Facility Technician

Key Responsibilities

· Perform routine inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant facilities, utilities, and building systems.

· Maintain and support cleanroom operations, ensuring facility systems consistently meet required environmental classifications and operating parameters.

· Operate and maintain HVAC systems, including HEPA filtration, air handling units (AHUs), chilled water, exhaust, and environmental control systems supporting cleanroom operations.

· Monitor cleanroom environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, differential pressure, airflow, and airborne particulate levels.

· Support environmental monitoring activities and assist with investigations of environmental excursions or facility-related deviations.

· Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on facility and utility equipment according to established maintenance schedules.

· Troubleshoot and repair facility utility systems, including compressed air, vacuum, purified water, process gases, plumbing, lighting, electrical distribution, and building automation systems.

· Respond promptly to facility alarms, utility failures, and emergency maintenance requests to minimize operational downtime.

· Coordinate maintenance activities with production, quality, engineering, validation, and external contractors to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations.

· Ensure maintenance work in cleanroom areas complies with contamination control procedures, gowning requirements, and established standard operating procedures (SOPs).

· Participate in cleanroom certification activities, facility qualifications, and validation support as required.

· Assist with equipment installation, facility modifications, shutdowns, and commissioning activities.

· Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration documentation, work orders, and equipment history using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

· Inspect and maintain emergency systems, including fire protection equipment, backup power systems, emergency lighting, and life safety systems.

· Support energy management and continuous improvement initiatives to improve facility reliability and operational efficiency.

· Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in maintenance areas, utility spaces, mechanical rooms, and cleanroom support areas.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

· Higher Nitec / Nitec in mechanical, electrical, or Facility management, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Experience

· Minimum 2–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

· Experience supporting cleanroom facilities in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, semiconductor, electronics, or other controlled manufacturing environments is preferred.

· Experience with facility utilities, HVAC systems, and environmental controls is highly desirable.

Required Skills

· Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and facility utility systems.

· Understanding of cleanroom operations, contamination control, and controlled environment requirements.

· Familiarity with HEPA filtration systems, differential pressure control, air balancing, and environmental monitoring.

· Ability to troubleshoot facility equipment using electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.

· Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.

· Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, and other industrial safety procedures.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

· Effective communication and teamwork across production, engineering, facilities, and quality departments.

· Basic computer proficiency using Microsoft Office and maintenance software.

Compliance and Safety

· Comply with all company safety, environmental, and quality policies.

· Follow cleanroom gowning procedures, contamination control practices, and hygiene requirements.

· Adhere to applicable Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and internal quality procedures where applicable.

· Support regulatory inspections and facility audits by maintaining accurate maintenance documentation.

· Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable regulatory and industry standards.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.

· Lift and carry up to load (20kg)

· Ability to work while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleanroom garments for extended periods.

· Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including machinery rooms, rooftops, utility spaces, and classified cleanroom environments.

· Availability to work overtime, weekends, or participate in an on-call schedule as needed.

5.5 days (Monday – Friday: 0800am to 050pm, Saturday: 0800am to 12pm)

Preferred Certifications

· Industrial Maintenance Certification

· HVAC Certification

· Licensed Electrician (where applicable)

· Building Automation System (BAS) or Building Management System (BMS) experience

· Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)

· Forklift, Scissor Lift, or Aerial Lift Certification

· First Aid/CPR Certification