Automation & Power Systems Engineer
Pfizer
United States - New York - Pearl River
Posted on Pfizer website on 10 Apr 2025 (9 days ago)
ROLE SUMMARY
The Automation & Power Systems Engineer provides technical competency in assuming liaison and/or control responsibility for various multidisciplinary activities supporting the overall site operations and colleagues for the Global Workplace Experience (GWE) –Pearl River, NY Research and Development site. This entails a diverse range of accountabilities including oversight and direction of vendor and contractor work performed on analytical laboratory equipment, building systems and assets, new designs and installations, operations and maintenance activities, modifications, and modernization technologies, as well as the protection of physical facilities and process equipment. Additional accountabilities include the creation and monitoring of the site’s automation and power distribution strategies for all facility operations and facility/critical utilities as well as providing strategic input for the site’s capital program. The role requires the development and maintenance of close working relationships with colleague and contracted resources to define facility requirements, analyze needs, provide recommendations, and execute plans and options that align with overall GWE goals and supported business line objectives and strategies.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide engineering support, assistance and oversight for facility operations and site services in regulated laboratory and office workspace environments.
Assist with daily administration, operations, maintenance programs and projects for the following:
Primary site automation systems including the Building Management System (BMS), Environmental Monitoring System (EMS), Security and Fire Alarm systems.
Discrete and isolated control systems associated with all facilities support and critical utility systems.
Primary and back-up electrical power distribution systems
Provide documentation and input for near and long-term capital project planning and execution.
Provide automation and electrical support of both capital and expense projects for laboratory operations and facilities and site infrastructure.
Provide technical support as appropriate for Risk Management including but not limited to EHS, Security, Emergency Response, Business Continuity, and Compliance.
Provide ad-hoc engineering support and technical assistance to Digital/Business Technology in support of the site and its respective colleague groups.
Enhance department and organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Update job knowledge by participating in internal and external training opportunities; internal communities of practice; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
Minimum of three years of experience:
Providing expertise in the design, installation and maintenance of automation and electrical systems specific to HVAC, purified water systems, chillers, boilers, steam, and facilities equipment
Working in a pharmaceutical environment
Providing engineering operations support and project management
Working in a team environment providing critical customer service
Technical and Soft Skills
Experience with the design and installation of laboratory and administration work areas, and facility support utility systems in a research and development environment
Experience with the programming of PLC control systems, HMI (Human Machine Interface) software, power monitoring software packages and SMART/IoT building technologies.
Knowledge of computer network architecture and server communications
Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power distribution systems
Skilled with intermediate networking including the ability to diagnose ethernet and fiber hardware and interfaces
Working knowledge of power distribution, emergency generation and UPS power systems
Possess broad analytical and problem-solving skills including some knowledge with diagnostic, test and repair techniques
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
Ability to prepare design plans, technical reports, evaluations, and cost estimates
Demonstrated computer skills; Windows operating systems and databases and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Ability to present and discuss findings with senior and first level management, colleagues, consultants, and non-company officials
Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated working knowledge of:
Honeywell Building Management System Software and associated hardware
General knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry including change management procedures
Project management methods, procedures, and controls
Demonstrated computer skills; Pfizer specific systems P2L and EAMS
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraints. On a daily basis, the position responsibilities may require the ability to stoop; to reach; to stand, to walk and sit for extended periods of time; to push and/or pull objects weighing up to 30 pounds; to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation; to use finger dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment and hand strength to grasp objects; to perceive the attributes of objects by touch; to hear and verbally exchange ideas and information with colleagues and others on the phone and in the office; to see clearly from less than one foot to arm’s length with a good field of vision and to distinguish basic colors and shades of color. On a frequent basis, essential duties of the position may require the ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, to kneel and/or crouch to retrieve items.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Day shift with occasional after hours or weekend response for onsite support associated with facility incidents or excursions or planned shutdowns for maintenance and/or capital and expense project execution
Respond as required to the site in support of business continuity and emergency events
Periodic travel may be required in support of GWE business requirements
Entry and work inside laboratories, mechanical/electrical rooms, maintenance shops, shipping and receiving and service corridors. While working in these areas, strict adherence to gowning procedures and personal protective equipment will be required as applicable.
General safety knowledge and awareness expected in office, laboratory and manufacturing environments
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Pfizer GWE local and above site team
Pfizer Capital Project Management leadership
Pfizer R&D colleagues
Pfizer Procurement
Outsourced service provider(s)
A&E firms
Construction managers, expediters, and field supervision
RESOURCES MANAGED
Financial Accountability
Position will have direct influence for the Pearl River Research and Development site on an annual basis of approximately $100Kof operational expense.
Supervision
No direct reports
Responsible for working with 20-40 contractors that include outsourced service provider, A&E firms, and construction managers
OTHER INFORMATION
Not relocation eligible
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Last date to apply for job: April 24, 2025
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.