Facilities Specialist

Job Description :

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Working at heights

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.

DESCRIPTION:

• Maintain and manage critical facility infrastructure and systems while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Oversee daily operations, coordinate maintenance activities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with diverse teams
• Manage vendor relationships, maintain documentation, and implement facility improvement projects.
• Ensure optimal performance of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and specialized laboratory/production equipment.
• Support emergency response and participate in audit preparation while maintaining GMP standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of facilities management or engineering experience in regulated environments or Diploma or Tertiary education plus 5 years experience in facilities or engineering related management.
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field), Facilities Management
• Technical certifications in building systems, GMP, or facilities management preferred
• Strong knowledge of building systems including Clean utilities, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and BMS
• Experience with GMP/GxP requirements and quality management systems
• Proficiency in CMMS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated project management, stakeholders and vendor management skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with budget management and cost control
• Ability to work flexible hours and participate in on-call rotation
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various environmental conditions
• Proficiency in English required additional language skills valued
• Must be able to respond to facility emergencies within required timeframes
• Commitment to safety and environmental compliance