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LOTTE Biologics · 1 day ago

Plant Engineer, HVAC & Utilities

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $113K/yr

4+ years exp

LOTTE Biologics is a new company dedicated to delivering therapies that enable a healthier world. The Plant Engineer, HVAC & Utilities is responsible for the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of HVAC systems and utilities in a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

AnalyticsBiotechnologyManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead execution of maintenance activities for HVAC systems, classified environments, and related utilities, including contractor oversight, room certification oversight, and system startups and shutdowns

Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for HVAC systems and classified manufacturing environments during customer audits, regulatory inspections, and technology transfers; act as backup SME for other critical utility systems

Ensure compliant operation of facilities and utilities in alignment with client agreements, regulatory requirements, LOTTE policies, and business objectives

Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, HSE, Engineering, and client stakeholders to support compliance activities, maintenance execution, capital projects, change controls, and continuous improvement initiatives

Develop, plan, and implement facility-related capital projects, including HVAC, utilities, refrigeration systems, building infrastructure, obsolescence remediation, and continuous improvement projects, ensuring safe execution, schedule adherence, budget control, and proper documentation

Oversee maintenance execution and coordinate planned and unplanned system shutdowns to minimize manufacturing disruption

Lead and support investigations related to HVAC systems, classified room environments, and utility failures; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions

Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to maintenance technicians, operations personnel, contractors, and outside service providers

Issue, review, and contribute to safety permits and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs); provide safety leadership to employees and contractors with safety as the top priority

Review and approve technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with current industry standards and best practices

Respond to unplanned outages and equipment failures, leveraging internal teams and integrated facilities management providers to restore operations efficiently

Apply modern reliability and maintenance concepts to prevent failures and improve system performance; identify opportunities for continuous improvement, energy conservation, and cost savings

Develop, revise, and maintain SOPs governing operation and maintenance of HVAC and utility systems; train in-house technicians and contractors as required

Maintain inspection readiness for regulatory and internal audits; interact directly with regulatory authorities, auditors, and client representatives, and develop corrective action plans for identified deficiencies

Create and implement change controls for HVAC and utility systems in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements

Coordinate projects and activities with PM/PdM, Calibration, Utilities, and Maintenance & Reliability teams from initiation through closure to ensure proper design, construction, validation, and documentation

Provide technical support to Biologics and ADC manufacturing operations and ensure compliance with applicable directives, standards, and regulations for regulated facilities

Develop and implement performance targets to promote quality, safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction

Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Quality, HSE, Engineering, service providers, and regulatory agencies; periodically assess service levels and strive to exceed expectations

Work independently on routine and recurring assignments within a matrixed organization, balancing desk-based engineering work with hands-on field support

Qualification

HVAC systemsGMP-regulated environmentFacilities engineeringCapital project managementBuilding Automation SystemsUtilities infrastructureRegulatory complianceTechnical documentationAnalytical skillsSafety leadershipTroubleshooting skillsProject scopingInterpersonal skillsTime-management skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationCustomer-focusedSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline) required

4+ years of progressive engineering experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment

Demonstrated experience serving as a technical SME for HVAC systems, utilities, and/or classified manufacturing environments

Experience leading capital projects, contractor oversight, and regulatory inspections or customer audits

Strong technical expertise in facilities engineering, utilities, and building systems within regulated manufacturing environments

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, customer-driven organization while maintaining a high level of compliance and service

Ability to work with significant autonomy and exercise sound judgment; may include direct supervision and coordination of employees and contractors within a matrix organization

Proven capability to safely manage projects on schedule and within budget using contractors and/or in-house technicians

Skilled in scoping projects based on client requirements, developing budget estimates, and preparing and submitting capital project requests

Solid understanding of facilities and building maintenance activities, including utilities infrastructure and critical systems

Working knowledge of applicable regulatory, environmental, GMP/GLP, OSHA, and safety requirements for pharmaceutical, biologics, and laboratory environments

Familiarity with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of laboratory, office, manufacturing, and utility plant facilities

Strong analytical, logical, and systematic troubleshooting skills, particularly for HVAC, utilities, and manufacturing support systems

Experience supporting maintenance, operations, utilities, and manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment

Thorough understanding of HVAC-R systems for cleanroom and classified environments and their impact on product quality and compliance

Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter while also collaborating effectively across functions and organizational levels

Strong interpersonal and customer-focused communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey technical information to diverse audiences

Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Experience with Maximo or similar systems preferred

Benefits

Target Bonus 10%

Company

LOTTE Biologics

LOTTE Biologics offers end-to-end CDMO services for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, aiming for global top 10 status.

Founded in 2022

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, KOR

501-1000 employees

https://lottebiologics.com

H1B Sponsorship

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