Life Sciences Facilities Engineer - 24/7 Critical Systems

Spectraforce Technologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Facilities Engineer to operate, maintain, and optimize building systems in a life science setting. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure uptime and safe operations.

You will work 24/7 in Chantilly, VA, supporting labs, clean rooms, and critical environments with BAS, electrical, mechanical, and utility systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years in facilities engineering or related field.
• Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing in commercial/industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of BAS for monitoring and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across multiple building systems.
• Understanding GMP standards and compliance in life science or regulated facilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a 24/7 environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills (CMMS, SOPs, reporting).

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot building systems including HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, steam, compressed air, and BAS.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure uptime of critical infrastructure.
• Support clean rooms, labs, walk-in freezers, and controlled environments requiring precise temperature and humidity control.
• Conduct inspections, monitoring, and testing of facility systems for compliance with codes, GMP, FDA, and safety regulations.
• Respond to service requests, alarms, and emergencies with rapid problem resolution.
• Partner with Facilities, Engineering, Lab Operations, and vendors to complete projects and system upgrades.
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Provide support for capital improvement projects, renovations, and new equipment installations.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, including lockout/tagout, PPE, and NFPA 70E procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Communication

Documentation

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Facilities Engineer to operate, maintain, and optimize building systems in a life science setting. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure uptime and safe operations.

You will work 24/7 in Chantilly, VA, supporting labs, clean rooms, and critical environments with BAS, electrical, mechanical, and utility systems.