Director, Utilities and Facilities

Description

Join the Teknova Team and Help Shape the Future of Health

When you join the Teknova team, you’re helping to create the future of health. Our customers are working to discover novel therapies that will help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. We make sure they have a reliable supply of the essential ingredients they need to succeed, and every member of our team plays an important role. 

JOB OVERVIEW 

The Director of Utilities and Facilities will oversee the management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all utilities and facilities systems. This role is critical to ensuring the operational efficiency, compliance, and safety of our production environments, particularly those involving ISO 7 clean rooms, WFI purified water, Clean Dry Air (CDA), Pure Steam Generators (PSG), HVAC, and other specialized systems, within a 13485 Quality Management System. This position reports to the VP of Operations. 

Our Culture:

At Teknova, our culture is all about creative problem solving, and our default answer is “Yes.” We’re customer-obsessed and go all in for them and each other. We aren’t interested in the status quo—we want to discover what’s possible. We’re bold and built to change. We go above and beyond to develop novel products that help our customers get reliable results, engineer formats that fit their systems, and find ways to ship out their orders one day sooner. Every time we help our customers work more efficiently; we bring them a step closer to that big breakthrough.

Our Values:

We value the unique personality and background of everyone on our team—we want you to be you. By working together and sharing our skills, we find new and better solutions for our customers. The people on our team are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re here to support them.  

Requirements

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Leadership and Management: 

• Direct the activities within the Utilities and Facilities department, including a team of technicians, and support staff. 
• Partner cross-functionally to develop and implement strategic plans for the department, aligning with company goals and regulatory requirements. 
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. 

Operational Oversight: 

• Ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of all utilities and facilities systems, including WFI purified water, CDA, PSG, Chillers, and HVAC systems. 
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with ISO 13485 standards. 
• Ensure maintenance activities are safe, clean, and meet quality standards.    
• Provide day to day support of operational and maintenance issues on utilities across all sites. 
• Analyze data, and monitor equipment/systems?to identify trends and ensure that all utilities are running within specification and capacity. 

Compliance and Quality: 

• Ensure all facilities and utilities comply with relevant regulatory standards, including ISO 7 clean room requirements and ISO 13485 Quality Management System. 
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement. 
• Partner with Quality Assurance and EH&S teams to address any compliance issues. 

Budget and Resource Management: 

• Establish and manage the department’s budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources. 
• Oversee procurement and inventory management for all utilities and facilities-related equipment and supplies. 
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers. 

Project Management: 

• Lead, manage, or collaborate on capital projects related to facilities and utilities, from planning through execution and validation. 
• Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of new systems and equipment. 
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. 

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in facilities and utilities leadership, preferably within the Life Sciences or pharmaceutical industry.  
• Strong knowledge of ISO 7 clean rooms, WFI purified water systems, CDA, PSG, Chillers, and related systems. 
• Experience with ISO 13485 Quality Management System.  
• Experience with building management systems (BMS) & computerized maintenance      management systems (CMMS)Exceptional organizational and analytical skil