Facility Engineer onsite in Lebanon, IN- Pharmaceutical

CBRE; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Facilities Engineer to serve as the SME for facility and utility systems across assigned buildings. The role focuses on operational excellence, GxP compliance, and reliability, with a proactive cross-functional approach to optimize operations and capital projects on a fully onsite basis in Lebanon, IN.

The candidate will develop maintenance strategies, review operations for safety standards, and coordinate outages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; 5+ years of relevant work experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for facility and utility systems and monitor infrastructure issues.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies based on reliability principles.
• Review system operations to maintain laboratory safety standards (airflow, power, etc.).
• Coordinate building system outages for preventative maintenance and small capital projects.
• Support maintenance teams and planners with planned and unplanned work.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

People skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

About The Role

A CBRE Facilities Engineer serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for facility and utility systems, ensuring operational excellence, GxP compliance, and reliability across all responsible buildings. The role combines technical expertise in facility engineering with an ability to influence the delivery of capital projects. The position requires a proactive, cross-functional approach to optimize operations, support strategic initiatives, and deliver innovative solutions aligned with both client & corporate standards.

A CBRE Facilities Engineer serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for facility and utility systems, ensuring operational excellence, GxP compliance, and reliability across all responsible buildings. The role combines technical expertise in facility engineering with an ability to influence the delivery of capital projects. The position requires a proactive, cross-functional approach to optimize operations, support strategic initiatives, and deliver innovative solutions aligned with both client & corporate standards. This is a fully onsite role Monday- Friday in Lebanon, IN.

What You’ll Do

Facilities Engineering & Operations Support

• Act as the SME for facility and utility systems.


• Monitor, analyze, and resolve infrastructure issues for all building systems.


• Develop and refine preventive and predictive maintenance strategies based on reliability principles and manufacturer recommendations.


• Review system operations to maintain laboratory safety standards (airflow, emergency power, etc.).


• Coordinate & communicate building system outages for preventative maintenance


• Scope & support small scale expense projects with LRL scientists as requested


• Assist maintenance technicians, planners, and supervisors with investigating and completing maintenance work both planned and unplanned

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure timely compliance with GxP standards & associated KPI’s


• Provide oversight ensuring compliance with regulatory, client & corporate standards


• Create and maintain equipment specific instructions for use with LOTO.


• Ownership of facility drawings.


• Complete annual system & asset -review


• Periodic Process Hazard Reviews

Capital Project Support

• Complete annual capital needs assessment based on knowledge of building systems


• Attend capital project meetings related to your buildings and provide technical guidance


• Participate in feasibility studies, design reviews, and alternative evaluations.


• Review and approve project documentation, including drawings, SOPs, commissioning/qualification plans, validation deliverables, and automation change controls.


• Coordinate project site implementation activities (shutdown planning, PSSR/PSERs, punch walks).


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (client, operations, projects, safety) to maintain alignment and communication.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (prefer mechanical, electrical, chemical); in lieu of degree will consider 5+ years relevant work experience.


• Prior experience in Facilities Management or Facilities Maintenance preferred.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.


• Model CBRE RISE values and foster a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.


• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and provide solution-oriented recommendations.


• Must have good people skills to interact and communicate effectively to internal and external customers, share knowledge with craftsmen and peers including process, building and design engineers, and scheduler planner.

About CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimer

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).