Facility Engineer

Facility Engineer

Job ID: 7653

Job Title: Facility Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH

The Facility Engineer II will provide hands-on engineering and maintenance technical support for planning and implementing infrastructure support of facilities/buildings, utility, lab, and manufacturing equipment. Working as part of multi-disciplinary engineering, automation, maintenance, and metrology team, the Facility Engineer will ensure installation, preventative maintenance, operational support analysis, repair, and or troubleshooting activity is properly supported in compliance with engineering specifications, and current Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization, facilitate technical projects, provide support for equipment, environment, and facility infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have experience with electrical distribution, HVAC, Building Automation systems, Cleanrooms, boiler systems, and precision lab equipment, including effective troubleshooting abilities. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is a plus.

The Facility Engineer provides hands-on technical support for facility/ building processes, utility, lab, and manufacturing equipment

Working as part of a focused multi-facility team, the Facility Engineer II will ensure any modification, installation, preventative maintenance, operational support, or troubleshooting activity is properly completed in compliance with engineering specifications and current Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines

This position requires the ability to lead projects, direct support personnel, facilitate meetings, and provide professional communication throughout all levels of the organization

Prepare, maintain, and follow procedures for the maintenance activities and associated processes to adhere to FDA regulations, company, local, and state requirements

Develop, conduct, and record test methods for facilities/utilities/HVAC/instrument systems troubleshooting

Monitor instrument maintenance results and implement corrective actions for out of specification conditions

Effectively prioritize projects, workload, and emergency requirements as needed

Coordinate equipment and instrument PM/Repair activities and serve as a customer point of contact and ensure that work performed meets regulatory expectations

Ensure that equipment files are maintained per Good Engineering practices

Provide technical maintenance support to all operational, maintenance, and calibration departments throughout daily processes

Develop, review, revise, and maintain SOPs for Engineering and Maintenance processes as assigned

Assist with EHS activities when applicable and appropriate

Remain current on industry and FDA engineering standards and trends

Manage contracts to ensure appropriate service levels at acceptable cost levels

Position has responsibilities at multiple locations in central Ohio (Columbus and Dublin)

Ability to clearly and concisely express thoughts in written procedures, protocols, and reports

Comfortable working in a production environment with multiple priorities

Readily adapts to changing job duties

Supports culture that emphasizes responsiveness

Exercise discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility

Demonstrate a high level of integrity

Maintain a positive attitude

Attention to detail in all job functions

Operates in alignment with established policies, procedures, and techniques, requiring relevant training, practical experience, or a working knowledge of the tasks involved.

Anticipating problems and removing obstacles to enable staff to perform tasks as assigned

Work to specific measurable objectives requiring operational planning skills with little direct supervision

Cultivate a diverse and collaborative team environment. Utilizes clear and concise communication to deliver high productivity and contribution to the success of department goals

Developing and enforcing procedures and controls

Has budgetary responsibility

Exercise crucial people skills

Ability to manage and influence people in the direct and lateral support structure

Drives timelines and development through the broad influence

Other duties as assigned

What you bring to the team.

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required.

Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or Laboratory operations

Ability to coordinate and lead daily team activities.

Experience with operation and maintenance of HVAC systems such as air handlers, chillers, heat exchangers

Ability to understand mechanical layouts and electrical schematic drawings (P&IDs)

Job assignments can be complex in nature, requiring intrinsic planning, project leadership, technical skills, and communication to be successful in meeting objectives

Experience with bioprocess systems and equipment such as filters, pumps, tanks, mixers, autoclaves, fillers, clean rooms, labeling and packing equipment a plus.

Working knowledge of Plant Utility systems and equipment such as pumps, compressors, chillers, boilers, etc.

Knowledge of OSHA requirements and understanding of cGMP requirements as they apply to the manufacture of pharmaceuticals

Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and adjust as priorities change

Must be skilled in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). CAD experience is a plus

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive work environment

Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and adjust as priorities change

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive work environment

Must possess a client-focused mindset in daily tasks

Must possess prior experience handling confidential information and the ability to maintain confidentiality