HVAC Specialist

Are you motivated by the opportunity to act as a technical specialist, being the single point of contact and keeping a sharp focus on time, budget, and quality, while also contributing to the ongoing technical development of a production facility that manufactures life-saving vaccines?

Then we have an exciting opportunity for you as an HVAC Specialist!

Join our Team and let's make a Difference Together

You will become part of the Engineering team within the Engineering – Utility & HVAC Support department, which consists of 15 dedicated colleagues. The department covers the disciplines of Automation, HVAC, and Utility, and the team includes a diverse range of professionals, such as marine engineers, engineers, and technicians. You will report to the Manager of Utility & HVAC Support.

Your Impact

In this role, you will be jointly responsible for the equipment and technical operation of all GMP and non-GMP HVAC systems across our three production facilities and our QC (Quality Control) and Warehouse departments. You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for cleanrooms, HVAC systems, BSCs, and UDFs.

You will also lead your own optimization and improvement projects and act as a specialist/SME in other projects. The expected distribution of your work will be approximately 70% support, 20% own projects, and 10% SME participation in other initiatives.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Ensuring system robustness through effective maintenance practices

Supporting technicians and users, including troubleshooting system issues

Ensuring all technical aspects and specifications are documented during design phases

Handling GMP and compliance tasks such as CAPAs and change control cases

Preparing tenders for projects and managing suppliers and consultants

Your work will be carried out in close collaboration with other departments as well as external suppliers and consultants.

Are You Our Next Pioneer?

To succeed in this position, you should bring the following qualifications:

A technical education at an engineering level (e.g., marine engineer or equivalent)

2–5 years of relevant experience from pharmaceutical production, strong technical insight (both theoretical and hands-on), and experience with BMS and system control

A solid understanding of compliance and GMP; experience with VHP/gassing is a plus

Proficient in written and spoken English; Danish is an advantage

Proven experience in leading improvement projects

About You

You are independent and able to manage larger and smaller operational tasks/projects while fulfilling the role of both specialist and hands-on contributor. You are pragmatic and solutions-oriented, capable of staying focused and delivering in a fast-paced work environment. You work systematically and always follow through to completion.

Your personality and approach help foster the cooperation we already enjoy in our relatively small organization. You're used to structured problem-solving and ensuring issues don't recur.

Why Join Us?

We have a great team spirit, with helpful and skilled colleagues

You’ll be given significant responsibility and the chance to grow and make a real impact

We offer a flexible and supportive working environment

Be part of the fascinating world of vaccine production, where each day offers new challenges and opportunities to protect public health

Enjoy a vibrant social club that organizes fun and diverse events

EV charging stations are available at our Kvistgård site

Convenient bus route (70E) from Humlebæk Station directly to our facilities

At Bavarian Nordic, we are dedicated to saving and improving lives through the development and sale of innovative vaccines. As a rapidly growing company with a burning vision to become a market leader in vaccine manufacturing, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission. You will work in an open environment where we 'walk the talk,' enjoy a wide range of responsibilities and benefit from quick decision-making processes and opportunities for personal growth.

Ready to make a Difference? Please Apply!

We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your motivated CV through the “Apply” button, including a short note explaining why you're applying for this specific role. A full cover letter is not required.

If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact Michael Hoffmeyer, Manager, Utility & HVAC Support, at +45 30 78 37 79.

For us, it is all about Improving and Saving Lives

Improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines is at the heart of what we do in Bavarian Nordic. We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of life-saving vaccines, and the largest pure-play vaccine company in the world.

In Bavarian Nordic, we believe in the power of the team, and you will be part of a global team of more than +1600 dedicated employees with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, who are bound together by our commitment to protect lives every day. We believe in creating an inclusive and flexible workplace with a strong focus on personal and professional development, because we need each other to take things further.

Founded in 1994, we have +30 years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines. Our commercial product portfolio contains market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. Our values – our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we like to call it – are what guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value being boosted by the team, and believe in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us in Bavarian Nordic! Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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