Senior Facilities Engineer (HVAC Engineer)

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

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About The Position

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of biopharmaceuticals? As a Senior Facilities Engineer, you will provide essential engineering support and technical expertise for HVAC, Refrigerant Systems, and Local Exhaust Ventilation systems across GMP, GxP, and non-GMP environments. You will be responsible for the entire life cycle of these systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of reliability and efficiency.
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by a passion to innovate and create meaningful value in everything we do. Our commitment to patients living with rare diseases inspires us to push boundaries and deliver life-changing solutions. We foster a culture of integrity, inclusiveness, and collaboration, empowering our employees to make a real difference. With a rapidly expanding portfolio, we offer an entrepreneurial spirit combined with the resources of a global biopharma leader. Join us in our mission to change lives for the better every day.
If you're ready to be part of a team that is making a difference in the world of healthcare, we invite you to apply today!

Requirements

• Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Degree.
• 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience supporting facilities engineering within a regulated or cGMP environment.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• 2+ years in HVAC, Refrigeration, and Control System design.
• Experience in maintenance trades and knowledge of building codes.
• Maintain a current and thorough understanding of all utility and manufacturing equipment typically found in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Utility Plants, R&D Labs, Pilot Plants, and cGMP manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

• PMP Certification.
• OSHA Part 1910 and 1926 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering support and technical expertise for HVAC, Refrigerant Systems, and LEV systems in diverse environments.
• Oversee the full life cycle of HVAC and exhaust systems.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key customers to understand their operational needs.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure compliance within AstraZeneca facilities while minimizing disruptions to research activities.
• Develop criteria for project delivery, design, commissioning, and maintenance handover of HVAC systems.
• Coordinate and witness on-site HVAC commissioning activities.
• Implement HVAC maintenance best practices and strategies.
• Align projects with sustainability and environmental strategies for the Gaithersburg campus.
• Plan projects meticulously to ensure strategic development and communication.
• Utilize engineering knowledge to ensure equipment reliability and maintainability.
• Define project scopes that align with business goals and obtain necessary approvals.
• Manage change controls, deviations, and SOPs in areas of responsibility.
• Review design and construction documents for new site projects.
• Ensure campus compliance with relevant regulations regarding refrigerants.
• Be available 24/7 to manage emergency issues.

Benefits

• positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles)
• Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees