Facilities Engineer and CAPEX Project Manager

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
 

Discover Impactful Work:

You'll play a crucial role in delivering necessary HVAC and infrastructure projects for the Clinical Next Generation Sequencing Division manufacturing suite. As a Facilities Specialist III, you'll ensure we are spending CAPEX as planned, leading facilities projects, and working with cross-functional teams to meet delivery milestones. This role offers excellent opportunities to drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement innovative solutions across our facilities.

Location

This is a fully onsite role based at our Frederick, MD office. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided.

A Day in the Life:

• Leading complex HVAC and infrastructure CAPEX projects in an FDA regulated manufacturing environment
• Engage with site cross-functional leaders to ensure timely execution of projects
• Engaging our quality system to perform risk assessments, own change controls, and work with validation teams to ensure compliance
• Author URS documentation for necessary equipment
• Managing vendors and contractors as needed to perform the necessary work
• Ensure facilities projects meet EHS standards
• Provide updates to executive leadership through standard cadence report outs
• Communicate with site facilities team on timelines and needs

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field with 5+ years of experience or Advanced Degree with 3+ years experience
• Professional certifications in facilities or engineering are a plus

Experience

• Facilities management or technical operations in an FDA-regulated environment
• Capital project execution and vendor management
• Strong expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems
• Experience with CMMS and building automation systems
• Proven project management capabilities for complex infrastructure projects
• Experience with capital planning and budget management

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of GMP and quality systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• GMP and regulatory training preferred
• Knowledge of EHS regulations
• Ability to support emergency response/on-call as needed

Other

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. 
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen. 

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $83,300.00–$130,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards