Light Industrial - Facilities Engineering Manager

Light Industrial - Facilities Engineering Manager#26-14336 Chantilly, VA Onsite Job Description

Description/Comment:

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of building systems within a commercial life science facility. This role ensures reliable performance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and control systems that support critical laboratory operations. The Facilities Engineer will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to facility issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance, safety, and efficiency in all building systems. Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot building systems including HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, steam, compressed air, and building automation systems (Client).
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to ensure uptime of critical infrastructure.
• Support clean rooms, labs, walk-in freezers, and controlled environments requiring precise temperature and humidity control.
• Conduct inspections, monitoring, and testing of facility systems, ensuring compliance with codes, GMP, FDA, and safety regulations.
• Respond to service requests, alarms, and emergency situations, providing rapid problem resolution.
• Partner with Facilities, Engineering, Lab Operations, and vendors to complete projects and system upgrades.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs in CMMS systems.
• Contribute to energy efficiency, sustainability efforts, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Provide support for capital improvement projects, renovations, and new equipment installations.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, including lockout/tagout, PPE, and

NFPA 70E

procedures. Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in facilities engineering, building systems, or related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (Client) for monitoring and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across multiple building systems.
• Understanding of GMP standards and compliance in life science or regulated facilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills (CMMS, SOPs, reporting).

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans." While Mindlance is an equal opportunity employer our clients require that we conduct background checks on all hires who receive a contingent offer of employment. It is understood that any offer extended by Mindlance is contingent on meeting the requirements set forth by the client which may include but are not necessarily limited to: criminal history (including sexual crimes), verification of social security number, employment verification, motor vehicle records (sales staff or any staff receiving car allowance), verification of education, professional licensure where applicable, and debarment authorities. This process is conducted to verify the accuracy of the information provided by the candidate. A guilty misdemeanor or felony conviction on an applicant's record does not in any way render the applicant ineligible for hire however all convictions will be escalated to the compliance team. Offer of Employment Process When making any offer of employment to a successful candidate, Mindlance staff is responsible to the hiring party to inform the candidate of the client's intent to extend a contingent offer of employment. Upon the successful completion of the background check and drug screen, the submission of all Mindlance paperwork along with any client specific documents the associate will be cleared for their assignment. Once the start instructions are received, which is typically the Friday prior to the candidate's start date the associate will receive starting instructions from the account management team.