About the role

Engineering Technician supporting safe work permitting and compliance at Novo Nordisk's Clayton facility. Ensuring adherence to safety regulations and operational procedures in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Provide support for the safe work permitting process for the facility.
Perform Permit Vision for work requests and process through the permit life cycle including review/approve/issue permits, review/approve/execute ICCs (LOTO), and review/approve Flush & Drain Plans.
Recognize the conditions of work that require Lockout/Tagout
Assess all hazardous energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other sources in machines, equipment, and systems which can be hazardous to employees & other stakeholders onsite
Use documented procedures and approved isolation devices to implement Lockout/Tagout
Must adhere to key elements of OSHA regulations known onsite as the Ten Life Safety Rules
Adhere to all Quality & Environmental regulations within area of responsibility
Support identification of hazards and associated mitigation plans
Maintain standards & operational procedures for the Central Permit Office (CPO)
Work daily with computer programs to perform tasks (Microsoft office suite, CMMS (SAP), Permit Vision, Robex, etc.)
Occasionally make decisions of minor importance, which may affect the work operations of employees & other key stakeholders to a moderate degree
Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other duties as assigned

HS Diploma or GED required
May consider an Associate's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in engineering technology, maintenance, manufacturing or utilities preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in engineering technology, maintenance, manufacturing or utilities required
Knowledge & experience in the operations &/or maintenance of utilities &/or manufacturing equipment preferred
Experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) preferred
Ability to use appropriate PPE, including PAPR required
Willingness to join and actively participate in the Emergency Response Team (ERT) preferred
Ability to read/review and understand P&ID, PFD, electrical schematics required
Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels preferred
Understanding of Safe Work Practices required
Experience identifying and isolating hazards (LOTO) preferred
Willingness to join and actively participate as Health & Safety Representative (HSR) preferred

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
Tuition Assistance
Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Referral Awards