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Pfizer · 2 days ago

Sr. Plant Engineer

United States - Ohio - Franklin

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $134K/yr

2+ years exp

Pfizer is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative manufacturing processes. As a Sr. Plant Engineer, you will provide technical expertise to enhance equipment reliability, manage the Process Safety Management program, and lead initiatives for continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with manufacturing personnel and other departments to identify and resolve production issues

Serve as a liaison between manufacturing and maintenance teams to ensure timely and effective resolution of corrective work

Support the implementation of process equipment upgrades and optimization efforts

Lead capital projects for the procurement, installation, and integration of new equipment

Troubleshoot complex issues with process and laboratory equipment

Gain a deep understanding of the site’s active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing processes

Apply your experience in risk assessment to develop and implement proactive strategies that minimize incidents and process deviations

Contribute to the successful completion of engineering projects by managing your time effectively and developing detailed plans for short-term activities

Provide engineering support to define scopes of work, develop project execution plans, and conduct engineering studies for equipment installation and modification

Ensure that PSM requirements are incorporated into the design and scope of all capital projects

Offer technical and PSM support for the API production area, helping to maintain compliance and operational excellence

Review preventive and corrective maintenance work orders and analyze equipment maintenance history

Evaluate equipment condition, performance, and maintenance history to justify capital replacements

Manage technical documentation, including writing and reviewing procedures

Lead and participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations for equipment and systems

Conduct comprehensive PHAs for both existing processes and new projects

Partner with production and quality team leads to troubleshoot issues and coordinate schedules

Perform PSM self-audits and identify opportunities to enhance regulatory inspection readiness

Actively engage in site and corporate initiatives such as Net Zero, Communities of Practice, and Limited Duration Teams

Facilitate and participate in investigation teams addressing exemption reports, quality assurance reports (QARs), and laboratory investigations

Lead PSM incident investigations and collaborate with production teams to identify and implement corrective and preventive actions

Identify and develop initiatives to improve the productivity and effectiveness of engineering and PSM programs

Qualification

Process Safety ManagementRisk AssessmentEquipment ReliabilityProject ManagementLean Six SigmaRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous ImprovementInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience in any of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent science or engineering related discipline

Demonstrated experience in assessing risks and implementing proactive strategies to minimize equipment reliability and PSM risks, as well as process deviations

Proven ability to analyze equipment failures using personal expertise and available internal and external resources

Strong project management skills, with a process-oriented mindset and the ability to develop and execute action plans aligned with organizational objectives

Initiative, leadership, and excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Ability to influence and engage with multiple levels of the organization and lead cross-functional teams effectively