Lead Facilities Control Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona at SST Direct

Superior Skilled Trades is hiring for a direct opportunity with a client in Phoenix, AZ.
Job: Lead Facilities Control Engineer
Pay: $135K - $170K (based on experience)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401K and more!
Schedule: M-F (First shift)
Key Responsibilities

• Lead BMS architecture, automation standards, alarm management, data integrity, and lifecycle strategies.
• Oversee system design, commissioning, qualification, and validation.
• Ensure system reliability, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and long-term sustainability.
• Partner with Quality on GxP compliance, investigations, audits, and corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate risks involving environmental controls, cybersecurity, system obsolescence, and business continuity.
• Manage automation vendors and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align automation systems with operational and regulatory requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in facilities controls, automation engineering, or BMS ownership within life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical laboratory environments.
• Experience managing enterprise-level BMS platforms, such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, or Honeywell.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, environmental controls, alarm management, BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and PLCs.
• Experience with automation system validation, regulatory compliance, audits, and remediation.
• Working knowledge of GxP principles, data integrity, and regulated laboratory operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools.

• Master's degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with controlled-environment room mapping, commissioning, and qualification.
• CBCP, CAP, or relevant BMS manufacturer certifications.

• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and access mechanical spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and work with control panels, sensors, and equipment racks.
• Ability to work in mechanical rooms, on rooftops, and in laboratory environments.

• Complete required job-specific, safety, and compliance training.
• Periodic travel and occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to after-hours technical emergencies as needed.

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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