Facility Engineer (Utilities)

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Breda; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES is seeking a Facility Engineer (Utilities) in Breda, Netherlands to manage and optimize utility systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing site. This role includes responsibilities such as acting as a system owner for chillers and HVAC systems, managing the lifecycle and reliability of these systems, and supporting troubleshooting efforts.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Industrial, and experience in GMP regulated environments. Exposure to complex engineering projects and continuous improvement efforts is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP regulated environments like pharmaceutical or food industry.
• Availability for on-call duty service.
• Comprehensive understanding of validation processes (FAT, SAT, SIT) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as system owner for utility systems including chiller and HVAC.
• Manage lifecycle and reliability of assigned systems.
• Support troubleshooting of technical issues.

Skills

Chiller systems

HVAC systems

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication in Dutch

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS ERP or SAP

Job description

A global biotechnology organization focused on advancing innovative therapies to improve patient outcomes. The company operates in highly regulated environments and is known for its strong engineering standards, collaborative culture, and commitment to quality and growth.

Job Description: An opportunity for a Facility Engineer (Utilities) to manage and optimize critical utility systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing site. You will play a key role in ensuring reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of systems such as chillers and HVAC while collaborating with cross functional teams and external service providers. This role offers exposure to complex engineering projects and asset lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Act as system owner for utility systems including chiller, HVAC, and compressed air
• Manage lifecycle and reliability of assigned systems
• Support troubleshooting of technical issues and unplanned maintenance
• Provide input for maintenance improvement and optimization
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Identify recurring failures and drive continuous improvement
• Support development of maintenance strategies and planning
• Lead and review maintenance jobs and concepts
• Collaborate with project teams on system design and installation
• Work with CMMS systems such as Maximo where applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering preferably Mechanical or Industrial
• Experience in GMP regulated environments such as pharmaceutical biotech or food industry
• Strong experience with chiller systems is mandatory
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and utilities
• Compressed air systems knowledge is a plus
• Familiarity with building management systems and equipment
• Experience working with stakeholders across departments
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Fluent in English and Dutch both written and spoken, Dutch preferred
• Availability for on call duty service
• Familiarity with maintenance systems such as CMMS ERP or SAP preferred
• Understanding of validation processes such as FAT SAT SIT is a plus

Other Information

• Contract duration: 6 months with possible extension
• Work setup: Fully onsite
• Location: Breda, Netherlands

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