Manager, Facilities Maintenance

Gilead Sciences•Edmonton, AB

14d•Onsite

About The Position

At Gilead, we are dedicated to creating a healthier world by tackling diseases like HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer through scientific innovation. The company emphasizes collaboration, determination, and a relentless drive to make a difference, with every employee playing a critical role. Gilead values its employees as its greatest asset and is committed to fostering an inclusive, developed, and empowered environment. The Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing facilities maintenance operations and personnel to ensure the safe, compliant, and reliable functioning of site infrastructure. This role involves providing tactical leadership to maintenance staff and contractors, ensuring adherence to site objectives, regulatory requirements, and Facilities Maintenance plans within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulated manufacturing environment. The company, Gilead Sciences, Inc., is a biopharmaceutical company with over three decades of breakthroughs in medicine, operating in more than 35 countries worldwide with headquarters in Foster City, California.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience as a facilities technician in a commercial environment.
Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing a team toward defined goals.
Demonstrated ability to set clear expectations, provide feedback, and manage performance.
Experience managing outside contractors and coordinating maintenance activities.
Familiarity with building management systems including HVAC, Fire Suppression, Elevator, and Security systems.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
Ability to document activities clearly and write comprehensive reports.
Strong knowledge of facilities maintenance systems.
Leadership capability.
Communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS tools.

Responsibilities

Manage facilities maintenance personnel, including work assignment, training, coaching, and performance management.
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety-related procedures, and SOPs.
Support incident reporting and investigations.
Ensure good documentation practices and accurate training records.
Establish clear goals, priorities, and expectations aligned with Facilities Maintenance objectives.
Support employee development and ensure completion of required training.
Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for site facilities and infrastructure.
Provide technical expertise in facilities operations.
Review completed work orders and resolve moderately complex operational issues.
Manage external vendors and contractors supporting facilities operations.
Ensure contractors comply with site procedures, safety, and quality requirements.
Support Facilities Operations planning activities.
Assist with procedure development and continuous improvement initiatives.