Facility Specialist III - Mechanical

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Description

You'll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing facilities in this role. As a Facility Specialist III, you'll ensure optimal operation of building systems and infrastructure while supporting our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll lead facilities-related projects, manage critical building systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and maintain an efficient, safe, and compliant work environment. This role offers excellent opportunities to drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement innovative solutions across our Brno facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation, maintenance, and optimization of HVAC systems, cooling systems, compressed air systems, plumbing systems, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and technical operation of HVAC systems and mechanical utilities.
• Monitor and optimize HVAC system performance, energy efficiency, and environmental conditions.
• Lead facility-related mechanical and HVAC projects including upgrades, retrofits, and installations.
• Coordinate external suppliers, contractors, service providers, and maintenance schedules for mechanical systems.
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, inspections, and corrective actions for HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Support GMP compliance, environmental health & safety standards, and internal facility procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, EHS, production, and facility teams on technical improvements and operational support.
• Participate in emergency response activities and on-call support when required.
• Drive continuous improvement and energy optimization initiatives across facility infrastructure.

Requirements

• Secondary technical education or university degree in relevant technical field depending on experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in facilities management or technical building operations.
• Experience with building automation systems (BMS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Strong project management and contractor coordination skills.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and quality management systems is an advantage.
• Experience with technical documentation, maintenance planning, and facility compliance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office suite.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Czech language required; English language at communicative level required.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, cooling systems, compressed air systems, plumbing systems, and facility mechanical infrastructure.

How do we motivate you?

• Work with us and be an important part of a company developing cutting-edge technologies for a scientific customers worldwide
• Hackerspace room equipped with VR headset, Recording studio for your videos, music or podcasts, Lego Mindstorms, 3D printer, Arduino and much more!
• Flexible working hours to better balance your personal life. 25 days of vacation and 5 sick days/year
• Possibility to combine work from site and home office (1 day per week)
• Financial benefits - annual bonus, pension insurance allowance, possibility of life or health insurance for better prices
• Mobile tariff for you and family members for great prices
• Free Multisport card
• Meal allowance and company canteen with free fruit or vegetables every day
• Modern work environment including relax zones, gym, outside playground and massages in the building
• Open and friendly company spirit - we have a company rock band, various sport teams etc.