Associate Director, HVAC Operations; Rahway, NJ

Position: Associate Director, HVAC Operations (Rahway, NJ)
* Lead the operation, monitoring, and optimization of the site Building Automation System (BAS) using data analytics to drive performance.
* Develop, implement, and maintain HVAC operational strategies that ensure compliance with GxP (as applicable), cGMP, and other regulatory requirements.
* Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for HVAC system issues, deviations, and failures.
* Monitor environmental conditions and ensure HVAC system reliability, energy efficiency, and cost-effective performance.
* Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for HVAC reliability, energy efficiency, compliance, and service levels.
* Partner with facility owners, engineering, capital projects, and other stakeholders to provide technical HVAC input to the site utilities master plan and capital projects.
* Identify and support HVAC-related capital projects; collaborate with project teams to ensure designs meet operational and regulatory requirements.
* Coordinate with outsourced service providers to deliver services to agreed service level agreements (SLAs) and KPI targets.
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in Maintenance, Engineering, Facilities, or Utilities leadership, preferably in complex, multi-building campuses.
* Strong technical knowledge of HVAC system design, operation, and maintenance in laboratories; experience with Building Automation Systems
* Experience leading teams, including managing and developing staff and working with external service providers.
* Working knowledge of EHS principles and regulatory compliance in a technical operations environment.
* Proven ability to lead through competing priorities, influence across a large organization, and drive results in a matrixed or enterprise environment.
* Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills; able to use data and analytics to make decisions.
* Advanced Engineering degree or related graduate degree.
* Direct HVAC/BAS operations experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated environments (e.g., cGMP, GxP).
* Experience working with collective bargaining units and administering Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
* Experience with core maintenance functions, reliability programs, and CMMS systems.
* Project management experience, including supporting capital projects and system upgrades.
* Demonstrated track record of delivering energy efficiency and sustainability improvements.
** Los Angeles Residents Only:
** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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