Site Superintendent

Job Description

Our Company is a global biopharmaceutical leader with a varied portfolio of prescription medicines oncology vaccines and animal health products. We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With employees operating in more than 140 countries we offer state of the art laboratories plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the worlds biggest investors in Research & Development.

The vision for the Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) organization is to improve patients lives by providing world-class facility services & solutions that enable innovative research medicines & vaccines. We deliver critical building and site services including facility management emergency response utilities (including electricity and water) and real estate strategy that provides a positive workplace experience to enable employees to perform their best work. The future of work and needs of the workplace are constantly changing so we are also seeking to re-imagine and continuously improve our operations and supporting business processes for our valued colleagues across our Company.

Position Summary

The Site Superintendent is responsible for overseeing site operations. This role ensures safe compliant and reliable utility and facility operations during assigned shifts while leading frontline response and coordination activities. This position schedule is a rotating shift support 24/7 operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and support operation of campus building automation and critical utility systems
• Respond to alarms system deviations and equipment issues in real time.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams for issue resolution.
• Ensure systems operate within defined performance and compliance parameters.

• Serve as first responder for site events.
• Initiate responses and escalations by site procedures and processes.

• Monitor and Operate automation systems.
• Identify abnormal trends and initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure timely documentation and communication of events and system status.
• Support shift reports and operational metrics tracking.

• Lead and direct shift personnel contractors and support staff.
• Ensure proper shift handoffs and communication of critical information.
• Enforce safety policies procedures and safe by choice behaviors.
• Provide real-time decision-making during off-hours and emergency situations.

• Ensure adherence to GMP safety and environmental regulations.
• Support audits inspections and documentation requirements.
• Drive a strong safety culture and incident prevention mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical degree required (engineering or related field preferred)
• 5 years of experience in facilities utilities or plant operations
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and building automation systems (BAS)
• Experience in emergency response
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidays as required

Preferred

• New Jersey Boiler License
• New Jersey Fire Inspector License
• New Jersey Wastewater License

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