Senior Critical Utilities & Controls Engineer (GMP Environment)

Senior Critical Utilities & Controls Engineer (GMP Environment) Wilson, NC - Wilson, NC 27893 Quick Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Quick Apply Description Allegiance Industries is a facilities services and full-service electrical contractor serving the commercial, industrial, and retail markets in the southeast United States. The Senior Critical Utilities & Controls Engineer is responsible for the technical oversight, reliability, and lifecycle management of site critical utilities and control systems within a GMP-regulated environment. This role serves as a lead role for building automation systems (BAS/BMS), PLC/HMI platforms, and central utilities including boilers, chillers, HVAC, and associated infrastructure. The position drives system performance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with GMP, GDP, and GLP standards. This role partners closely with Facilities, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams and provides technical leadership and direction to site technicians and vendors. Reporting to the Technical Manager, this individual plays a key role in ensuring audit readiness, system reliability, and long-term asset strategy. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & System Ownership Serve as a lead for critical utilities systems including boilers, chillers, HVAC, compressed air, and water systems (e.g., WFI, clean steam where applicable) Own and support BAS/BMS and PLC/HMI control systems, ensuring system integrity, performance, and cybersecurity awareness Provide technical direction and mentorship to facilities technicians and third-party vendors Lead troubleshooting of complex system issues and drive resolution to minimize operational impact Support system design reviews, upgrades, and capital projects Reliability Engineering & Maintenance Strategy Develop and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance strategies for critical systems Analyze system performance, trends, and failures to drive reliability improvements Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Ensure critical spares strategy and asset lifecycle planning are in place Drive uptime, efficiency, and energy optimization initiatives

EAM / CMMS

Governance Oversee execution and quality of maintenance activities within the

EAM/CMMS

system (e.g., SAP) Ensure accuracy of asset hierarchy, job plans, and maintenance records Review and approve work orders, ensuring completeness and compliance with data integrity standards (ALCOA) Support planning and scheduling activities in coordination with maintenance teams GMP Compliance / Validation / Documentation Ensure all systems and activities comply with GMP, GDP, and GLP standards Support and lead change control, deviation investigations, and CAPA execution Partner with Validation to maintain systems in a validated state, including support for

IQ/OQ/PQ

activities Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external regulatory inspections Ensure adherence to all controlled procedures and documentation practices Project & Continuous Improvement Support capital projects involving utilities and control systems from design through commissioning Identify and implement process improvements to enhance system reliability and compliance Drive standardization of maintenance practices and documentation Support digitalization and smart facilities initiatives (e.g., data analytics, remote monitoring) Cross-Functional Collaboration Interface with Quality, Manufacturing, Validation, and Engineering teams to ensure alignment on system performance and compliance Act as the technical liaison for audits, inspections, and client interactions Support training and development of site personnel on systems, procedures, and GMP expectations Qualifications 5-10+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment (pharma, biotech, or life sciences) Strong hands-on experience with critical utilities systems (boilers, chillers, HVAC, etc.) Experience with BAS/BMS platforms and PLC/HMI troubleshooting Proven experience with

EAM/CMMS

systems (Maximo, SAP, or similar) Strong understanding of GMP documentation practices and data integrity (ALCOA principles) Demonstrated experience leading troubleshooting and reliability initiatives Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or related field) Experience with validated systems and change control processes Familiarity with regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA, etc.) Experience in project engineering or capital project support Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for control systems Core Competencies Advanced troubleshooting and analytical thinking Technical leadership and mentorship Strong understanding of GMP compliance and audit readiness High attention to detail and documentation excellence Ability to influence cross-functional teams Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability Work Environment GMP-controlled / cleanroom and utility plant environments Requires adherence to gowning, PPE, and safety protocols Combination of field-based and office-based work Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Critical utilities uptime and system reliability PM/PdM program effectiveness and completion rates Deviation reduction and RCA effectiveness CMMS data integrity and work order quality Audit findings related to facilities/utilities Response and resolution time for critical system issues Energy efficiency and system optimization metrics Share job details to