Energy Management Engineer II

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

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

Primary technical expert supporting the leader in making recommendations and delivering results in the areas of energy management, capital budget planning and management, and long-range project development all consistent with a variety of comprehensive, financial, strategic, and operational plans.

Relationships

Manager.

Essential Functions

• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) and primary contact for site ISO 50001 program requirements consistent with corporate standards and relevant audits, to include to the development, design, or construction of energy conservation projects to ensure acceptability of budgets and timelines while adhering to federal and state laws as well as approved specifications
• Serve as primary technical contact and SME responsible for all monitoring energy systems, including motive power, thermal energy, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), or any other relevant systems to determine energy usage or potential energy savings, to include technical design &/or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance in relation to energy improvement
• Identify energy saving opportunities and make recommendations for operational changes or projects to achieve more energy efficient operation site-wide through effective modelling, monitoring, and analyzing energy consumption both electrically and thermodynamically
• Subject matter expert and point of contact in Recommend technical design &/and or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance in relation to energy improvement
• Prepare and present project reports as well as other program or technical documentation and operational reports
• Develop and support presentations for proposals for alternative energy systems and technologies up to the site leadership
• Serve as site primary contact for construction design information such as detail and assembly drawings, design calculations, system layouts and sketches, or specifications related to energy improvement projects
• Provide oversight to applicable domestic and international energy certifications
• Responsible for training development to personnel or clients on topics such as energy management and promote awareness or use of alternative energy sources
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment and/or supplies weighing up to thirty-three (33) pounds. Routinely operates and inspects manufacturing equipment. Strap and unstrap pallets. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a twelve (12) hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 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 and/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license and operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or technical degree with a concentration in Thermodynamics from an accredited university required
• May consider an associate’s degree in engineering field of study with a minimum of five (5) years of   proven field engineering experience in a manufacturing facility required
• Minimum of three (3) years of proven field engineering experience in a manufacturing facility required
• Demonstrated knowledge of alternative energy and/or symbiotic system integration supporting reduced energy consumption required
• Proficient with engineering design standards (e.g. for system operations and interactions) is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of energy assessments in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Project management competencies obtained through supporting relevant project management implementation preferred

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

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 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.