Facilities Specialist

Facade Today; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Singapore is seeking a Facilities Manager to maintain critical facility infrastructure in a GMP-regulated environment. You will supervise daily operations, coordinate maintenance, and drive continuous improvement across building systems.

Candidates should have a technical degree with facilities or engineering experience, knowledge of CMMS and AutoCAD, strong vendor management, budget tracking, and the ability to respond to emergencies with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Facilities Management or related field.
• Diploma or tertiary qualification with significant facilities/engineering management experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage critical facility infrastructure and systems while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Oversee daily operations, coordinate maintenance activities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Manage vendor relationships, maintain documentation, and implement facility improvement projects.
• Ensure optimal performance of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and specialized laboratory/production equipment.
• Support emergency response and participate in audit preparation while maintaining GMP standards.

Skills

Facilities management

Engineering

GMP/GxP knowledge

Budget management

Vendor management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Reading blueprints

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities Management

Diploma or equivalent (facilities/engineering)

Tools

CMMS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc. Allowed. Cold Room/Freezers: -22°F / -6°C. Laboratory Setting, Office. Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.). Strong odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.). Warehouse. Working at heights.

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.

Description

• Maintain and manage critical facility infrastructure and systems while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Oversee daily operations, coordinate maintenance activities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Manage vendor relationships, maintain documentation, and implement facility improvement projects.
• Ensure optimal performance of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and specialized laboratory/production equipment.
• Support emergency response and participate in audit preparation while maintaining GMP standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of facilities management or engineering experience in regulated environments, or Diploma or Tertiary education plus 5 years of experience in facilities or engineering related management.
• Preferred fields of study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field), Facilities Management.
• Technical certifications in building systems, GMP, or facilities management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building systems including clean utilities, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and BMS.
• Experience with GMP/GxP requirements and quality management systems.
• Proficiency in CMMS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated project management, stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with budget management and cost control.
• Ability to work flexible hours and participate in on‑call rotation.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various environmental conditions.
• Proficiency in English required; additional language skills valued.
• Must be able to respond to facility emergencies within required timeframes.
• Commitment to safety and environmental compliance.