Stationary Engineer

About the role

The Stationary Engineer will be responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of critical facility and utility systems that support sterile injectable manufacturing operations. This role ensures all plant utilities remain in a validated, compliant, and inspection-ready state in accordance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant utility systems including boilers, steam, chilled water, HVAC, compressed air, and purified water systems to ensure reliable facility operations.
• Perform routine inspections and system rounds to identify abnormalities and ensure systems operate within defined parameters.
• Respond to alarms, system faults, and operational issues; troubleshoot and resolve problems to minimize downtime and production impact.
• Adjust system controls to maintain environmental conditions required for cleanroom classifications and aseptic manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation of system readings, inspections, and maintenance activities in logbooks and CMMS systems.
• Support clean utility systems (e.g., WFI, purified water, clean steam) and Building Management Systems (BMS) to ensure operation within validated states.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, trade certification, or formal apprenticeship in stationary engineering, HVAC, boiler operation, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience operating and maintaining plant utilities, boilers, or stationary equipment in a regulated manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other cGMP-regulated environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with boiler systems, HVAC systems, and industrial utility equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of plant utility systems including boilers, steam systems, chillers, cooling towers, and HVAC systems.
• Understanding of clean utilities such as WFI, purified water, and clean steam systems in a GMP environment.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• EPA Universal (608) certification preferred.
• Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator license strongly preferred where applicable.

Qualifications

We are looking for applicants with:

Skills

• Technical expertise in boiler and HVAC systems, clean utilities, and facility infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex systems.
• Experience in aseptic manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, vision, and dental Insurance
• Childcare expense reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Anual bonus eligibility
• Annual merit increases
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holidays

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with standard business hours.