ROLE SUMMARY

The Facilities & Maintenance Operations Engineer supports the operations and maintenance of complex building operations in research and development facilities and supports the design, engineering and management of a wide range of technically complex mechanical, electrical, and process systems for Global Workplace Experience (GWE) in support of the Vaccines Research Unit campus located in Pearl River, NY.

This entails a diverse range of accountabilities including supporting the outcomes of vendor and contractor work performed on building systems and assets and providing technical engineering support to develop scope of work, project execution plans, and associated engineering studies for equipment installation, modification, and replacement, in accordance with site specifications. This position will provide engineering support, and input for all phases of small capital and maintenance expense projects from concept, turnover and operations.  This position will support the facility manager in regard to execution of site operations, expense projects, and capital projects to ensure assets are maintained in a manner that supports critical business objectives.  Additional responsibilities of the role will include monitoring of the site’s utilities budget.

A close working relationship with research colleagues and internal and contracted resources will facilitate the development of facility requirements, analysis of needs, complete engineering studies, make recommendations, and execution of projects and/or plans /options that align with overall GWE objectives and goals.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure with support from other GWE colleagues the outsourced service provider maintains and operates the facility and its respective support systems and equipment in a manner that maximizes the productivity of personnel in laboratories, vivarium, and support spaces.

Provide technical support and troubleshooting as needed for HVAC, utility, high purity water systems, electrical and specialty facility systems to minimize unplanned interruptions. 

Ensure with support from other GWE colleagues the supplier’s Reliability Maintenance Program is optimized for all relevant GWE equipment and systems to meet the needs of the business.

Assist with planning building utility shutdowns.

Analyze critical building systems and related equipment.

Comply with all governmental, company, and industrial regulations, codes, and standards, health safety practices, and permit systems such as LOTO or impairments.

Manage all facility equipment and/or system excursions or facility events using Pfizer’s reporting system and the associated CAPA measures based on sound root cause analysis. 

Provide project management support on major and minor Facilities Projects including design, construction and interactions with Maintenance & Operations. Support project execution, including coordination of technical, financial, and contracted resources toward achievement of stated goals.

Established ability to support a variety of projects at one time and bring them to completion while working with a high degree of independence as applicable and appropriate.

Work as a partner with construction teams that consist of Pfizer staff, architects, engineers, and construction managers during project scope development, design, construction, commissioning, start-up and occupancy activities.

Support the optimization of energy consumption, utility costs and conservation with the goal of being a good corporate steward of resources and continued cost savings.

Provide input, supporting documentation and monitoring of the site’s utility costs versus budget.

Update job knowledge by participating in internal and external training opportunities; internal communities of practice; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations and maintaining professional credentials.

Performs other related assignments as identified by GWE Management as deemed appropriate.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience

Technical and Soft Skills

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, building automation systems, chilled water, steam and purified water systems

Working knowledge and use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for equipment asset history and preventive maintenance scheduling

Ability to partner with and work as a team with project engineering resources

Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other relevant regulations

Possess an understanding of project management methods, procedures, and controls

Ability to support the preparation of design plans, technical reports, evaluations, and cost estimates

Ability to present and discuss finding with management, colleagues, consultants, and non-company officials

Possess broad analytical and critical thinking skills

Skilled collaborator and communicator with excellent written, verbal and people skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of Honeywell Building Management System software and associated hardware

Experience with an outsourced service provider delivery model

Knowledge of Central Utility Plant operations

Experience in a pharmaceutical research or manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraints.  On a daily basis, the position responsibilities may require the ability to stoop; to reach; to stand, to walk and sit for extended periods of time; to push and/or pull objects weighing up to 30 pounds; to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation; to use finger dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment and hand strength to grasp objects; to perceive the attributes of objects by touch; to hear and verbally exchange ideas and information with colleagues and others on the phone and in the office; to see clearly from less than one foot to arm’s length with a good field of vision and to distinguish basic colors and shades of color.  On a frequent basis, essential duties of the position may require the ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, to kneel and/or crouch to retrieve items.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Day shift with occasional after hours or weekend response for onsite support associated with facility incidents or excursions or planned shutdowns for maintenance and/or capital and expense project execution

Respond as required to the site in support of business continuity and emergency events

Periodic travel may be required in support of GWE business requirements

Entry and work inside laboratories, vivarium, mechanical/electrical rooms, central utility plants, maintenance shops, shipping and receiving and service corridors.  While working in these areas, strict adherence to gowning procedures and personal protective equipment will be required as applicable.

General safety knowledge and awareness expected in office, laboratory and manufacturing environments

Must pass enhanced background check

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Pfizer GWE local and above site team

Pfizer Capital Project Management leadership

Pfizer R&D colleagues

Pfizer Procurement

Outsourced service provider(s)

A&E firms

Construction managers, expediters, and field supervision

RESOURCES MANAGED

Financial Accountability

This position will have no direct budget accountability but will be responsible for making decisions and executing tasks supporting annual OPEX and CAPEX expenditures.

Supervision

No direct reports

Responsible for working with 20-40 contractors that include outsourced service provider, A&E firms, and construction managers

OTHER INFORMATION

Not relocation eligible

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Last date to apply for job: April 24, 2025

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $86,000.00 to $143,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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