Facilities Engineer

Altasciences

$130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical/trade school preferred.
  • 10+ years as a building engineer, stationary engineer, or HVAC technician in a commercial or industrial facility.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical components such as pumps, motors, fans, and valves.
  • Experience in plumbing repairs and light welding/fabrication.
  • Valid boiler operator license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
  • HVAC Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of math skills.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain steam boiler systems (low and/or high pressure).
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical components including pumps, motors, fans, and valves.
  • Perform maintenance on VAV boxes and hydronic heating/cooling systems.
  • Conduct plumbing repairs and light welding/fabrication as needed.
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V, including motors and control circuits.
  • Utilize building automation systems to monitor and adjust HVAC setpoints.
  • Interpret electrical, mechanical, and piping schematics as well as control diagrams.

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
  • Telework options when applicable
  • Training & Development Programs through incentive programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
Full Job Description
About The Role

The Facility Engineer is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. This role ensures optimal performance, safety, and compliance with all applicable standards.

What You'll Do Here
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot steam boiler systems (low and/or high pressure).
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical components including pumps, motors, fans, valves, and air distribution systems.
  • Perform maintenance on VAV boxes, terminal units, and hydronic heating/cooling systems.
  • Conduct plumbing repairs (fixtures, piping, drains) and light welding/fabrication for brackets, supports, and piping.
  • Safely troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, starters, VFDs, and control circuits.
  • Utilize building automation systems (BAS/DDC) to monitor and adjust HVAC setpoints under guidance.
  • Interpret electrical, mechanical, and piping schematics, control diagrams, and OEM manuals.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and boiler safety procedures.


What You'll Need to Succeed
  • High school diploma or GED required; technical/trade school preferred.
  • 10+ years as a building engineer, stationary engineer, or HVAC technician in a commercial or industrial facility.
  • Mechanical: Troubleshooting pumps, motors, fans, valves; knowledge of hydronic systems, steam traps, condensate return, heat exchangers; basic plumbing and welding skills.
  • Welding certifications or demonstrable experience preferred.
  • Boiler operator license (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
  • HVAC Certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge of basic math skills.
  • Valid driver's license


Training Requirements:
  • Continual GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) training and trade certification and renewals as necessary.
  • Maintain compliance with company EHS policies and documentation requirements.


Work Authorization & Sponsorship:
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.


What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is $130,000 annually. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
  • Telework when applicable.


Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:
  • Training & Development Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program


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