Utilities Lead

Job Description

Organon is hiring a Utilities Lead to join our world class manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and governance of site utility systems, ensuring they are safe, compliant, reliable, efficient and capable of supporting GMP manufacturing operations while driving asset reliability, energy reduction and continuous improvement.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead technical ownership, performance, reliability and maintenance strategy for all site utility systems, including steam, compressed air, chilled water, cooling and water systems.
• Act as the site utilities subject matter expert, providing guidance for maintenance, modifications, projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure utility systems comply with GMP, EHS, statutory and engineering requirements, maintaining audit-ready documentation and compliance records.
• Lead investigations into utility failures, deviations, CAPAs, change controls and risk assessments, ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage critical utility assets, including maintenance plans, spares, contingency arrangements and long-term asset replacement strategies.
• Serve as the Legionella Appointed Responsible Person, ensuring effective governance, monitoring, risk management and programme compliance.
• Lead and support utility-related capital projects, modifications and commissioning activities, ensuring safe transition into routine operation.
• Monitor utility performance, energy consumption and costs, identifying and delivering reliability, efficiency and lifecycle improvement opportunities while supporting business case development and contractor management.

 

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or professional qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience) with proven experience in engineering and utility systems management.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial utilities, including steam, compressed air, chilled water, cooling and water systems.
• Good understanding of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements, including LOLER, PSSR and Legionella L8.
• Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, risk assessment methodologies and Management of Change processes.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills with the ability to make sound technical decisions.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to plan, organise and lead projects, priorities and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to investigate, understand and resolve technical issues quickly while driving continuous improvement.

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions.  Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. 

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Annualized Salary Range

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Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1