Stationary Engineer, WFI Systems

Penn Life Sciences; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with annual-b

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision and life ins

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement and childcare

Job summary

Penn Life Sciences is seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain critical facility utilities essential for aseptic manufacturing. You will monitor boilers, HVAC, steam, purified water, and clean utilities within a validated GMP environment to ensure continuous, compliant operations.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, proactive monitoring, alarm response, and meticulous record-keeping in CMMS systems. A background in regulated pharma settings and appropriate licenses is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience operating and maintaining plant utilities in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech cGMP environments strongly preferred.
• Boiler operation and HVAC system experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant utility systems including boilers, plant steam, chilled water, HVAC systems, compressed air, and purified water systems.
• Support clean utility systems including WFI, purified water, clean steam, and process gases to maintain validated states.
• Perform routine inspections and system rounds to verify equipment performance and identify deviations.
• Adjust system controls to maintain environmental conditions for cleanrooms and aseptic manufacturing.
• Respond to alarms and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and production impact.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance per SOPs and schedules.
• Maintain accurate documentation of readings, inspections, and maintenance in logbooks and CMMS.

Skills

Boilers

HVAC systems

Plant utilities

P&IDs

SCADA

BMS

GMP/ALCOA basics

Education

High school diploma

Technical training or apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

GMP documentation

Job description

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of critical facility and utility systems that support sterile injectable manufacturing operations. This role ensures all plant utilities remain in a validated, compliant, and inspection-ready state in accordance with cGMP, FDA, and regulatory requirements. The Stationary Engineer plays a key role in maintaining environmental control systems essential to aseptic processing, while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor plant utility systems including boilers, plant steam, chilled water, HVAC systems, compressed air, and purified water systems.
• Support clean utility systems including WFI, purified water, clean steam, and process gases to ensure operation within validated states.
• Perform routine inspections and system rounds to verify equipment performance and identify abnormalities or deviations.
• Adjust system controls to maintain environmental conditions required for cleanroom classifications and aseptic manufacturing operations.
• Respond to alarms, system faults, and operational issues; troubleshoot and resolve problems to minimize downtime and production impact.
• Perform preventative maintenance and support corrective maintenance activities in accordance with SOPs and established schedules.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous documentation of system readings, inspections, and maintenance activities in logbooks and CMMS systems.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience operating and maintaining plant utilities, boilers, or stationary equipment in a regulated manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other cGMP-regulated environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with boiler systems, HVAC systems, and industrial utility equipment required.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training, trade certification, or formal apprenticeship in stationary engineering, HVAC, boiler operation, or a related field strongly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of plant utility systems including boilers, steam systems, chillers, cooling towers, and HVAC systems.
• Understanding of clean utilities such as WFI, purified water, and clean steam systems in a GMP environment.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA systems, and automated control systems.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices and troubleshooting methodologies for mechanical systems.
• Understanding of cGMP, FDA regulatory requirements, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP/ALCOA principles).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond effectively to real-time operational issues.
• Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator license strongly preferred where applicable.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with annual performance bonus eligibility
• Annual merit-based pay increases
• Automatic enrollment in a 401(k) at 3% pre-tax with 50% company match on the first 6% contributed
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for children and childcare expense reimbursement

Schedule

• Full-time, on-site position (Monday–Friday, standard business hours; flexibility required to support facility operations as needed)