Senior Facilities Engineer — GMP Utilities & Projects

BD; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer to design, operate, maintain, and continuously improve facility infrastructure and critical utility systems supporting manufacturing. You will ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and safety regulations while maximizing reliability and efficiency across all facility operations.

Responsibilities include managing utilities (HVAC, WFI, clean steam), leading preventive maintenance, supporting capital projects, and guiding validation activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• 5+ years of facilities engineering experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and validation processes.
• Experience with critical systems such as cleanrooms, HVAC, WFI, and utilities.
• Proven experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of critical utilities, including HVAC, WFI systems, clean steam, compressed air, chilled water, and electrical systems.
• Ensure facility systems comply with GMP, FDA, and regulatory standards.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Support and manage capital projects, including equipment upgrades, facility expansions, and system installations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, validation, and maintenance teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency, reliability, and cost reduction.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of facility-related issues.
• Support equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and validation activities for facility systems.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and engineering standards aligned with compliance requirements.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure quality and timely execution of work.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards and promote a safe working environment.
• Project Management

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

BD is seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer to design, operate, maintain, and continuously improve facility infrastructure and critical utility systems supporting manufacturing. You will ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and safety regulations while maximizing reliability and efficiency across all facility operations.

Responsibilities include managing utilities (HVAC, WFI, clean steam), leading preventive maintenance, supporting capital projects, and guiding validation activities.