Director Utilities and Facilities

Join the Teknova Team and Help Shape the Future of Health

When you join the Teknova team youre helping to create the future of health. Our customers are working to discover novel therapies that will help people everywhere live longer healthier lives. We make sure they have a reliable supply of the essential ingredients they need to succeed and every member of our team plays an important role.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Director of Utilities and Facilities will oversee the management maintenance and continuous improvement of all utilities and facilities systems. This role is critical to ensuring the operational efficiency compliance and safety of our production environments particularly those involving ISO 7 clean rooms WFI purified water Clean Dry Air (CDA) Pure Steam Generators (PSG) HVAC and other specialized systems within a 13485 Quality Management System. This position reports to the VP of Operations.

Our Culture:

At Teknova our culture is all about creative problem solving and our default answer is Yes. Were customerobsessed and go all in for them and each other. We arent interested in the status quowe want to discover whats possible. Were bold and built to change. We go above and beyond to develop novel products that help our customers get reliable results engineer formats that fit their systems and find ways to ship out their orders one day sooner. Every time we help our customers work more efficiently; we bring them a step closer to that big breakthrough.

Our Values:

We value the unique personality and background of everyone on our teamwe want you to be you. By working together and sharing our skills we find new and better solutions for our customers. The people on our team are at the heart of everything we do and were here to support them.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Management:

• Direct the activities within the Utilities and Facilities department including a team of technicians and support staff.
• Partner crossfunctionally to develop and implement strategic plans for the department aligning with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety quality and continuous improvement.

Operational Oversight:

• Ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of all utilities and facilities systems including WFI purified water CDA PSG Chillers and HVAC systems.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with ISO 13485 standards.
• Ensure maintenance activities are safe clean and meet quality standards.
• Provide day to day support of operational and maintenance issues on utilities across all sites.
• Analyze data and monitor equipment/systemsto identify trends and ensure that all utilities are running within specification and capacity.

Compliance and Quality:

• Ensure all facilities and utilities comply with relevant regulatory standards including ISO 7 clean room requirements and ISO 13485 Quality Management System.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and EH&S teams to address any compliance issues.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Establish and manage the departments budget ensuring costeffective use of resources.
• Oversee procurement and inventory management for all utilities and facilitiesrelated equipment and supplies.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers.

Project Management:

• Lead manage or collaborate on capital projects related to facilities and utilities from planning through and validation.
• Oversee the design installation and commissioning of new systems and equipment.
• Coordinate with crossfunctional teams to ensure projects are completed on time within scope and within budget.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Facilities Management or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in facilities and utilities leadership preferably within the Life Sciences or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 7 clean rooms WFI purified water systems CDA PSG Chillers and related systems.
• Experience with ISO 13485 Quality Management System.
• Experience with building management systems (BMS) & computerized maintenancemanagement systems (CMMS)
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Strong troubleshooting background and issue resolution
• Strong data and system analysis
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Benefits:

From performance bonuses that give every member of our team a chance to share in our success to health insurance and retirement savings programs to our generous PTO policy were invested in our associates. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plans with a 4 employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Teknova wellness program
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Paid holidays paid time off and paid sick leave

From our scientists to our shipping department the people who thrive here see beyond reporting linesthey are driven and open to learning something new. If youre ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values creativity collaboration and customer obsession wed love to hear from you. Join us at Teknova and help shape the future of health.

Teknova is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other status or characteristic protected by law.