Senior Facilities Engineer

Syner-G•San Diego, CA

9d•$130,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Syner-G is seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to lead and support building and plant operations across laboratory, manufacturing, and utility environments. The role oversees complex facility systems, maintenance programs, troubleshooting, and compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements. The engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert, mentors junior team members, and collaborates across departments to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Travel to client sites may be required up to 100%, depending on project demands and client expectations. The position includes leading and overseeing corrective and preventative maintenance, inspecting facility systems, maintaining technical documentation, troubleshooting equipment and utilities, responding to emergencies, and supporting audit readiness and environmental waste processes. The engineer also partners with internal teams on operational continuity and facility improvements, supports lab processes, and provides shift turnover reports. Syner-G describes its total rewards program as including competitive base salary and an annual incentive plan, benefits, recognition, career development, flexible paid time off, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions. This position may require travel to client sites up to 100%, so remote-work availability for this particular role is not specified.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.
5–10 years of Facilities Engineering experience, or experience as a General Contractor, Construction Manager, or Subcontractor.
Strong experience with facility systems, utilities, and process equipment.
Demonstrated expertise in building systems, utilities, and equipment operations.
Strong understanding of safety protocols, PPE requirements, and emergency response procedures.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while leading others; highly motivated and detail-oriented.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
Ability to travel to client sites up to 100%, depending on project demands and client expectations.
Physical ability to regularly use a computer keyboard and mouse, reach with hands and arms, talk, and listen; frequently walk and sit; lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasionally stand, stoop, or kneel.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

CAPEX project experience preferred.
GMP cleanroom experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, schedule, and oversee external service providers performing corrective and preventative maintenance under facility, system, or equipment contracts.
Ensure corrective and preventative maintenance programs are effectively executed, accurately documented, and compliant with internal procedures and GMP requirements.
Conduct advanced inspections of facility utilities, equipment, and systems to identify risks, performance issues, and improvement opportunities.
Lead updates and verification of P&IDs, HVAC documentation, electrical one-lines, and process flow diagrams.
Oversee monitoring of freezers and other critical equipment, including proper operation, alarm response, and system reliability.
Lead troubleshooting and repairs for HVAC, mechanical, utility, and laboratory or manufacturing equipment, including GxP and non-GxP equipment; conduct root cause analysis and plan corrective actions.
Respond to alarms, equipment failures, and power outages, providing technical leadership during emergencies.
Maintain and review records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, and system performance in accordance with SOPs and Work Instructions.
Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation accuracy, system compliance, and facility preparedness.
Manage environmental waste processes in accordance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and other departments to support operational continuity and facility improvements.
Communicate regularly with Manufacturing about facility-related needs and timely resolution of issues.
Oversee replacement of solvent recyclers and support laboratory processes as needed.
Provide detailed shift turnover reports and ensure continuity across teams.
Prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and work with minimal oversight.
Mentor and guide junior Facilities Engineers and Technicians.