About the Role:

Advance your career in a cutting‑edge, state‑of‑the‑art facility where you’ll strengthen your GMP expertise and grow your technical skill set. Join a high‑impact 2nd‑shift team dedicated to quality, innovation, and continuous development. As a CBRE GMP 2nd Shift Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

This position is a key part of our Engineering and Technical Services team, directly contributing to the quality and reliability of our manufacturing processes by providing expert support, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on critical systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilizes advanced skills to perform complex preventive and corrective maintenance on critical GMP utility systems, equipment, and facility infrastructure. Working under limited supervision, monitors, troubleshoots, and operates building and industrial systems to ensure they meet desired performance and control requirements. Utilizes diverse trade skills such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical maintenance within a highly regulated environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strictly complies with all applicable cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) regulations, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), FDA, and other regulatory agency guidelines, as well as Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety directives.

Inspects and maintains critical and non-critical systems including HVAC/environmental control systems, wastewater systems, compressed gases, life safety systems, and plumbing to ensure operation is within design specifications and achieves the required environmental conditions for GMP compliance.

Oversee, manage, and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Ensure all contractors adhere to site safety, GMP principles, and standard operating procedures. Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, electrical, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.

Performs assigned corrective repairs, preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, and responds to emergencies. Completes all maintenance and repair records (including logbooks and CMMS entries) with strict adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP), ensuring all work is accurately and timely documented.

Maintains the building and cleanroom lighting systems, including element and ballast repairs or replacements, with consideration for minimizing disruption to and environmental recovery of classified areas.

Performs minor welding, carpentry, furniture assembly, and locksmith tasks as required, following all procedures for working within GMP production and laboratory spaces.

Responds quickly to critical utility or equipment alarms and emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed while adhering to established emergency response SOPs.

Participates in investigations into facility or equipment deviations and helps implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).

Performs other duties as assigned, always prioritizing maintaining a state of facility control and regulatory compliance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technical and/or GMP-focused training to coworkers. May coordinate work and assign tasks on occasion.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong, verifiable HVAC/Refrigeration/Chiller experience required with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in an industrial or critical environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Working knowledge of cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and general regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA) is preferred.

Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is required. Building Automation System (BAS) or SCADA experience preferred.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or trade school training. Must have a minimum of 2 year’s experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing GMP.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

Universal CFC certification preferred. Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems (especially for controlled environments), process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend and interpret SOPs, maintenance instructions, and technical manuals. Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate routine reports, correspondence, and maintenance records (work orders, logbook entries) in compliance with GDP. Ability to effectively respond to and communicate with Quality Assurance (QA), internal clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles related to spare parts inventory and material purchasing. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical and complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Requires intermediate analytical skills to troubleshoot system failures and participate in root cause analysis for deviations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Uses personal computer and / or PDA for CMMS work order system, email, ESS and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more. Must be able to successfully gown and work within classified/cleanroom environments.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with a strong understanding of procedures and company policies, including Quality System requirements, to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment, documentation, or maintenance work may cause a critical failure to GMP systems, resulting in product loss, deviation, and/or regulatory risk.

SAFETY AND QUALITY

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This responsibility extends to maintaining the integrity of all GMP systems and documentation. This includes but is not limited to:

Complete all required and assigned HSE and Quality (GMP/SOP) training at a satisfactory level.

Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE and SOP-related requirements at all times.

Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc.

Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.

Adhere to established Change Control procedures for any modifications to GMP-critical systems.