Facilities Engineer II

Planet Pharma; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking an experienced Building Automation Systems (BAS) lead to ensure our facilities operate efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. You will provide expert oversight across the full BAS lifecycle—engineering, design, installation, service, upgrades, and system optimization.

In this role you will drive major BAS initiatives, support enterprise-wide standardization, and deliver technical solutions that improve HVAC and electrical performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years in operation and maintenance of BAS, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems or advanced degree.
• Experience with BAS design, installation, commissioning, and training.
• Excellent mechanical system knowledge (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).

Responsibilities

• Review and mark-up BAS drawings, specifications, and equipment/system designs.
• Manage BAS-related projects from concept through execution.
• Oversee financials: bids, purchase orders, and capex requests.
• Create, review, and execute project commissioning documents.
• Drive continuous improvement of BAS standards and SOPs.
• Lead contractors performing installation and programming of BAS components.
• Perform inspection and testing of control equipment.
• Provide BAS training and support to maintenance staff.
• Document root cause and resolutions in CMMS.

Skills

HVAC and BAS knowledge

Project management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Top 3 technical skills that are required for the role:

1. HVAC and building automation system knowledge
2. Project management
3. Management of external vendors

Education Required:

Bachelors Degree (any field)

Years’ Experience Required:

2+ years of experience with operation and maintenance of BAS, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems OR advanced degree

At this company you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

In this role, you will serve as the technical lead for the company’s enterprise Building Automation System (BAS), helping ensure our facilities operate efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. You will provide expert oversight across the full BAS lifecycle, including engineering, design, installation, service, upgrades, and system optimization.

You will play a key role in driving major BAS initiatives by leading project milestones, supporting enterprise-wide standardization, and delivering technical solutions that enhance HVAC and electrical system performance. This role also focuses on maintaining and improving existing BAS infrastructure while advancing continuous improvements in system components, processes, and procedures.

Working cross-functionally, you will collaborate with facility teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot complex building system issues, improve operational efficiency, and support the performance of the company’s global facilities. This is an opportunity to apply deep technical expertise while influencing the evolution of BAS standards and capabilities across the enterprise.

We bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.?

Travel: up to 25%, depending on primary location and business needs

• Review/mark-up drawings, specifications, and equipment/system designs for BAS projects at company sites
• Manage and/or provide oversight on small to moderately sized BAS-related projects or milestones within larger projects, from concept through execution
• Manage financial aspects of BAS projects/initiatives including drafting and submitting RFP/bid documents, creating/tracking purchase orders, and capital expenditure requests
• Create, review, and execute project commissioning documents
• Lead continuous improvement of, adherence to, and modifications of company BAS Standards and SOP’s
• Independently sets objectives aimed at completing assigned tasks/projects
• Lead/manage contractors performing installation and programming on any/all BAS components
• Perform inspection and testing of pneumatic, electric, electronic, and digital control equipment.
• Provide training and support to Maintenance/Facility Staff on BAS operations
• Work in controlled cleanroom environments, following all applicable SOPs and guidelines
• Participate in long-term BAS strategy and contingency planning. Identify/implement new technology as well as actively monitor/mitigate risks related to equipment end-of-life.
• Provide support during off-hours, both onsite and remote as needed.
• Adhere to operational policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Perform additional duties as requested.
• Document work performed, root cause, and resolutions in a CMMS

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience with operation and maintenance of BAS, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems OR advanced degree
• Experience with BAS design, installation, commissioning, and training
• Excellent mechanical system knowledge (HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems)

Nice to Have

• Tridium/Niagara BAS Certification
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Experience with BAS hardware/systems (Tridium Niagara, Honeywell, and/or Distech)
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• EPA refrigeration “universal certification”
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, and schematics
• Self-motivated
• Experience with integrated building solutions including temperature control, critical environment monitoring, power management and alarming, zoned lighting control and facility access control
• Experience with automation protocols including Modbus, BACnet, and LonWorks

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R.

• 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.