Utilities Maintenance Technician II (HVAC/Refrigeration-Ammonia) NIGHTS

Utilities Maintenance Technician II (HVAC/Refrigeration-Ammonia)

Facility: Engineering & Technical Location: Clayton, NC, US

About the Department You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk's 50,000 employees. FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

What We Offer You:

• 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

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position:

Support & improve all facility maintenance efforts including preventive/predictive maintenance efforts, repairs, troubleshooting, & new equipment installation. Support & participate in plant Shutdown activities for Facilities & Utility equipment. Coach & participate in A3/3C problem solving. Support training for junior team members.

Relationships:

Reports to Manager/Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Support consistent operation, maintenance & response for all plantwide refrigeration systems
• Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on assigned process in a timely manner
• Manage individual training plan
• Ensure that all Maintenance activities are documented in SAP & communicated in the shift turnover reports
• Partner with process owners to actively improve performance & reliability of process equipment
• Perform routine cleaning and maintain good housekeeping for assigned areas
• Execute site rounds and equipment inspections of all Utilities independently to ensure efficient and compliant operations
• Drive continuous process improvement using cLEAN® concepts
• Support the development & establishment of maintenance procedures, maintenance plans & spare parts lists for processes assigned
• Support the maintenance team's development by instructing other technicians in specialized areas and acquiring knowledge about new systems
• Ability to work rotating shifts, night shifts, extended shifts, &/or weekends
• Lead teams in Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) tools to establish Root Cause Analysis & resolve equipment issues
• Participate in plant Shutdown planning & execution
• Ability to interpret mechanical & electrical specifications, drawings & other technical data sheets.to support project site
• Support the installation, commissioning, qualification & training activities for all Site Utilities systems & controls
• Support consistent operation, maintenance & response for all plantwide refrigeration systems
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Other duties, as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions.
• Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands.
• Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift.
• May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role.
• May require color vision based on role.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.
• May be required to work at elevated heights.
• Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials.
• May be required to wear gloves.
• Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments.
• Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks.
• Does not require a valid driver's license.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
• Minimum four (4) years of experience and knowledge in mechanical, electrical and/or control systems required
• May consider a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of six (6) years of experience and knowledge of mechanical, electrical and/or control systems required
• Ability to lead & guide fellow technicians with daily tasks & activities preferred
• Experience with automated records systems such as SAP/CMMS preferred
• Proficiency in reading schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents required
• Computer literacy required
• Experience in planning/organizing work, checking results & revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan required
• Experience demonstrating a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting based on data & facts preferred, to include active participation in driven event response activities and document problems & work to ensuring rapid resolution & prevent recurrence required
• HVAC/R: Knowledgeable of Air Handling equipment, Exhaust Fans, Leak detection and repair and control wiring knowledge required
• EPA 608 certification preferred
• HEPA filtration and air balancing experience preferred
• Ammonia/ CO2 refrigeration experience preferred
• CARO/ RETA Certification preferred

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.