Facilities Engineer

Objective The Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring that facilities and equipment at Perspective Therapeutics’ Coralville, Iowa location operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with cGMP standards to support just-in-time radiopharmaceutical manufacturing. This hands-on role encompasses strategic oversight of facility infrastructure, utility systems, maintenance operations, and office support across the site. The position also supports site-based projects and acts as the engineering and facilities point of contact.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine preventative maintenance on production equipment and facilities equipment.
• Provide support and ownership for GMP-critical systems including utility systems, HVAC, BMS, EMS (e.g., Lighthouse), and facility controls.
• Troubleshoots at a basic level for problems associated with equipment performance, maintenance and calibration.
• Responds to facility-related alarms and acknowledges, troubleshoots, and rectifies the alarm situation as needed or with assistance from supervisors.
• Manages maintenance work requests using a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system), including accurate work performance logs, material usage, and labor hours.
• Author and execute Change Controls, commissioning/validation protocols, and technical documentation in alignment with GMP requirements.
• Support investigations and root-cause analyses for equipment- or facility-related deviations or issues.
• Effectively participates in a project or major repair team. Establishes personal objectives which complement group and organizational goals.
• Provides support in fault-finding and root-cause analysis investigations as a developing technical resource.
• Assist with office moves and conference room set ups as requested by various departments for a multi-site facility.
• Acts as a point of contact for external service providers for a multi-site facility.
• Focused on continuous skill development in the areas of automation, electro/mechanical troubleshooting and utilities operation.
• Actively applies and promotes safety rules and awareness. Always demonstrates good safety practices including the appropriate use of protective equipment. Reports and takes initiative to correct safety and environmental hazards.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and Certificate or Associates Degree in a technical field such as electronics or mechanical systems.
• 3-5 years of relevant facilities maintenance experience in a cGMP facility, such as a setup mechanic, will be considered in lieu of technical education.
• Working experience in the use and application of standard hand and power tools in the performance of maintenance-related work
• A working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and repair in the performance of maintenance-related work
• Basic carpentry repair and painting in the performance of maintenance-related work

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Excellent communications, interpersonal and collaboration skills, and ability to interact professionally with a wide range of individuals and organizations, internal and external.
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and maintenance documentation practices.
• Full range of motion and ability to use both hands mandated by machinery. High degree of manual dexterity.
• Ability to use standard hand/power tools and perform basic electrical, carpentry, or mechanical tasks.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Respirator fit test required.
• Ability to maintain focus on a complex task for 4-6 hours at a time.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, and drive deliverables through to

completion by deadlines provided.

• Takes ownership and accountability for assigned work and associated documentation.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be willing to work in a facility producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to mechanical/moving parts, hazards including radioactive, corrosive, flammable and toxic material, dust, dirt, odors, and irritants.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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