Facilities and Utilities Engineer
Job in
2300, Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
Listed on 2026-08-25
Listing for:
SIRE LIFE SCIENCES
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-25
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Services Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is a large, highly regulated manufacturing and laboratory environment where technical reliability and compliance are critical. The engineering and maintenance organisation supports complex utility and building systems and works closely with stakeholders across the site to ensure safe, uninterrupted operations.
Job Description
We are looking for a Facilities and Utilities Engineer to take ownership of asset strategy and contribute to the introduction and modification of utility/building assets. The role supports maintenance excellence through reliability methods, compliance investigations, and continuous improvement, acting as a subject matter expert within Asset Maintenance Management.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain asset strategies and associated processes for assigned utility/building assets
Drive continuous improvement proposals, including new techniques and methodologies
Support strategic asset planning activities, including long-term planning and investment input
Contribute to the introduction of new assets and major modifications, ensuring effective handover to the maintenance organisation
Provide support on complex maintenance problems and contribute to maintenance shutdown preparation, execution, and close-out
Conduct compliance investigations for issues impacting assets and support root cause analysis and CAPA definition/execution
Participate in (and where needed lead) Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) sessions and translate outcomes into preventive maintenance plans
Review supplier maintenance plans and manage supplier contracts where required
Create and optimise technical documentation and operational procedures
Define, implement, and monitor performance indicators to assess asset health
Support and/or supervise internal audits and ensure strong EHS and compliance behaviour
Participate in an on-call service rotation (24/7) with the team to support critical systems
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Installation Technology, or Process Engineering
Experience as a Maintenance Engineer (level dependent on seniority)
Knowledge of pharmaceutical utility systems (e.g., HPW, pure steam, HVAC, gas systems)
Experience working in a regulated production or laboratory environment (GMP)
Understanding of relevant standards and practices within maintenance/engineering (e.g., GMP, VCA, RCM, CE, NEN
3140)
Strong analytical, structured, and improvement-oriented working style, with attention to safety and documentation
Temporary Full-Time Contract (1 year)
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