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Mark Nelson

Oceanside

Summary

Dynamic engineering leader with extensive experience at Gilead Sciences, excelling in project management and utilities optimization. Proven track record in delivering multimillion-dollar projects under budget while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Adept at strategic planning and team leadership, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and safety standards.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager Facilities & Engineering

Gilead Sciences Inc.
Oceanside
05.2015 - 05.2025
  • Acting Technical Engineering on Behalf of Kite as well as SME Engineer for construction team for Gilead. Responsible for adherence to specifications and approvals of all construction and CQV plans for MVP01.
  • Lead Facility Engineer for Biological campus in Oceanside CA. Responsible for Campus wide Utilities (Site and Process), HVAC, Power, Ancillary Systems, and Process equipment installation coordination for all buildings.
  • Responsible Engineer for Clean Utilities, Electrical, Alternative energy, E-power, Process Waste, Water Systems, Plant utilities.
  • Conservation Program Owner (Natural Gas, Process Gases, Water, Electricity)
  • Engineering Lead on Change Control Council (responsible for review/approve on all site Change controls as Eng/Maint representative)
  • Safety Council Member (Represent Engineering on program review, awards program, Site engagement Initiatives)
  • Engineering Practice and Capital Process Developer (Provide guidance in authoring a program for the execution of project, implementation of Specification Standards, Organization of Engineering drawing revision and control processes)
  • Commissioning and Validation support activities as well as protocol development and review
  • Maximo Job Plan improvement initiative
  • Evaluate energy usage and improvement plans - Implement good stewardship processes and behaviors
  • Computerized control platforms: Energy monitoring and control system to integrate and utilize a wide array of Allen-Bradley PLC systems into a centralized platform.
  • Long Range strategic planning; Budgetary strategy, Capital Project organization, Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs

Sr. Project Engineer

Gilead Sciences Inc.
San Dimas
01.2013 - 05.2015
  • Lead Engineer for New 330,000 square feet Campus. Responsible for Campus wide Utilities (Site and Process), HVAC, Power, Ancillary Systems, and Process equipment installation coordination for all buildings.
  • $5.6 million for (5) Major HVAC, Solvent Waste, and Infrastructure improvement Projects - Project Management process under budget and on schedule. Project scope development and site capability evaluations performed to make future project evolutions seamless.
  • Responsible Engineer for Clean Utilities, Electrical, Alternative energy, E-power, Process Waste, Water Systems, Plant utilities.

Utility Engineer / Project Management

Genentech Inc.
Oceanside
08.2005 - 01.2013
  • $3.5 million RO/EDI system installation, 100% schedule adherence, No unplanned production interruptions, $150k under budget.
  • $80K WFI Still blowdown reclaim system to feed steam boilers - 8,000 gal / day savings - outstanding improvement of boiler performance by large reductions in blowdown required.
  • $51K RO/EDI reject reclaim for Tower water make-up - 24,000 gal / day savings - heavy buffer chemistry eliminates biocides.
  • $1.2 million Caustic Clean System for Actemra technology transfer - Completion both under budget and two months early.
  • Responsible Engineer for all Clean Utilities.
  • Daily Operations and Primary compliance (Inspections and Audits) representative for Clean Utilities.
  • Design review and improvement - Change control program utilization.
  • Factory acceptance testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Turn Over Package (TOP) review and acceptance.
  • Commissioning and Validation support activities as well as protocol development and review.
  • Operational and Preventive Maintenance SOP generation and improvement. Created interdepartmental team to streamline process.
  • LEAN Operation - Development of high quality spare parts database to minimize overhead and refine maintenance programs for minimal impact to production.
  • Evaluate energy usage and improvement plans - Implement good stewardship plans - Member Green Genes Team.
  • Computerized control platforms: Emerson Controls (a.k.a. DeltaV, Manufacturing Control Systems (MCS)), Siemens Controls (a.k.a. Building Management System (BMS)), Allen-Bradley PLC.
  • Master Trainer on Maintenance of all systems: plant utilities, clean utilities, process equipment, CIP/SIP, auxiliary and site systems and power distribution.
  • Developed and Implemented Technician Qualification program and assessments.
  • Long Range strategic planning; Preventive, Predictive, and Sustainable programs.
  • Safety Council member - review site strategy, audit program administration and participation.
  • Corrosion Program Administrator.
  • Corporate Level III NDT Inspector responsible for Corrosion Control Program for Oceanside campus.
  • Train inspectors - Demonstrate control for all process contacting surfaces, inspection and anomaly remediation.
  • Performed reliability studies and review.
  • Implemented corrosion remediation equipment, training, and technique improvements.
  • Cultural Development and Change Agent.
  • Represent Maintenance Operations, Maintenance Systems, and Instrument Services Groups on an Employee council.
  • Provide a departmental voice to the Leadership team. Issues addressed include: Oceanside site culture development - Corporate values promotion and rewards - Interdepartmental relations - Personal/family support programs - Administering a suggestion/complaint program.

IDEC / Biogen Idec Inc.
Oceanside
03.2003 - 08.2005
  • Company Overview: $2B pharmaceutical manufacturer.
  • Responsibilities similar to Genentech listed above. Facility underwent an ownership change and my responsibilities were critical to the success of the new owners intent for the facility.
  • I held two positions under Biogen Idec: Supervisor I NIMO Clean Utilities Group (July 2004 - Aug 2005) and Sr. Associate I NIMO, NICO & NOBEL Projects (March 2003 - July 2004)
  • $2B pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Utility Operations Specialist

Genentech Inc.
So. San Francisco
09.1996 - 03.2003
  • Start-up Engineer in Porriño Spain 2002 for a Glaxo facility retrofit from chemical synthesis to small scale clinical Biological production.

Education

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Energy emphasis

California Maritime Academy (CSUCMA)
Vallejo, CA

B.S. - Marine Engineering Technology

California Maritime Academy (CSUCMA)
Vallejo, CA

Skills

  • Project management
  • HVAC systems
  • Utilities management
  • Energy monitoring
  • Change control
  • Commissioning support
  • Process validation
  • Budget management
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Safety management
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Continuous improvement
  • Staff training
  • Change management
  • Talent development
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active listening
  • Performance management

Affiliations

  • World Traveling, exploring new cultures and history
  • Off-roading
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor activities

Timeline

Sr. Manager Facilities & Engineering

Gilead Sciences Inc.
05.2015 - 05.2025

Sr. Project Engineer

Gilead Sciences Inc.
01.2013 - 05.2015

Utility Engineer / Project Management

Genentech Inc.
08.2005 - 01.2013

IDEC / Biogen Idec Inc.
03.2003 - 08.2005

Utility Operations Specialist

Genentech Inc.
09.1996 - 03.2003

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Energy emphasis

California Maritime Academy (CSUCMA)

B.S. - Marine Engineering Technology

California Maritime Academy (CSUCMA)

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