Senior Maintenance Engineer

JLL; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer in Manati, PR to lead reliability and maintenance teams across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems for a pharmaceutical client. You will drive predictive maintenance programs, improve asset lifecycles, and optimize costs while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise technical teams, manage client relations, and translate complex engineering concepts into clear guidance for operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on technical experience with building engineering systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety).
• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience leading technical teams.
• Fluency in English and Spanish and ability to service bilingual clients.
• Deep knowledge of BMS, CMMS, building automation, and predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Reliability and Maintenance Engineers to ensure operational excellence across building systems.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety maintenance with regulatory compliance.
• Implement predictive maintenance (vibration, thermography, ultrasound) to preempt failures.
• Develop Root Cause Failure Analysis protocols and equipment criticality rankings.
• Analyze work orders, conduct facility audits, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure OSHA/state/local code compliance and safety policy adherence.
• Serve as primary client liaison and translate technical concepts for clients.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Engineering principles expertise

BMS/CMMS familiarity

Predictive maintenance tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering

Tools

CMMS

IoT-enabled building systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Senior Maintenance Engineer – JLL

This strategic Senior Maintenance Engineer role is your opportunity to shape the operational excellence of complex building systems for a leading pharmaceutical client. You'll lead hard services operations and cutting-edge reliability maintenance programs that keep critical facilities running at peak performance. This position combines technical leadership with strategic thinking—you'll direct maintenance teams, implement predictive technologies, and drive cost optimization initiatives while ensuring zero compromise on safety or compliance. At JLL, you'll be at the forefront of facilities innovation, applying advanced maintenance methodologies to deliver measurable business impact. This role offers visibility, influence, and the chance to elevate facility operations to best-in-class standards.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Leading your team of Reliability and Maintenance Engineers, providing technical guidance, performance coaching, and strategic direction to ensure operational excellence across all building systems.
• Overseeing comprehensive maintenance operations for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems, ensuring optimal performance, regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination between maintenance activities and client operations.
• Implementing and managing predictive maintenance technologies including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and ultrasound testing to identify potential equipment failures before they impact operations.
• Developing Root Cause Failure Analysis protocols and establishing Equipment Criticality Rankings to prioritize maintenance resources, minimize downtime, and extend asset lifecycles.
• Analyzing work order metrics, conducting regular facility audits, and identifying cost savings opportunities while maintaining the 100% uptime standards critical to pharmaceutical operations.
• Ensuring strict adherence to OSHA regulations, state and local building codes, JLL Safety Policies, and industry-specific pharmaceutical compliance requirements through systematic monitoring and team training.
• Serving as the primary client liaison for facility operations, translating technical complexities into clear communications and building trusted relationships through proactive problem-solving and exceptional service delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on technical experience with building engineering systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, and life safety equipment.
• Minimum 5 years of proven supervisory or management experience, demonstrating the ability to lead technical teams, manage performance, and drive operational results.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with demonstrated ability to communicate technical information, lead bilingual teams, and provide client service in both languages.
• Extensive working knowledge of engineering principles, building management systems (BMS), computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), building automation controls, and predictive maintenance technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industry environments with stringent compliance and uptime requirements.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or CertifiedReliabilityLeader(CRL)
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing reliability maintenance programs, including predictive technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound) and Root Cause Failure Analysis methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of energy management strategies, sustainability initiatives, and utility optimization programs that drive operational cost reduction.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, or continuous improvement frameworks applied to facility operations.
• Proficiency with advanced CMMS platforms, IoT-enabled building systems, and data analytics tools for maintenance optimization and performance reporting.

Location:

Onsite

Location:

On-site –Manati, PR

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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