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Job Description

About the role:

The Sr Utilities Engineer – Electrical will lead and oversee the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical infrastructure, power distribution, and emergency backup systems at a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in Social Circle, GA.  The electrical engineer will ensure compliance with standard operation procedures (SOPs) and electrical code, maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability.  The engineer will act as a key technical leader, collaborating across operations, maintenance, manufacturing, automation, quality assurance, validation, and reliability engineering teams.  Additional duties will include driving electrical safety program enhancements and championing sustainability initiatives, including carbon reduction strategies. 

How you will contribute:

• Collect, analyze, and report critical data to ensure the reliable performance of electrical distribution systems.
• Perform equipment selection, load calculations, and power system studies to ensure optimal performance.
• Interpret electrical schematics to troubleshoot issues and maintain system reliability.
• Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical specifications (Design/Functional/System), Process Changes, CAPAs, and P&IDs.
• Participate in validation activities including documentation of IQ/OQ protocols and completion of summary reports.
• Periodically review and assist with Short Circuit Coordination Studies.
• Manage small-scale capital projects, creating scope of work, risk assessments, justification, cost estimates, and implementing purchase order requisitions.
• Able to participate and make suggestions for capital planning, spending, and tracking.
• Support the planning and execution of large sized capital projects by working in cross-functional teams as the Engineering lead/representative.
• Assist in driving projects to completion and ensure timeline and budget objectives are met.
• Must stay current with all assigned training to ensure compliance with plant and divisional procedures related to your role and department responsibilities.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset by expanding engineering knowledge, enhancing technical problem-solving skills, and staying current with biopharmaceutical industry best practices and emerging technologies. Actively supporting information sharing and learning between team members.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Be on-call at all times to respond to plant-wide emergencies and manufacturing needs.
• Be able to perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering discipline required. 2 – 4 years of related experience.
• Related work experience within a technical or GMP environment is preferred.
• Must have design experience in the following as a minimum: Electrical power distribution (115kV/15kV/480v), Generators, Switchgears, UPS, Inverters, Automatic Transfer Switches, Transformers, Harmonic Filters, Variable Frequency Drives, Motor Control Centers (MCC’s), Motor Starters, Interior and Exterior Lighting and Power Management System.
• Candidate must have an extensive knowledge of general electrical design standards, NFPA code requirements and other codes related to design.
• Candidate must be able to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledgeable in electrical and instrumentation design in hazardous location, security/access control systems, fire alarm and smoke control systems.
• Experience performing Power Systems Studies using analysis software. (SKM Power Tools Preferred).
• Able to apply fundamental engineering principles across multiple disciplines while demonstrating a solid understanding of theories and practices used in areas outside your primary expertise.
• Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives and cost implications.
• Must have a demonstrated track record of successfully executing engineering projects, and supporting facility issues, in a FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Excellent technical problem-solving skills are a must.
• Must have excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills; able to efficiently communicate with cross-functional teams and management on recommended course of action, with minimal assistance.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma quality techniques to drive process improvement and operational excellence.
• Have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, exert broad influence, and work as a collaborative team member.
• Must be a self-starter, detail oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have proficient computer skills and be experienced using MS Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and MS Project.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team-based environment.
• Display a positive, professional and customer-oriented attitude.
• Must have passion to innovate and drive for solutions and display personal accountability for results and integrity.

Important Considerations:

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
• Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$111,800.00 - $175,670.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. 

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes