Job Description – Facilities Engineer

Position: Facilities Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Facilities Engineering Manager

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Facilities Engineer supports Facilities & Utilities projects for our clients in the Medical Devices Industry, providing engineering, project, and program support for the operation, maintenance, reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of facility systems, utilities, and building infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and building automation systems. This role covers both GMP and non-GMP systems in regulated environments, ensures compliance with GMP, FDA, and quality requirements, and also supports project/program administration, including status tracking, reporting, documentation, procurement, contract administration, and CMMS system support. This role is primarily based in Puerto Rico, with travel to other client sites, including California, as business needs require.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and building automation, across both GMP-supporting and non-GMP systems.
• Performs “walkdowns” and field verifications of Facilities & Utilities systems, including the operability of emergency generators and other critical backup systems (UPS, electrical distribution).
• Coordinates and tracks preventive maintenance activities, ensuring timely completion of work orders, service requests, and repairs; monitors facility conditions and responds to operational issues, equipment failures, and emergencies.
• Assists with facility projects, renovations, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades, and supports procurement, contract administration (change orders, payment tracking), and budgeting/cost control for maintenance and capital projects.
• Applies knowledge of company operations to assist in the development, implementation, and administration of program and system guidelines and procedures.
• Provides technical support, including programs and systems training, documentation development and maintenance, and data extraction, review, tracking, and coding.
• Manages or supports CMMS administration (SAP, ServiceNow, BAS, Maximo) and quality/compliance systems (Agile, TrackWise, QMS) related to Facilities/Utilities.
• Develops, standardizes, and maintains SOPs and technical documentation, including drawings, asset information, and system data; supports Change Control and Document Control processes.
• Maintains compliance with GMP, FDA, and other applicable regulations, codes, and standards across all documentation and operations; helps reduce deviations, audit observations, and downtime.
• Monitors project, program, and system status, budgets, and schedules; maintains trackers and status reports, and participates in technical meetings and progress presentations.
• Conducts inspections, analyzes issues, and recommends improvements to efficiency, reliability, safety, and compliance; supports sustainability and energy conservation initiatives.
• Partners with internal teams (Engineering, Facilities, QA, EHS, Validation), vendors, and contractors, coordinating weekly with the client team according to project priorities.
• Performs verification work at client facilities and documentation work at the SPS office in Guaynabo; uses Company-authorized AI tools to support drafting, research, and productivity in compliance with confidentiality and security policies.
• Performs other duties related to the position as assigned by management.

Values and Attitudes

• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Integrity and professional ethics in handling technical and confidential information.
• Proactivity in identifying improvements to documentation and processes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, actively supporting the project team’s goals.
• Adaptability to a broad scope of facility systems and administrative responsibilities.

Operational Expectations

• Meet GMP, FDA, and other applicable regulatory compliance objectives across all documentation developed.
• Keep trackers, status reports, and documentation for projects in progress up to date.
• Participate punctually in technical meetings, walkdowns, and weekly coordination calls with the client team, representing SPS professionally to client personnel.
• Comply with EHS policies and client facility access and security requirements during field visits.
• Safeguard confidentiality of client technical, process, and documentation information; use Company technology and AI tools responsibly and ethically.
• Complete required training and certifications within established timeframes, and promptly communicate any delays or risks to management.
• Respond to facility emergencies and operational issues promptly, including after-hours support as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities, or Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) to seven (7) years of experience in facilities engineering, building operations, maintenance, or related technical/project support within a regulated industry.
• Practical knowledge of both GMP-supporting and non-GMP facility systems, including water systems, HVAC and environmental controls, process utilities, and general facility systems (elevators, building envelope, dock equipment, and similar).
• Knowledge and experience with electrical and power systems (distribution, transformers/switchgear, emergency generators, UPS), including verification of their operability.
• Knowledge of building management/automation systems (BMS/BAS) and fire protection/alarm systems.
• Experience in technical SOP writing, document control, and interpreting drawings, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, applicable codes, and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with CMMS/enterprise systems (SAP, ServiceNow, BAS, Maximo) and quality/compliance systems (Agile, TrackWise, QMS).
• Experience with project or program support, including budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking/reporting tools.
• Bilingual: advanced Spanish and English, needed to coordinate with both Puerto Rico and California teams.
• Willingness to travel to client sites outside Puerto Rico, including California, as business needs require.
• Preferred: prior experience in a regulated, manufacturing, healthcare, laboratory, or corporate facilities environment (medical devices, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology), and certifications such as CFM, FMP, or PE.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Availability to work at client facilities for field verifications, inspections, and technical meetings, including mechanical spaces, utility areas, plant rooms, and roofs.
• Extended computer use for drafting and reviewing technical documentation.
• Compliance with access, gowning, and security requirements at regulated client facilities.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required; ability to climb stairs, walk, stand, and lift as needed during inspections and troubleshooting.
• Availability for occasional after-hours or emergency response support.
• Willingness to travel to client sites outside Puerto Rico (e.g., California), including occasional overnight travel.