Utilities Engineer - 257790 - Skokie, Illinois, US

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Join a globally recognized, employee-friendly pharmaceutical company during an exciting phase of growth! We are opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Des Plaines, IL. We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Utilities & Facilities Engineer to oversee, maintain, and optimize our critical utility systems and technical building infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a Greenfield project, taking high ownership of brand-new, modern manufacturing systems while enjoying excellent benefits, generous PTO, and a highly collaborative, people-first work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on Maintenance & Operations: Perform regular inspections, continuous troubleshooting, servicing, and mechanical repairs (e.g., replacing motors, pumps, and component overhauls) across all primary site utilities.
• BMS & Trend Analysis: Monitor Building Management System (BMS) trends to identify internal system weaknesses, support continuous improvement, and prevent unplanned downtime.
• Core Utility Systems Management: Oversee and maintain complex utility infrastructure, including:
• Clean Utilities: Purified Water (PW), Water for Injection (WFI), Clean Steam, Process Gases, Clean Compressed Air, Cleanroom Air Handling Units (AHUs), HEPA filtration, and pressure cascades.
• Plant Utilities: Boilers, Chillers, Hot/Chilled Water, Plant Steam, Compressed Air, Electrical Distribution, Emergency Backup Power Systems (DRUs with large motors), and Refrigeration.
• Contractor & Project Supervision: Lead and coordinate third-party contractors for installation, servicing, and maintenance. Manage SAP requirement planning, order placement, and work permits.
• cGMP Compliance & Quality: Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS), write and revise SOPs/QC forms, maintain audit-ready documentation, and defend procedures/trending data during regulatory audits.
• Commissioning & Qualification: Support qualification, startup, and validation activities for new equipment and site systems.

Why Join Us?

• Culture: Backed by an established, employee-centric international organization that prioritizes work-life balance and long-term stability.
• State-of-the-Art Facility: Work with brand-new equipment in a clean, modern pharmaceutical plant. xklufbp
• Competitive Package: Excellent medical/dental benefits, competitive base salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and 401(k) matching.