Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Pleasanton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC client in Pleasanton, CA seeks a Facilities Maintenance Engineer for a 6-month contract to audit, optimize, and expand the Preventative Maintenance program, bridging field maintenance and data systems. You will develop detailed PM procedures for HVAC, exhaust, plant utilities, and high-purity water systems, with LOTO, JHA, and PPE integration and GDP-compliant documentation.

Requires a BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Facilities Engineering, 5+ years in regulated

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in facilities/reliability/maintenance in regulated industries.
• Proficiency with CMMS (SAP) and strong technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Audit asset and work order data in CMMS to identify gaps.
• Develop and standardize PM procedures for HVAC, exhaust, plant utilities, and high-purity systems.
• Incorporate safety requirements (LOTO, JHAs, PPE) and GDP in all procedures.
• Ensure procedures comply with regulatory and GxP standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Facilities Engineering

Tools

CMMS SAP

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Location: Pleasanton, CA (94588)

Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension

Project Background & Objective

The laboratory and office facility operates highly complex, critical infrastructure supporting sensitive scientific research and corporate operations. To ensure maximum uptime, regulatory compliance, and asset longevity, we require a temporary, highly skilled Maintenance Engineer. The primary objective of this role is to audit, optimize, and expand our existing Preventative Maintenance (PM) program. This individual will bridge the gap between field maintenance and data systems, converting technical documentation and historical work order data into actionable, detailed maintenance procedures.

Scope of Services & Key Responsibilities

The Consultant will work under the direction of the Plant Engineer to execute the following tasks:

• Asset & Work Order Audit
• Review existing and historical work order data within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to identify procedural gaps.
• Cross-reference current asset registries with physical field inventory to ensure critical equipment tags are accurate.
• PM Procedure Optimization & Development
• Author, revise, and standardize detailed PM job plans and step-by-step procedures for critical utility and facility equipment, including but not limited to:
• HVAC Systems: Air Handling Units (AHUs), HEPA filtration loops, and VAV systems.
• Exhaust Systems: Lab chemical fume hoods, bio-safety cabinet exhaust fans, and stroboscopic exhaust stacks.
• Plant Utilities: Chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and compressed air systems.
• High-Purity Utilities: Reverse Osmosis / Deionized Water (RODI) purification and distribution systems.
• Integrate safety requirements into all procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifications.
• Compliance & Quality Integration
• Ensure all written procedures comply with local regulatory bodies, Roche global engineering standards, and applicable Good Manufacturing/Laboratory Practices (GxP).
• Incorporate clear "pass/fail" criteria, calibration check-points, and data collection parameters within the PM steps to ensure Good Documentation Practices (GDP) can be maintained by executing technicians.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or equivalent technical field experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in facilities engineering, reliability engineering, or maintenance operations within a regulated industry (Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, or Semiconductor).
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of commercial/industrial HVAC, chilled water plants, industrial exhaust, and high-purity water system (RODI) operations and failure modes.
• Systems Experience: Proficiency with enterprise CMMS platforms (SAP Preferred).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional technical writing ability, strong data analytical skills, and the communication skills required to interview field technicians to capture tribal knowledge.