Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Pharma

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Pharma

Location: Rensselaer, NY Onsite

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Pay Rate: $60 - $70/hr on W2 (DOE)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Maintenance Specialist to support maintenance and utility operations at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial utilities, boilers, wastewater systems, and facility maintenance. GMP experience is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility, manufacturing, and utility equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot critical utility systems such as: Steam and Clean Steam, Compressed Air, Nitrogen, HVAC and Refrigeration, Industrial Water, Wastewater Treatment
• Operate and maintain fire-tube boilers and steam-generation systems.
• Support wastewater treatment and wastewater improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and utility equipment.
• Read and understand P&IDs, equipment drawings, SOPs, and technical manuals.
• Perform equipment inspections, walkdowns, testing, and startup activities.
• Create and close maintenance work orders using CMMS systems.
• Maintain chemical systems, including pumps, piping, storage, and wastewater neutralization systems.
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues and equipment failures.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, investigations, and deviations.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Validation, Operations, and Facilities teams.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, technical degree, military training, trade certification, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in facilities, utilities, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, power generation, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with industrial utility systems.
• Experience with fire-tube boilers and steam systems.
• Experience with wastewater treatment systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using CMMS systems for maintenance work orders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GMP experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences manufacturing.
• Experience with Maximo.
• Experience with Veeva or other quality systems.
• U.S. Navy or military engineering/maintenance experience.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, or validation.
• Experience with industrial water, wastewater, and chemical systems.
• Experience in aseptic or sterile manufacturing environments.

Rate: The hourly rate for this position is $60 - $70 per hour on W2 (DOE), subject to applicable employment terms.

Benefits: Eligible employees may have access to benefits offered by Novozen Healthcare LLC in accordance with applicable benefit plans and eligibility requirements.

Background Check: Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Work Authorization: Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization as required by applicable law. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Novozen Healthcare LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.