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BIOMARIN

Sr Engineer 1, Facilities & Utilities

BIOMARIN, San Rafael, California, United States, 94911

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Who We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Corporate Groups It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.

Job Title: Sr. Engineer 1, Facilities & Utilities

Location: San Rafael, California

Reports To: Associate Director Site Operations

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The Site Operations, Facilities & Engineering Group provides technical support, guidance, and strategic vision to ensure that the facilities, utilities, warehouse, and laboratory equipment for BioMarin's domestic operations are designed, operated, and maintained in a manner consistent with regulatory agencies, environmental health & safety and asset lifecycle management best practices. This role will manage external vendors and contractors within a site-based Facilities & Engineering team dedicated to supporting operations across Northern California locations. Reporting to the Associate Director Site Operations you will work closely with REWS, California Facilities & Engineering, Procurement and Laboratory Operations. This role enables the teams at Biomarin to focus on its patient-centered mission, delivering first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances for those with serious and life‑treating rare genetic diseases. The engineer will be responsible for ongoing support to non‑GxP site operations across Northern California campuses to ensure utilities, facilities and equipment perform per their intended use and function. The engineer will be responsible for supporting the design, engineering, and commissioning of new or modified utility systems, as well as non‑GxP facilities, laboratory spaces, and administrative office buildings. The engineer will be responsible for supporting the project portfolio of operational expenditure (Opex) and capital expenditure (Capex) projects at each campus, providing facility engineering and equipment advisement, participating in asset lifecycle management (ALM), facility long‑range planning, and initiating team improvement projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interact collaboratively with key customers, peers, and other stakeholders to support achieving BioMarin tactical and strategic goals & objectives.

Highlight and submit improvement and investment projects related to facilities and utilities systems.

Work with end users to develop system requirements, specification of equipment/buildings, review design from outside engineering firms or contractors (as needed).

Participate in long‑term strategic development of site utility system, facilities and energy efficiency programs.

May be requested to support other opportunities as directed by management.

Work closely with other support groups such as Maintenance, Metrology, Automation, Capital Projects, EHS&S, Facilities, Laboratory Operations and Security to assure that BioMarin assets are well managed throughout their lifecycle.

Provide coaching, mentoring and guidance for junior engineers and may be designated as a subject matter expert for one or more clean/dirty utility systems.

EDUCATION BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, or other Engineering degree from an accredited university. Relevant job and years of experience may be substituted in place of a degree.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in engineering, facilities/lab operations and clean/dirty plant utilities, preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

Highly proficient in deploying, managing, and improving an asset lifecycle management framework, policies, procedures, and practices, conducting equipment risk assessments, maintaining critical asset information, monitoring asset failure history, and recommending asset replacement schedules.

Proficient in the relevant aspects of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Clinical Practices (cGCP) and Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP).

Demonstrated successful engineering support of capital projects ranging from $1M to $10M.

An understanding and awareness of latest industry standards of environmental sustainability integration to the biopharmaceutical sector (e.g. knowledge of ISO 50001).

Demonstrated engineering Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in at least one of the following systems: RO/DI, Clean Dry Air (CDA), clean process gas systems, HVAC, Plant Steam, Chilled water, Condenser Water, Process Wastewater, refrigeration, or electrical systems.

Strong organization, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with strong capability in lab facility related technology.

Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a high level of Integrity.

Proficiency with standard office software applications, including MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point.

Proficient in utilizing Purchase Order and Spend Management Systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP, Ariba).

Proficiency in creating, editing, and reviewing, engineering/architectural drawings is required.

Experience in the use of engineering software tools (e.g. CAD, Bluebeam).

BMS JCI MetaSys related experience a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While primarily a day shift job, hours will vary based on the needs of the position. This position may require additional hours and weekend/holiday work depending upon various facility requirements.

Provide after‑hours leadership/managerial on‑call support as required.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lead other Engineers from the team as required. Engineers can be assigned to work with the Engineer to support relevant activities in their area.

Lead external consultants to complete critical activities and deliver compliant work on schedule and within budget.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The salary range for this position is: $116,000 to $159,500. BioMarin considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

For additional benefits information, visit: https://careers.biomarin.com/benefits.

Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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