Facilities Process Engineer

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. 

The Opportunity:

Oversees and optimizes the daily operations of mechanical systems including refrigeration, chillers, HVAC, and cold storage. Ensures an efficient functioning of the central utility plant (CUP) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Manages electrical maintenance tasks. Focuses on enhancing maintenance practices to minimize downtime and reduce operational losses. Develops performance criteria and specifications to meet unique operating requirements while adhering to building, safety codes, and internal directives. Operates independently within established guidelines and policies. This position requires expertise in mechanical engineering, process optimization, and energy management.

• Analyze all current HVAC, Controls & Electrical systems processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvement strategies for optimal resource use, cost savings, and increased throughput

• Supervises contractor evaluation and selection process.

• Manages contractor inspection process to ensure safety and compliance Defines scopes of work and supervises contract labor for small and medium projects under some supervision.

• Design and implement process improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while reducing production disruptions and unscheduled downtime.

• Conduct root cause analyses for recurring issues, employing problem-solving methodologies like 5-Whys or Fishbone diagrams to understand and address underlying causes Identify sources of operational and production losses, including equipment inefficiencies and process bottlenecks, and implement solutions to minimize waste and improve productivity

• Work with the maintenance team to create and improve preventive and predictive maintenance plans that enhance equipment reliability and extend the lifespan of assets Investigate causes of equipment downtime, analyze data to identify patterns, and develop strategies to reduce or eliminate downtime.

• Gather and interpret operational data to monitor performance metrics, generate reports, and make data-driven recommendations for process improvements. Focuses on critical spare parts definition to minimize unplanned downtime.

• Ensure all Central Utilities Plant ammonia processes and training align with safety regulations and environmental standards, actively contributing to a safe working environment

• Provide strong vendor management oversight to control costs, ensure excellent service deliverability, minimize potential safety risks, equipment downtime and drive for optimum asset life from our vendors throughout the lifecycle of their contractual relationship.

Who you are:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.

• You have 5 years in manufacturing, preferably in a biotech or diagnostic equipment industry with controls and automation experience

• In operating, maintaining complex mechanical systems (i.e. central utility plant)

• Knowledge of HVAC, utilities, electrical, and energy management systems.

  Experience in process engineering with a strong focus on maintenance and reliability in an industrial, manufacturing or facilities environment.

• Must have strong vendor management experience to: develop vendor agreement for services, control costs, ensure excellent service deliverability, and minimize potential risks and to drive for optimum benefits from our vendors throughout the lifecycle of their contractual relationship.

• Equivalent combination of education and work-related experience accepted.

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is between $99,600 and $185,000.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $99,600 - $185,000