Facilities Engineer

Pharmaceutical Company; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to advanced building systems

Fast hiring process

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical firm in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior Facilities Technician III to ensure uptime and compliance in a regulated environment. Responsibilities include maintaining HVAC-R and electrical systems, operating building automation platforms, and managing work orders. Candidates must possess an AA degree and have extensive experience in facilities management, especially in GMP or laboratory settings. This role offers competitive compensation and requires onsite presence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on facilities experience or electrician with 10+ years in electrical and mechanical.
• Strong experience in GMP, biotech, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environments.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work onsite full-time.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC-R systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems.
• Operate and troubleshoot building automation systems.

Skills

HVAC-R systems maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

BAS platforms operation

Work order management

Strong documentation skills

Education

AA Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Technology

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

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Base pay range

$36.00/hr - $52.00/hr

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Work Model: Onsite

Contract Duration: 3 Months

Shift: Day Shift

Interview Process: Phone Screen followed by Onsite Interview

Overview

This is a senior-level, hands-on Facilities Technician III role supporting a highly regulated, mission-critical environment. The focus is uptime, compliance, and operational excellence. You will be working across mechanical, electrical, building automation, and environmental monitoring systems in a GMP setting. This role is not supervisory, but it is high-impact.

If you thrive in complex facilities, know how to keep systems running under pressure, and document your work cleanly for audits, this role is built for you.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Systems

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC-R systems including air handlers, chillers, rooftop units, CRAC units, exhaust systems, and ducting
• Troubleshoot and repair boilers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and piping systems
• Maintain CTUs such as incubators, refrigerators, freezers, environmental chambers, and stability rooms
• Support RO/DI water systems, autoclaves, sterilizers, and utility distribution systems
• Diagnose mechanical failures quickly to minimize downtime

Electrical Systems

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems from 12V to 480V
• Troubleshoot motors, VFDs, breakers, relays, contactors, panels, and controllers
• Support generators, ATS, UPS systems, emergency lighting, and load testing
• Perform IR thermography inspections and corrective actions
• Ensure all work complies with NEC and site safety standards

Building Automation & Controls

• Operate and troubleshoot BAS platforms including ALC, Siemens, JCI, and Distech
• Monitor alarms, schedules, setpoints, trends, and system performance
• Calibrate sensors, actuators, valves, and control devices
• Respond to environmental excursions and escalate system-level issues appropriately
• Monitor and troubleshoot Rees EMS systems supporting CTUs, cleanrooms, and critical equipment
• Investigate alerts, document corrective actions, and coordinate with Engineering and Quality teams

Work Order Management

• Use SAP PM to open, manage, and close work orders
• Accurately document labor, parts, inspections, and corrective actions
• Maintain equipment history and audit-ready documentation

Safety & Compliance

• Follow Cal/OSHA, site safety policies, lockout/tagout, confined space, and hot work procedures
• Identify hazards and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Support EHS initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

You must meet one of the following:

• AA Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Technology, or related field with 10+ years of hands-on facilities experience
• OR
• Licensed or Certified Electrician with 10+ years of hands-on electrical and mechanical experience and 3+ years working with BAS

Additional Requirements

• Strong experience in GMP, biotech, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environments
• Experience with BAS, EMS, and CMMS systems (SAP PM preferred)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work onsite full-time
• Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills

Why This Role

• Exposure to advanced building systems and automation
• Clean scope, clear expectations, fast hiring process

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering, Management, and Quality Assurance
• Industries
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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