Associate Director, Utilities Engineering
Core
Owner-side leadership and technical governance for the design, integration, and delivery of Black and Clean utility systems supporting large biopharmaceutical capital projects.
Role type
Associate Director, Utilities Engineering
Builds
Utility systems (Chillers, compressors, steam boilers, cooling towers, Purified water, WFI, Clean Steam) and automation infrastructure for pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing.
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Utilities Engineering / Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Technical leadership, engineering standards development, GMP compliance, system integration, lifecycle management, commissioning strategy, cost and schedule control, regulatory compliance (FDA), contamination control, data integrity, cybersecurity, HAZOP participation, vendor management.
Preferred skills
AI and digital innovation implementation, smart manufacturing initiatives, Factory of the Future technology, sustainability and energy optimization.
Technologies
DCS, PLC, SCADA, Batch automation systems, Building automation systems, Environmental monitoring systems, PLC/DCS/SCADA platforms, Manufacturing execution systems.
Responsibilities
Lead the owner's Utilities team and provide technical oversight of Engineering contractor's design activities; Establish engineering standards and execution strategies for Utility systems; Review and approve engineering deliverables including P&IDs, Cause and Effect matrices, and equipment datasheets; Lead technical strategy for Black and Clean utilities including steam, chilled water, and Purified Water; Support design reviews, HAZOPs, and operational readiness assessments; Lead instrumentation commissioning strategy and execution; Define automation architecture and digital strategy for the project; Oversee development of control narratives and cause-and-effect diagrams; Drive transformation across all phases of projects to reduce project line up by 20%; Ensure utility system designs meet GMP, reliability, and operational requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
