Senior Facilities Engineer

Major Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead facility, utility and production room upgrades and construction, facility expansions and equipment installations
• Plan, budget and lead the execution of facility, utility and equipment installation projects
• Cook up communication regarding status, planned actions, issues and plans to resolve assigned project related issues
• Direct the design for production room changes, facility upgrades and equipment installations
• Review drawings and information prepared by the CAD department
• Prepare engineering drawings and P&IDs using the CAD system
• Prepare 3D models for conceptual design, space configurations and equipment layouts to support facility planning, project design and facility requirements
• Maintain the on-going performance of BioSpectra electrical and HVAC systems
• Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement
• Identify and resolve facility related issues promptly, applying sound engineering principles and problem-solving skills
• Select appropriate utilities equipment and provide guidance regarding the selection of production equipment related to equipment upgrades, facilities build-outs and any other facility-related changes, considering the impact to quality, performance and cost-effectiveness
• Execute facility related equipment validations and establish requirements to ensure facility related equipment remains in a qualified state, maintaining documentation and overseeing re-qualification activities as needed
• Aid the departmental management in hiring, motivating and building the capabilities of the operations and maintenance departments
• Oversee the quality of work and performance of the facilities team and coach and recognize individuals as appropriate
• Direct the facilities and maintenance staff to abide by good housekeeping practices and comply with OSHA safety and health regulations
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous process improvement related to facilities, utilizing methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality
• Directs the development and implementation of efficient and cost-effective processes and utility systems to meet current and future operational needs of the organization
• Monitor the reliability of all facilities and production-related equipment to minimize unplanned equipment downtime

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Facilities Engineering or other related field and a minimum of five or more years’ experience with a manufacturer of products and/or ingredients in life science, biopharmaceutical, food, or fragrance industries
• Working knowledge and experience in the following: Facility Project Management, Facilities & Production Equipment Maintenance, Electrical & HVAC, Computer Maintenance Management Systems, Computer Aided Design, Equipment Design & Selection, Process Improvement Expertise
• Attributes such as Achieves Results, Problem-Solving & Decision-making, Developing and Executing a Strategy, Communication, IT Technology, and an effective working knowledge of validating facilities related equipment consistent with FDA guidance and cGMP requirements