Facility Specialist

ThermoFisher Scientific; Naarden; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Naarden is seeking a Facilities Specialist I to maintain and optimize critical plant infrastructure. You will manage building systems, coordinate with vendors, oversee maintenance activities, and implement continuous improvements to support manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals.

The role requires 3–5 years of facilities maintenance experience, an MBO Level 4 or equivalent in a technical field, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• MBO Level 4 (or equivalent) in Facilities Management, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in facilities maintenance or technical building operations.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team.
• Basic understanding of ISO9001 or cGMP quality system.
• Experience with SCADA or PLC would be a plus.
• Experience with CMMS or maintenance management software would be a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of building automation systems (BMS).
• Additional certifications such as VCA Basic, BHV, or NEN 3140 VOP are an advantage.
• Attention to detail, regulatory compliance, problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform maintenance activities for extended periods.
• Excellent communication skills in English; technical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute minor electrical maintenance within the scope of NEN 3140 VOP authorization.
• Drive continuous improvement and ownership culture through self-detecting and self-correcting processes.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance of utility systems (HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, water treatment, steam, lighting, fire safety).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless task completion.
• Respond to facility-related equipment failures and coordinate maintenance with internal and external teams.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Specify and implement modifications to improve performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with production at the Naarden site to achieve metrics.
• Assist facility improvement projects and energy-saving initiatives; support installation, relocation and commissioning.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS; review for recurring issues.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environment policies.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Team collaboration

English communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

MBO Level 4 in Facilities Management / Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

SCADA/PLC

BMS

MS Windows/Excel

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

Join our organization as a Facilities Specialist I and contribute to maintaining and optimizing our facilities. You'll ensure the smooth operation of critical infrastructure while supporting our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. In this position, you'll manage building systems, coordinate with vendors, oversee maintenance activities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Be integral to thefacility managementin our state-of-the- art manufacturing facility
• Support andoperatethe maintenance planningfor thefield devices and utilityequipment used for themanufacturing of biological products

Our Capture Select ligands are single- chain antibody fragments, produced through a sophisticated process involving:

• Upstream fermentation in yeast
• Primary recovery using micro-filtration (MF) and ultra- filtration (UF)
• Purification via ion-exchange (IEX) chromatography

These ligands are essential for our customers in the research, development, and manufacturing of groundbreaking biopharmaceuticals. From novel antibody and gene therapies to recombinant proteins, our products contribute to the treatment of life-threatening diseases.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Execute minor electrical maintenance activities within the scope of NEN 3140 VOP authorization.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence culture through self-detecting and self-correcting processes, systems and instilling strong ownership & accountability
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance ofutilitysystems, including HVAC,electrical distribution,compressed air,water treatment systems,steam, chilled water,lighting, fire safety systems, andotherutilities.
• Collaborate with cross functionalteams to ensure seamless completion of tasks.
• Respond to facility-related equipment failures and emergencies, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities with internal teams and external service providers, including support outside of standard working hours.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company procedures.
• Specify and implement modifications to improve operational performance,efficiencyand compliance.
• Collaborate closely with theproduction teamat the Naarden site to achieve or surpass the critical metrics.
• Assistwith facility improvement projects and energy-saving initiatives.Support installation, relocation, and commissioning of facility equipment.
• Maintainaccuratemaintenance records, inspection reports, and work orders using the CMMS.Review maintenance records andidentifyrecurring issues.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)policiesand local regulations.

Qualifications

• MBO Level 4 (or equivalent) in Facilities Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ora relatedtechnical discipline.
• 3-5years ofhands-onexperience infacilities maintenance or technical building operations.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Basic understandingofworkingunderISO9001 or cGMPquality system.
• Experience with SCADAorPLCwould be a plus
• Experience withCMMSoranymaintenance management softwarewould be a plus
• Ease of working with Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of building automation systems (BMS).
• Additionalcertifications such as VCA Basic, BHV, or NEN 3140 VOP are an advantage.Attention to detail and regulatory compliance.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform maintenance activities for extended periods.
• Excellent communication skills in English, technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.Flexibility to accommodatetochanging priorities and deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Day shift with occasional after-hours or weekend support.
• Monitor factory processes and control, both on- siteand remotely, including outside standard working hours.
• Use ofappropriate PersonalProtective Equipment (PPE).

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.