HVAC/Refrigeration Sr Principal Engineer - Berkeley, CA
$131.6k - $197.4kBayer Corporation
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. HVAC/Refrigeration Sr Principal Engineer - Berkeley, CA As the HVAC/Refrigeration Sr Principal Engineer, you are responsible for leading and coordinating technical initiatives across the organization to drive innovation and operational excellence; this position involves overseeing project engineering, maintenance strategies, and process improvements to ensure optimal performance and compliance with industry standards; you will emphasize the development of effective technical teams, foster collaboration, and promote knowledge sharing to enhance capabilities; your role includes identifying and implementing best practices, managing technical integrity, and ensuring all engineering activities align with organizational goals for safety, quality, and efficiency. Serve as the site-wide technical authority for all HVAC and refrigeration systems across GMP and non-GMP facilities, providing expert-level guidance on design, operation, maintenance, qualification, and compliance of HVAC and refrigeration infrastructure critical to pharmaceutical manufacturing, including sterile Class A and B filling environments and critical temperature-controlled storage environments.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
WHO YOU ARE Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders. Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. Location: United States : California : Berkeley Division: Pharmaceuticals Reference Code: 886826 Contact Us Email: View email address on us.fitly.work
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the site technical authority for all HVAC and refrigeration systems, including chillers, air handling units (AHUs), cooling towers, boilers, cleanroom air systems, exhaust systems, humidification/dehumidification systems, building automation systems (BAS/DeltaV/Desigo), compressors, evaporators, condensers, control systems, alarm systems, and associated utilities supporting +5°C and -30°C cold rooms;
- Lead and ensure the reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of HVAC and refrigeration systems and GMP-critical infrastructure, including chilled and hot water systems, HEPA certification and air balancing programs, ISO 8 and sterile Class A/B environments, and SAP work order processes;
- Ensure HVAC and refrigeration systems maintain required environmental conditions and operate in full compliance with GMP, quality, regulatory, and environmental requirements applicable to a pharmaceutical manufacturing site;
- Provide expert troubleshooting and technical support for HVAC and refrigeration system failures, excursions, and performance issues, including root cause analysis, corrective action development, and recurrence prevention;
- Lead the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies for all HVAC and refrigeration assets, including spare parts management, lifecycle planning, and standardized maintenance procedures and SOPs;
- Maintain the technical integrity of HVAC and refrigeration asset information in the CMMS, including equipment records, PM plans, spare parts, and failure code strategy;
- Support the qualified state of controlled-temperature and GMP HVAC environments through qualification, requalification, temperature mapping, environmental monitoring review, and quality system activities including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and risk assessments;
- Monitor and trend HVAC and refrigeration performance, alarm history, temperature data, energy use, and system reliability metrics to proactively identify risks, drive continuous improvement, and respond to environmental and utility excursions;
- Provide technical leadership and design review for HVAC and refrigeration-related capital projects, system upgrades, obsolescence remediation, and facility modifications, including contractor/vendor oversight;
- Leverage CMMS, Building Management Systems (Desigo, DeltaV), and industrial automation systems to support maintenance execution, operational excellence, and ongoing improvement efforts.
WHO YOU ARE Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or technical discipline;
- Demonstrated technical expertise in HVAC and industrial refrigeration systems and operations in regulated environments;
- Strong knowledge of GMP, OSHA, environmental requirements, and permit-to-work processes applicable to HVAC and refrigeration systems;
- Proven ability to coordinate and oversee contractor/vendor activities in the field, ensuring safe work execution and adherence to approved procedures;
- Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to diagnose equipment or system failures, identify deviations or risks, and drive corrective actions;
- Proficiency with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent for work order management and maintenance data integrity;
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation to support maintenance and system decisions;
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to interface effectively with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, and external vendors;
- Excellent planning, organization, and execution ownership to manage multiple priorities and ensure work is completed to specification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- HVAC or Refrigeration certificated program with 12+ years’ experience;
- 5+ years’ experience in maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing operations within a regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, food, or chemical);
- Experience supporting HVAC qualification, validation, temperature mapping, and environmental monitoring in GMP facilities;
- Familiarity with building automation systems (Desigo, DeltaV) and industrial control integration for HVAC systems.
YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders. Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. Location: United States : California : Berkeley Division: Pharmaceuticals Reference Code: 886826 Contact Us Email: View email address on us.fitly.work
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