CSI International, Inc. hiring Director of Engineering (Facilities Maintenance) in Trenton, NJ | LinkedIn (2024)

Who We Are:

CSI International Inc, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, provides integrated building services to clients in real estate, property management, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, higher education, manufacturing, and insurance. Throughout CSI International Inc.’s constant growth and evolution, our primary goal – exceeding our clients’ expectations – has remained unchanged. Because of this, we enjoy an incomparable reputation for cost-effective solutions with responsive services with uncompromising quality.

What you’ll be doing:

The Director of Facilities and Engineering will start-up, qualify, maintain and improve building infrastructure, utility and HVAC systems as well as manufacturing process equipment. The position will also be responsible for managing key GMP programs such as maintenance, calibration, and lifecycle management within a document-controlled quality system for commercialized manufacturing. Directs and coordinates the activities of the plant maintenance and engineering staff to start-up new utility & equipment systems, maintain compliance, and manage plant critical systems operation and qualification on an on-going basis. This position has the full responsibility to continually maintain FDA regulatory compliance to cGMP standards for facility, utilities, and equipment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs and coordinates all maintenance and engineering improvement activities for all engineering and mechanical employees.
• Represents Facilities and Engineering function during FDA and other regulatory agency inspections by explaining design features of facility, utilities, and qualification methods.
• Interfaces with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities to manage projects requiring regulatory approval including the FDA, EMA, DEA, EPA, Township and local authorities.
• Provides expertise, direction, and set standards of compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental and OSHA regulations, company policies and procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Plans and directs solutions to complex regulatory, mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues.
• Directly responsible to apply lifecycle equipment maintenance methodology ensuring and safe and zero-downtime operating environment with respect to facility and production equipment.
• Collaborates with the Manufacturing/Validation/Quality leaders to develop the plan to implement consistent, cost-effective, supportable automation technology solutions and standards.
• Directs the training and development of facilities maintenance and engineering employees.
• Communicates with peers, subordinates, internal and external customers concerning projects, problems and contractual obligations.
• As needed, coordinates and directs the facility capital plans to ensure the site prepares, recommends and exerts influence on the approved facilities production and research needs are met.
• As needed, develops budget estimates.

Typical Supervisory Responsibility:

• Oversee the entire facilities and engineering department.
• Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention Standards.
• Interacts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organization.
• Develops required preventive maintenance program and documentation to satisfy policies, procedures as it relates to regulatory requirements.
• Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate building codes and project requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of progressive facilities management experience in the facilities services space; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related management experience; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related management experience.
• Requires a Minimum of 7-10 years of Management experience in Engineering, Facilities or Plant Operations & Maintenance (POM) to include construction experience.
• Experience managing a large facility required.
• Strong technical hands-on knowledge with MEP, HVAC, boilers, chillers, air handlers and cooling towers.
• Full knowledge of pertinent regulatory agencies and the policies, codes, standards, and regulations that applies to the plant operations and facilities maintenance department.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, having the ability to work well with others at all levels is desired.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organizational skills all required
• Ability to train, teach, mentor, show and follow-up on all assignments, when necessary
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Can interpret and follow technical instructions and complete assignments timely, showing a sense of urgency
• Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required.

Preferred Technical competencies/ Certifications/ Licenses:

• 10 years’ experience working in commercialized sterile manufacturing operations with at least 5 years in the engineering function preferred.
• Advanced understanding of contamination control topics including cleanroom operation, maintenance, HEPA filtration, disinfection, gowning, and proper material/personnel flow.
• Proven knowledge with FDA current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Proven knowledgeable with pharmaceutical industry guidelines such as ISPE Baseline Guides, ISO and ASME BPE.
• Excellent oral and written English communication. Ability to demonstrate proficiency.
• Project management, mathematical skills, and mechanical inclination and the ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.

***CSI International, Inc. is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment extends beyond preventing discrimination and harassment; it’s about creating an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. We believe in the power of our people, the ideas they bring, and what we can accomplish together.

***Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all state & federal requirements, it is the policy of CSI International, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. CSI International, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations as required under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) for limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruitment Team at 813-425-1985.