Facilities Engineer

Allegiance Industries•Wilson, NC

About The Position

The Facilities Engineer serves as the technical leader for facility infrastructure, critical utilities, and maintenance reliability programs in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. The role ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of plant utility systems, including centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, steam boilers, building automation systems, and process support equipment. The engineer provides technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance technicians while supporting operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The role works with site operations, engineering, quality, and client stakeholders to ensure facility systems support manufacturing requirements. The position oversees facility utility systems and infrastructure, improves reliability and efficiency, supports GMP investigations and audits, and develops preventive and predictive maintenance programs. It also uses CMMS tools to manage work orders and asset strategies, supports capital projects and facility upgrades, coordinates contractors, and provides utility performance information to leadership. The engineer mentors and trains technicians and utility operators, supports recruitment and development, and partners with production teams to meet operational objectives.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience supporting facilities and utilities in a GMP-regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience with centrifugal chillers, BAC cooling towers, Cleaver-Brooks boilers, building automation and control systems, and HVAC and utility distribution systems.
Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, food manufacturing, or other regulated production facilities.
Proven leadership experience mentoring and developing maintenance teams.
Experience with CMMS platforms and maintenance reliability programs.
Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, control drawings, electrical schematics, and engineering documentation.
Knowledge of GMP requirements, change control, validation support, and facility compliance programs.
Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for facility utility systems and critical infrastructure.
Oversee operation, maintenance, and reliability of centrifugal chillers, BAC cooling towers, Cleaver-Brooks boilers, steam and condensate systems, compressed air systems, HVAC systems, electrical distribution systems, building automation systems, and facility controls.
Analyze utility performance and implement improvements to reliability, efficiency, and equipment life cycle.
Lead troubleshooting of complex utility and equipment failures.
Ensure facility operations comply with GMP requirements and company standards.
Support investigations, deviations, corrective actions, and root cause analysis related to utility systems.
Maintain documentation for maintenance and engineering activities.
Participate in audits and inspections and keep facility systems inspection-ready.
Ensure work complies with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Lead reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and improve system performance.
Use CMMS systems, including SAP, to manage work orders, maintenance histories, and asset strategies.
Monitor equipment condition and identify proactive maintenance improvements.
Support capital improvement projects and facility upgrades.
Mentor, train, and develop maintenance technicians and utility operators.
Provide hands-on coaching to improve troubleshooting, technical skills, and system knowledge.
Create developmental training plans supporting career growth and succession planning.
Foster continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance development of maintenance personnel.
Partner with manufacturing, operations, quality, and engineering teams to support production objectives.
Coordinate contractors and service providers performing specialized maintenance.
Participate in operational reviews and provide utility performance metrics and recommendations.
Communicate system status, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and stakeholders.