Major accountabilities:

• Ensures reliable, efficient and sustainable operation of the GMP and non-GMP plants (mechanical plants, technical gases, chillers, boilers, electrical plants, UPS, emergency diesel generators) by executing field activities (e.g. BMS supervision, plant regulation and monitoring) and by performing minor mechanical/electrical interventions.
• Coordinates and supervises the maintenance activities (preventive/corrective/extraordinary) performed by external suppliers on site utilities and buildings, ensuring that the staff is appropriately trained and qualified.
• Is part of the on-call emergency team to be contacted for issues on critical plants.
• Manages the activities with permit to work system according to site and HSE standards and may act as responsible for electrical and thermal plants.
• Coordinates and supervises general repair of Facilities and Utilities through small projects and supports current and future capital projects and site goal objectives.
• Establishes and monitors KPIs related to Energy and Water consumptions and drives saving initiatives within Novartis sustainability framework.
• Contributes to the Change Management, Deviations and CAPAs for Facilities and Utilities and acts as SMEs during inspections and audits.
• Implements sharing and leveraging of best practices and expertise related to maintenance and tools across Novartis network.
• Contributes to the development of contractual strategy and framework to manage vendors and contractors and corresponding contracts.
• Supports the development of the Site Master Plan and other Engineering initiatives or programs as required.

Essential requirements:

• Technical background (i.e. degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Energy Engineering or High school degree in technical field) with experience in Facility and Utility management.
• Previous similar experience within a GMP environment.
• Fluent in Italian. Good knowledge of English.

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