PM Maintenance & Reliability | Pharmaceutical

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Northen Area, PR

Schedule : Full-Time 
Engagement:  Professional Services / Independent Contractor 
Industry:  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced maintenance and reliability professional to lead facilities maintenance operations and reliability programs within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in Manatí, Puerto Rico.

This role will oversee critical building systems, guide maintenance and engineering teams, and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and optimize operational costs. The successful candidate will coordinate maintenance activities with site operations while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and applicable pharmaceutical requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and reliability teams, providing technical guidance, performance coaching, and operational direction.

• Oversee maintenance activities for HVAC, electrical infrastructure, plumbing, and life safety systems.

• Implement and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve system reliability and equipment performance.

• Apply predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and ultrasound testing.

• Develop and apply Root Cause Failure Analysis methodologies to address equipment failures and prevent recurrence.

• Establish equipment criticality rankings to prioritize maintenance resources and reduce operational risks.

• Analyze work order metrics, maintenance performance, and equipment trends to identify improvement opportunities.

• Coordinate maintenance activities with facilities, engineering, operations, quality, contractors, and vendors.

• Conduct facility audits and identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve energy efficiency, and extend asset lifecycles.

• Support maintenance planning and scheduling to minimize disruptions to pharmaceutical operations.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable building codes, company safety policies, and pharmaceutical site requirements.

• Maintain effective communication with site stakeholders and provide updates on maintenance activities, reliability initiatives, and operational performance.

General Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of facilities maintenance, building engineering systems, and equipment reliability.

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage priorities, and coordinate maintenance activities.

• Working knowledge of building management systems, building automation controls, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, Root Cause Failure Analysis, and equipment criticality assessment.

• Ability to analyze maintenance data, work orders, and performance indicators to support operational improvements.

• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.

• Ability to coordinate contractors, vendors, engineering teams, and site stakeholders.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work full-time on-site in Manatí, Puerto Rico.

• Fluency in English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate technical information and lead bilingual teams.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of five years of hands-on technical experience with building engineering systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, and life safety equipment.

• Minimum of five years of supervisory or management experience leading technical teams and overseeing operational performance.

• Demonstrated experience implementing or managing maintenance and reliability programs.

• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and Root Cause Failure Analysis methodologies.

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or Certified Reliability Leader (CRL).

• Experience with energy management, sustainability initiatives, and utility optimization programs.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies applied to facilities operations.

• Proficiency with advanced CMMS platforms, IoT-enabled building systems, and maintenance data analytics tools.