HVAC/Facilities Specialist

Pillar 5 Pharma Inc.; Arnprior; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillar5 Pharma Inc. is seeking an experienced HVAC/Facilities Specialist to support the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of cleanroom HVAC systems and facility infrastructure within our regulated manufacturing environment.

The role serves as a technical lead and owner’s representative, coordinating with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external consultants to ensure systems comply with GMP, ISO cleanroom standards, and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with HVAC systems (design, operation, or maintenance).
• Experience in cleanroom or regulated environments preferred (pharma, biotech, semiconductor).
• Strong expertise in airflow, filtration, and environmental control strategies.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review HVAC system designs, calculations, and drawings from external engineers.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO cleanroom standards, and ASHRAE guidelines.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Act as primary interface between internal teams and external partners.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals.

Skills

HVAC experience

Cleanroom/regulatory environment

Review drawings & challenge design

Troubleshooting/root cause analysis

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or related field

Tools

BMS/SCADA (Siemens)

Job description

Pillar5 Pharma is seeking an experienced HVAC/Facilities Specialist to support the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of cleanroom HVAC systems and facility infrastructure within our regulated manufacturing environment. This role will serve as a technical lead and owner’s representative, working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external engineering consultants to ensure systems are compliant with GMP, ISO cleanroom standards, and operational requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and approve HVAC system designs, calculations, and drawings from external engineering consultants
• Ensure compliance withISO cleanroom standards, GMP, and ASHRAE guidelines
• Evaluate airflow, pressure cascades, temperature, and humidity control strategies
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
• Act as the primary interface between internal teams and external engineering partners
• Review technical submittals, design changes, and deviations
• Support installation, commissioning, and handover of systems
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and compliant
• Support facility upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure projects
• Coordinate permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Ensure compliance withGMP, ISO, safety, and environmental regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanical Engineering degree or related field, with experience in HVAC systems.
• 5+ years of experience with HVAC systems (design, operation, or maintenance).
• Experience in cleanroom or regulated environments preferred (pharma, biotech, semiconductor, etc.)
• Strongexpertisein airflow, filtration, and environmental control strategies.
• Experience with BMS/SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens)
• Proven ability to review engineering drawings and challenge design decisions
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis

COMPENSATION:

The salary range: $80,000 - $110,000annually

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Pillar5 Pharma does not use AI at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.

Pillar5 Pharma is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in the workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.