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,