HVACRefrigeration Sr Principal Engineer Berkeley, CA

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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

• 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 5C and -30C 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:

• Bachelors 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:

• Bachelors 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.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $131600.00 - $197400.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care vision dental retirement PTO sick leave etc.

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicants location market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 10/4/2026.

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