Facilities Engineer

Facilities Engineer

Position Summary :

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in San Diego is a premier pharmaceutical chemistry development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We focus on bringing client drug compounds from discovery to the clinic with services that include analytical development, pre-formulation testing, formulation development, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) manufacturing and stability storage and testing as well as Clinical Supply Services. At Catalent San Diego, we recruit and develop exceptional individuals with a passion for science and determination to excel. We offer a technically challenging and stimulating environment and the opportunity to learn from the best.

Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring a Facilities Engineer. The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the coordination and execution of preventative and routine maintenance of facilities, including GMP manufacturing suites, laboratory space, and related equipment.

This is a full-time on-site salaried position : Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, although hours may vary with potential overtime, on-call, weekends, or periodic adjusted schedule.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.

The Role :

Ensure GMP and non-GMP Heating, Ventilation, and Air conditioning (HVAC) are operational (heat pumps, air handlers, exhaust fans, air compressors, pumps, chillers, water systems, laboratory gas systems, electrical equipment, generators, fire systems, and associated equipment and systems)

Ensures reliable, efficient, and sustained operation of the facility and all building mechanical equipment. Drive / improve (infrastructure, utilities), availability, reliability, and efficiency. Troubleshoot and establish root causes for failures and underperformance of all building mechanical equipment

Provides direct input to Siemens Desigo building management system (BMS) / environmental monitoring system (EMS) system. Monitor and respond to environmental monitoring system (EMS) alerts and alarms as necessary

Perform and manage day-to-day work tasks using internal work order system and Blue Mountain (BMRAM). Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain timelines. Respond to facilities emergencies and immediate response requests during normal and after normal business hours

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GMP, and internal procedures at all times. Provide input and author SOPs, Validation Protocols, Deviations, CAPAs, and other GMP documentation

Perform, manage, and train staff for GMP facilities maintenance and repairs with minimal-to-no supervision. Support current and future site goal objectives, site initiatives, and facility capital projects, including installation, commissioning, and turnover of new equipment and systems

Lead and coordinate site shutdowns and general repair of utilities through small projects. Independently manage and coordinate outside contractors and vendors for maintenance, repairs, calibration / validation, and small projects. Manage and coordinate property management company responsibilities and communications

Other duties as assigned

The Candidate :

An active driver's license is required to complete essential job functions

A High School Diploma / GED is required, with an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or trade school certificate highly preferred

Must have at least seven (7) years of experience in facilities with expertise in HVAC systems, as well as general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, lighting systems, and basic building trades / construction techniques, methods, and practices

Must have at least three (3) years of GMP industry experience

Strong knowledge of commercial building and HVAC, plumbing, and electrical design, operation, and maintenance. Experience in clean rooms, Reverse Osmosis (RO), Deionized Water (DI), Heating, Ventilation, and Air conditioning (HVAC) and other systems used to support a regulated manufacturing environment

Experience and familiarity with air compressors, pumps, chillers, water systems, electrical equipment, generators, fire systems, and associated equipment and systems

Experience with Building Management System (BMS) experience and Microsoft office products. Good understanding of the building mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design, construction, and contracting processes. Experience and familiarity with building management system design and operations

Physical Requirements : Individual may be required stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 40 pounds; minimal travel on a rare basis; ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, and co-workers. Regular use of telephone and email. Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and fax machines. Good reasoning ability is important. Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business

Pay :

• The anticipated salary range for this role in San Diego, CA is $80,000 to $85,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to : the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why you should join Catalent :

Awesome employee activities : Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On-site Fitness Center with machines, on-site yoga and HIIT classes, Sponsored Sports Teams, and several other company-sponsored events that encourages positive employee comradery, which contributes to effectively building positive employee relationships, overall creating a positive work environment.

Environmentally friendly green initiatives with on-site practices as well as regularly participating in Beach Clean-up activities for community engagement.

Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process. Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.

Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.

Competitive salary with bonus potential. Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual. Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment.

152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays.

Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.

Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!

WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.

Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives : Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and / or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and / or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers :

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