Utilities Engineer
Intellectt INC
San Diego, CA
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
6 days ago
Utilities Engineer Pharma / Biotech / Medical Devices
Position Summary
We are seeking a Utilities Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical utility systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing environments. The role is responsible for ensuring utilities operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with GMP and regulatory standards while supporting production and facility operations.
We are seeking a Utilities Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical utility systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing environments. The role is responsible for ensuring utilities operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with GMP and regulatory standards while supporting production and facility operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and maintain plant utility systems including HVAC, chilled water, steam, compressed air, purified water, and wastewater systems.
- Ensure utilities support manufacturing processes and cleanroom environments.
- Troubleshoot utility system issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance activities for utility equipment.
- Work with maintenance and engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability.
- Support equipment upgrades, modifications, and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Ensure utilities comply with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation including SOPs, maintenance records, and engineering drawings.
- Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities.
- Participate in facility expansion, equipment installation, and utility system upgrades.
- Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for utility systems.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Work closely with manufacturing, quality, validation, and facilities teams to support production needs.
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for maintenance and project activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 3 7+ years of experience supporting utilities or facilities in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device manufacturing.
- Experience with critical utilities such as HVAC, clean utilities (PW/WFI), steam, chilled water, and compressed air.
- Knowledge of GMP, regulatory compliance, and facility engineering practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and project coordination skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting cleanroom environments and controlled manufacturing areas.
- Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV).
- Experience with BMS/EMS systems and facility monitoring.
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