Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Solid Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights
Job Description
Division/Site Specific Information:
Our Whitby Site specializes in commercial manufacturing for a full range of conventional dosage forms with specialized capabilities, and houses a fully integrated pharmaceutical development services (PDS) facility.
Discover Impactful Work:
The Senior Stationary Engineer provides senior-level technical expertise, operational support, and leadership for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the facility's power plant, building systems, utilities, and associated equipment.
The position is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing critical facility systems in accordance with Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, and site procedures.
The Senior Stationary Engineer also serves as a technical resource to Stationary Engineers, maintenance personnel, contractors, Production, and other site stakeholders, providing guidance on complex equipment issues,



preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
Day in the Life:
Perform senior-level operational and maintenance duties for the facility's guarded power plant in accordance with applicable Ontario legislation, TSSA requirements, site procedures, and operating standards.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to Stationary Engineers, maintenance personnel, and operations staff regarding the safe and reliable operation of power plant, utility, HVAC, and building systems.
Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot boilers, compressors, HVAC systems, pumps, dust collectors, air-handling equipment, and associated auxiliary equipment.
Monitor and adjust environmental systems to maintain required temperature, relative humidity, differential pressure, and other controlled environmental parameters in accordance with GMP specifications and manufacturing requirements.
Perform advanced troubleshooting of the Building Automation System (BAS) and associated controls, sensors, instrumentation, and mechanical systems related to environmental and facility performance.
Diagnose equipment and system failures, identify root causes, and coordinate or perform appropriate corrective actions to minimize operational downtime.
Repair, rebuild, modify, and install facility and utility equipment while ensuring work complies with applicable codes, engineering requirements,



manufacturer specifications, and site procedures.
Perform and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance on facility-related equipment in accordance with the site's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) program.
Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain the Purified Water System, including completion and review of required operational logs and documentation.
Perform required boiler-water testing, chemical monitoring, and associated documentation in accordance with applicable TSSA requirements and site operating procedures.
Review equipment operating conditions, trends, alarms, and maintenance history to identify potential failures and opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance.
Provide technical support and training to operators and maintenance personnel on equipment operation, troubleshooting, safety, and maintenance practices.
Work collaboratively with Group Leaders, Production Supervisors, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance personnel to coordinate equipment downtime and ensure preventative maintenance is completed within established timeframes.
Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations while ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable, and compliant.
Maintain accurate and complete maintenance, operational, testing, and equipment records in accordance with GMP documentation requirements and site procedures.
Provide technical input into equipment modifications, upgrades, commissioning activities, capital projects, and facility improvement initiatives.
Participate in equipment commissioning, qualification, start-up, shutdown, and return-to-service activities as required.
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📌 Senior Stationary Engineer (Whitby)
🏢 ThermoFisher Scientific
📍 Whitby