Building Management System Area Specialist

West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Novo Nordisk
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About the Department

Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk's life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications.


What we offer you:

  • Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
  • 36 Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidays
  • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
  • Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
  • 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?


The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining and advising new projects on the Building Management System while collaborating with the Engineering team to provide necessary documentation, quality system interaction, and performing a variety of highly diverse and complex activities requiring sound planning, organization, judgement, adaptability, and accountability.


This is an onsite role Monday-Friday based at our West Lebanon, NH bioproduction facility.


Relationships

Reports to: Automation Manager

Number of subordinates with direct/indirect referral: None


Essential Functions

  • Entry-level programming in PPLC to upgrade graphics and controls for the BMS System and Install PXCM Controllers with supervision and conduct testing
  • Core roles include communication, compliance, risk management, and use of current technology
  • System Design and Specification
  • Contribute to design and specify BMS systems to control HVAC and other Critical Systems
  • Contribute to select appropriate control strategies and equipment based on the building's requirements
  • Installation and Commissioning
  • Work with PM to support the installation of BMS hardware and software
  • Work with PM to support the commission the system, ensuring all devices and systems are correctly connected and functional
  • Work with PM to conduct system testing and validation to ensure proper operation
  • Programming and Configuration
  • Assist with contractors to develop control algorithms and logic for building systems
  • Assist with contractors to configure controllers, sensors, and other devices as per design specifications
  • Assist with contractors to integrate various building systems into the BMS to enable centralized control and monitoring
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Perform routine maintenance and updates on BMS hardware and software according to SOP's
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to BMS operations under the guidance of SME or suppliers
  • Ensure minimum downtime and optimal performance of building systems
  • At the direction of the functional area manager (FAM), develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI) metrics
  • Researches a wide variety of information requests and gathers and compiles reports on BMS data
  • Supports Deviations (DV) and Change requests (CR) related to engineering data
  • Participate in on-call rotations, including weekends and non-business hours, to provide support for critical BMS, EMS systems
  • Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable SOPs, corporate standards, cGMP's, local, state and federal laws/regulations
  • Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and Code of Conduct values in all activities and interactions
  • Other duties as assigned

  • Qualifications

    • Education and Certifications
    • High School diploma or equivalent required
    • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field preferred
  • Work Experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent with five (5) years of work-related experience within a building management system, manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance department as BMS operator, and/or administrative support required
  • Bachelor's Degree with one (1) years of work-related experience within a building management system, manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance department as BMS operator and/or administrative support preferred
  • Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or other regulatory industries experience preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Develops professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
  • Determines a course of action based on guidelines and modifies processes and methods as required
  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
  • Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems
  • Works on problems of moderate scope which are often varied and routine where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
  • Builds productive internal/external working relationships to resolve mutual problems by collaborating on procedures or transactions
  • Requires demonstrated computer skills and use of Microsoft Office including proficiency with Explorer, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Project, and Teams
  • Requires demonstrated computer skills with data management systems or data bases
  • Ability to utilize electronic systems as necessary in order to conduct job responsibilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Some knowledge of PPCL Programing experience is preferred
  • Electrical systems such as 120 VAC, 24 VDC, 480 VAC
  • GAMP guidelines
  • Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Understanding standard operating procedures (SOP's)


  • Physical Requirements

    0-10% overnight travel required. The ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push, pull, lift, finger, feel, and grasp. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Ability to move throughout the facility in the performance of duties in proximity of process equipment and active construction sites during project phase. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analysing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. This position may lift up to 10 pounds. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment using hands. While performing this job employee work involves sitting most of the time with walking and standing required only occasionally. Ability to work hours necessary and according to customer needs in a continuous 24/7 operation.

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

    Date Posted: 27 April 2025
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