Senior Facilities Technician

Senior Facilities Technician

Senior Facilities Technician






Job ID 0818

Job Location Bedford, MA

Job Category Facilities

Date Posted Dec 22, 2011




Company Overview
Instrumentation Laboratory is a global healthcare corporation, leader in IVD devices for Hemostasis and Critical Care. Founded in 1959, IL is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, USA and has operations worldwide. IL’s renowned medical technology is used every day in thousands of hospitals and laboratories around the globe. It is IL’s focus on quality and innovation for its customers and for the patients whose lives are touched by its products that is guiding the company into the next century.

Senior Facilities Technician

Position Summary
The Sr. Facilities Technician will be responsible for the safe, efficient operation, and maintenance of the site’s HVAC systems, mechanical systems, with a heavy concentration on HVAC. Ensure equipment reliability is maintained at an acceptable level, and downtime is kept to a minimum. Coordinate, and oversee third party contractors.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance for all related Plumbing systems, HVAC systems, and Mechanical systems
• Utilize and maintain Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work orders, repairs, PM's, and inventory control
• Schedule and coordinate contractors for repair and maintenance of assigned equipment
• Coordinate and perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repairs, and rounds on all related equipment
• Actively support company and department commitment to safety excellence; Maintains safe work areas and equipment; Complies and promotes company safety policy, procedures, PPE, training, etc; Ensures safety culture and requirements are upheld by related contractors as well; Serves as primary member of building emergency response team; Ensures all work, including contract work, conforms to Instrumentation Laboratory’s, local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Maintains accurate records (documentation, preventative maintenance, work orders and procedures) for site HVAC, Mechanical, and Plumbing systems; Plans work, purchases materials, effectively communicates to execute work
• Develops and implements appropriate procedures to ensure high reliability for HVAC, Mechanical, and Plumbing systems
• Develop and maintain assigned Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Preventative Maintenance Procedures (PM) and documentation.
• Provides input for integration options to existing facility systems; Works with design/installation teams to ensure proper coordination; Review specifications, installations to confirm compliance with deliverables, contract drawings, codes, and site standards ;Verifies acceptable documentation received from project closeouts; Coordinates and performs installations as required to support daily and project requirements.
• Support facilities maintenance department during shutdown and tie-ins to building systems.
• Coordinate work and repairs with all departments (e.g. Site Maintenance, Engineering and Building Operations, etc.) as required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned


Minimum Skills & Knowledge Requirements:
• 10-15 years of industrial or commercial experience working with complex facilities equipment, preferably in a Medical Device, Food or Pharmaceutical environment
• Strong computer skills required - Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical and strong troubleshooting skills, excellent safe work habits
• Must be able to analyze and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Ability to read and understand construction documents including drawings, specifications, shop drawings, coordination drawings, submittals and O&M manuals. Ability to generate drawings in sketch format for system modifications or information transfer
• Experience with Building Control Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles, shop techniques and the ability to use the tools of the trade
• Organized work environment skills and good understanding of documentation requirements
• Ability to work extended hours. This will include weekends, holidays and shutdowns to meet required project(s) schedule and workload
• Must be able to be "on call" as required and carry a cell phone to respond to facility emergencies

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your application.

Instrumentation Laboratory appreciates and values diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V.