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At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your role at Baxter:

The Plant Engineer will deliver best in class equipment/facility availability and reliability in a GMP environment. This individual will plan and direct the maintenance and repairs of all facility components and equipment within the Baxter CIVA Compounding Centre to provide uninterrupted business operations.

This position will also manage all aspects of facility projects from concept through implementation to final project handover. Furthermore, the Plant Engineer leads the proper functioning of the team responsible for the facilities, validation and strategic projects (CAPEX).

Additional responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, active participation in the Joint Health and Safety Committee, identifying Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities and implementing solutions in compliance with business and quality requirements.

What do you Bring: Facility Maintenance, Vendor and Contract Management

• Troubleshoot, trend and support repair and improvement in all facility maintenance issues and failures

• Coordinate all facility maintenance activities with Quality and Operations to ensure compliance with requirements and minimize disruption to production

• Perform general facility inspections to identify and correct maintenance related issues.

• Keep accurate, up to date maintenance reports and records

• Ensure on-hand availability of critical spare parts

• Review, document and process vendor and contract invoicing monthly in compliance with Finance accrual and submission requirements

• Support procurement with subject matter expertise in contract renewals and development

• Support and provide input into the budget review process as required

• Represent all facility-related matters in internal, corporate and external audit proceedings as required

Continuous Improvement Projects

• Review/write validations; develop and update engineering specifications, SOPs, operating manuals and other technical documentation.
• Develop clear technical documents to describe processes and their state of validation.
• Review specification of new equipment and processes.
• Identify, develop, evaluate and execute robust Value Improvement Projects (VIP) for process and productivity improvements/automation and system/facility upgrades. Support with detailed business proposals and CAPEX requirements
• Manage the design, installation, execution and commissioning of projects to successfully meet all equipment/facility requirements
• Manage project scope, schedule, costs, quality, contractors and assigned resources
• Communicate and hold project status, planning and problem-solving meetings
• Produce project schedule, costs & progress reports
• Effectively manage issues, conflicts and changes that arise

Team Management

• Manage team/resources related to Facilities, oversee their successful functionality and provide support/mentorship as required
• Lead team/resource related to validation, Project Management (PMO) and strategic initiatives, provide guidance as required.

Joint Health and Safety Team

• Participate in monthly meetings, facility inspections and accurately maintain related forms and documentation as required
• Partner with EH&S to ensure compliance with EH&S requirements
• Support with input into scheduled Management Review Meetings

Education Level Required:

• University degree, Bachelor of Engineering

• P.Eng accredited or working towards one

  Preferred:

• Project Management certification from PMI or other institute

• Green Belt / Lean Six Sigma Certification

Major Subjects I Specialties Working knowledge of HVAC systems, process automation, Building Management/Monitoring systems

Type of Experience Required:

• GMP work experience in pharmaceutical or related industries

• Cleanroom / aseptic manufacturing practical work

• Previous leadership roles in similar settings

• Technical understanding of cleanroom associated equipment

• Experience and in-depth knowledge of validation activities (facilities, equipment, processes)

  Preferred:

• Significant project engineering/management in GMP industry

Years of Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical industry

• Minimum 3 years leading technical teams

  Preferred:

• 7+ years in pharmaceutical industry

• Experience supporting sites with 150 people over multiple shifts

Additional Skills / Special Training / Technical Skills Required Required:

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Refined people leading and mentoring skills
• Experience in collaborating with non-technical groups and seek win-win outcomes
• Ability to develop short- and long-term priorities that align with business strategy
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Excels at simplification allowing non-technical team members to understand the issues. Produces correct, concise documents detailing technical content using verbal or written form
• Strong ability to balance multiple priorities with excellent time management skills
• Strong vendor management skills
• Working knowledge of validation processes and activities
• Proven track record developing and following detailed SOPs and navigating the change control process

Preferred:

• Knowledge of statistical applications/Six Sigma Engineering
• Knowledge of PLC
• Strength using MS Office
• Experience using TrackWise

Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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