Facilities Engineering Manager (US Citizen)- Chantilly, Virginia - 20626

Altimeter Solutions

$126K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 3-5 years of experience in facilities engineering or related field.
  • Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial or industrial setting.
  • Knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) for system monitoring.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across various building systems.
  • Familiarity with GMP standards in regulated facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure critical infrastructure uptime.
  • Support temperature and humidity control in clean rooms and labs.
  • Conduct inspections and testing of facility systems for compliance.
  • Respond to service requests and emergency situations effectively.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams and vendors on projects and upgrades.
  • Document maintenance activities and repairs in CMMS systems.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth and skill development.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Contribution to sustainability and energy efficiency efforts.
  • Exposure to advanced technology and critical infrastructure projects.
  • Work in a regulated industry, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Full Job Description
The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of building systems within a commercial life science facility. This role ensures reliable performance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and control systems that support critical laboratory operations. The Facilities Engineer will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to facility issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance, safety, and efficiency in all building systems.

Responsibilities
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot building systems including HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, steam, compressed air, and building automation systems (BAS).
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks 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, ensuring compliance with codes, GMP, FDA, and safety regulations.
• Respond to service requests, alarms, and emergency situations, providing rapid problem resolution.
• Partner with Facilities, Engineering, Lab Operations, and vendors to complete projects and system upgrades.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs in CMMS systems.
• Contribute to energy efficiency, sustainability efforts, 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.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in facilities engineering, building systems, or related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) for monitoring and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across multiple building systems.
• Understanding of GMP standards and compliance in life science or regulated facilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills (CMMS, SOPs, reporting).;

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Anticipated Pay Range: $60.74 - $60.74

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