HVAC/Facilities Specialist

Job summary

The HVAC/Facilities Specialist will oversee the design, operation, and maintenance of cleanroom HVAC systems to ensure compliance with GMP and ISO standards. This role acts as a technical lead, coordinating with engineering consultants and internal teams to manage facility infrastructure and system qualifications.

Job details

Pillar5 Pharma is seeking an experienced HVAC/Facilities Specialist to support the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of cleanroom HVAC systems and facility infrastructure within our regulated manufacturing environment. This role will serve as a technical lead and owner’s representative, working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external engineering consultants to ensure systems are compliant with GMP, ISO cleanroom standards, and operational requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Review and approve HVAC system designs, calculations, and drawings from external engineering consultants * Ensure compliance with ISO cleanroom standards, GMP, and ASHRAE guidelines * Evaluate airflow, pressure cascades, temperature, and humidity control strategies * Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities * Act as the primary interface between internal teams and external engineering partners * Review technical submittals, design changes, and deviations * Support installation, commissioning, and handover of systems * Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and compliant * Support facility upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure projects * Coordinate permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals * Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs * Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, safety, and environmental regulations QUALIFICATIONS * Mechanical Engineering degree or related field, with experience in HVAC systems. * 5+ years of experience with HVAC systems (design, operation, or maintenance). * Experience in cleanroom or regulated environments preferred (pharma, biotech, semiconductor, etc.) * Strong expertise in airflow, filtration, and environmental control strategies. * Experience with BMS/SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens) * Proven ability to review engineering drawings and challenge design decisions * Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis COMPENSATION: The salary range: $80,000 - $110,000 annually This posting is for an existing vacancy. Pillar5 Pharma does not use AI at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. Pillar5 Pharma is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in the workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

What you’ll do

The HVAC/Facilities Specialist will oversee the design, operation, and maintenance of cleanroom HVAC systems to ensure compliance with GMP and ISO standards. This role acts as a technical lead, coordinating with engineering consultants and internal teams to manage facility infrastructure and system qualifications.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in HVAC systems. Strong expertise in cleanroom environments, airflow strategies, and BMS/SCADA systems is required.

Listed skills

• Engineering Drawings · Preferred
• Validation · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• HVAC Systems
• Cleanroom Standards
• GMP Compliance
• Mechanical Engineering
• BMS/SCADA Systems
• Airflow Control
• Preventive Maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis
• Commissioning
• Qualification
• Validation
• Engineering Drawings
• Infrastructure Projects
• Technical Submittals
• Regulatory Approvals
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Predictive Maintenance
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Apache Airflow
• Artificial Intelligence
• Pharmaceuticals
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• HVAC
• Environmental Control Systems Engineering
• Submittals (Construction)
• Building Management System
• Systems Design
• Operation Maintenance
• Biotechnology
• Semiconductors
• Environmental Laws
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Healthcare
• Facilities HVAC Technician
• Facilities Specialist / Coordinator
• Business Services and Administration Managers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Facilities Managers