility equipped with the most advanced technology.
• Creative freedom: From the beginning, you will have the freedom to contribute your ideas and implement them in cross-functional teams.
• Development: We value the individual career development of our employees and ensure fair access to professional development worldwide through our "Corporate Lilly University."
• Financial benefits: In addition to your attractive salary, we offer you the option of an excellent company pension plan and other individual benefits.

Have we piqued your interest? Then please apply online with your complete application documents through our applicant portal. We look forward to your application!

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