Engineering Technician I/II – CPO

Novo Nordisk

Engineering Technician overseeing work permitting and safety processes at Novo Nordisk. Ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting technical training and process improvements.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeClayton • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the authority for safe work permitting for the facility.
Subject Matter Expert on Work Permitting Process (Permit Vision).
Identify & implement CPO process improvements.
Support technical training of other team members (4P qualified).
Monitor Permit Vision for work requests and process through the permit life cycle including review/approve/issue permits, review/approve/execute ICCs (LOTO), and review/approve Flush & Drain Plans.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Author ICC’s & Flush/Drain Plans
Provide lead direction & support to junior team members
Recognize the conditions of work that require Lockout/Tagout
Assess all hazardous energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other sources in machines, equipment, and systems which can be hazardous to employees & other stakeholders onsite
Use documented procedures and approved isolation devices to implement Lockout/Tagout
Support adherence to key elements of OSHA regulations known onsite as the Ten Life Safety Rules
Support adherence to all Quality & Environmental & EHS regulations within area of responsibility
Continuous process improvement using cLEAN concepts
Establish & maintain standards & operational procedures for the Central Permit Office
Work daily with computer programs to perform tasks (Microsoft office suite, CMMS (SAP), Permit Vision, Robex, etc.)
Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS Diploma or GED required
May consider an Associate's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in engineering technology, maintenance, manufacturing or utilities required
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in engineering technology, maintenance, manufacturing or utilities required
Knowledge & experience in the operations, &/or maintenance of utilities &/or manufacturing equipment required
Experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, cGMP, OSHA) required
Ability to use appropriate PPE, including PAPR required
Willingness to join and actively participate in the Emergency Response Team (ERT) preferred
Ability to read/review and understand P&ID, PFD, electrical schematics required
Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels required
Understanding of Safe Work Practices required
Experience identifying and isolating hazards (LOTO) required
Willingness to join and actively participate as Health & Safety Representative (HSR) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
Tuition Assistance
Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Referral Awards

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Hard Skills & Tools

Work Permitting ProcessLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Flush/Drain PlansP&IDPFDElectrical SchematicscLEAN conceptsPermit VisionCMMS (SAP)Hazardous Energy Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong communication skillsAbility to work independentlyLead directionSupport technical trainingProcess improvementRecognize work conditionsTeam collaborationEmergency Response participationHealth & Safety representationAdherence to safety requirements

Certifications

HS Diploma or GEDAssociate's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or relevant field4P qualified