Grifols · 2 months ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Plumbing
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expGrifols is a global healthcare company focused on improving health and well-being since 1909. They are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer specialized in industrial utility systems and plumbing, responsible for designing various utility systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Will design the following system types: Steam, Chilled Water, Heating Hot Water, Compressed Air, Natural Gas, and Plumbing
Develop construction documents for industrial and commercial code compliant underground plumbing systems
Specify technical utility equipment: boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heating hot water skids, air compressors, receivers, tanks, and other parts of the listed system types thru development of user requirements, P&IDs, equipment sizing calculations, equipment specifications and datasheets
Modify existing or develop new piping, material, and equipment specifications to meet requirements of project scopes
Perform vendor & bid evaluations, progress monitoring, and attendance of factory acceptance testing
Field supervision of contractors during construction to ensure safety, quality, and schedule
Work as part of a multidiscipline team to design, start up and commission new systems
Provide contractors answers to questions that arise during construction, review/approve component submittals, issue field notices as needed
Ensure drawings are as-built, document commissioning, prepare turnover package
Ensure compliance with company, environmental, building code, and regulatory policies and procedures and is responsible for optimum use of staff and technical capabilities within defined areas
Analize existing utility systems and infrastructure and reconfigure to support new operations
Function as site subject matter expert for industrial utility design and construction
Provide the necessary calculations for all equipment sizing associated with the utility systems
These new utility systems are to support the FDA licensed blood fractionation, purification, and filling operations
Meets customer expectations and continuously improves process technology or capital process through improved productivity and quality, in consultation with internal departments and external resources
Maintains awareness of governmental, industry, and academic developments
Usually participates with a technical or industry association external to the company
Works efficiently with people to transfer technology into the business
Transfers knowledge for the good of the corporation
Leads installation, qualification, and integration into process controls of mechanical systems
Develops objectives and implementation plans for a team of engineers
Works with a core team and management to continue to develop and define the approach for the organization
Participates in identification, justification, development, and implementation of strategies and communicates the ideas to the core team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university and be able to obtain a NC PE license
Minimum of 6 years of industrial experience
Experience designing following system types: Steam, Chilled Water, Heating Hot Water, Compressed Air, Natural Gas, and Plumbing
Possesses adequate communication skills necessary in interacting with internal and external customers
Report-writing skills are important to help prepare clear and concise updates to clients and co-workers
Must be computer literate and have knowledge of such software programs as Microsoft Office
Must also be well-organized and have the ability to facilitate meetings
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas in clear and simple terms
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to analyze and identify areas for improvement
Preferred
Experience in Biotech or Chemical industry
HVAC experience
Direct experience with AutoCAD, PipeFlo, Revit, Plant 3D
Company
Grifols
Grifols is a global healthcare company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.51BKey Investors
Michael J. Fox Foundation
2025-01-14Grant· $21M
2024-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.41B
2024-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.07B
Leadership Team
Camille Alpi
Chief Human Resources Officer
Víctor Deu
Director of Planning & Control Department
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