Overview

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

We are looking to hire a Facilities Maintenance Technician for our Norcross campus to coordinate and perform repairs and preventive maintenance to the facility and utility systems such as Air Compressors, Steam Generators, Back-Up Generators, HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment, Security systems, Fire systems and DI water systems. The Facilities / Utilities Maintenance Team, is a sub team of the Maintenance Department. Perform maintenance actions on assigned facility work orders, existing equipment work orders, and preventive maintenance tasks in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures. Perform facility work orders that include, but are not limited to, painting, sheet rock repairs, light bulb and ballast replacements, electrical work, plumbing work, and facility grounds maintenance. This person will be responsible for the overall upkeep and appearance of the Facility, Grounds, and Utility Systems

If you are interested in joining an organization where your talents and expertise will be highly appreciated, and if you meet our qualifications to excel in this position, we want to hear from you. Contact us today.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Facility Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

• Will work with contractors involved with repairs or projects to ensure they are meeting Werfen’s expectations with regard to quality of workmanship, safety, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of all facility and utility equipment (this includes, but is not limited to Air Compressors, Steam Generators, Back-Up Generators, HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment, Security systems, Fire systems and DI water systems) in a timely manner.
• Complete daily work assignments from Facilities Manager.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of all Utility/facility-related items including the general upkeep of the facility.
• Ensure that the preventative maintenance program is performed in accordance with procedures, schedules and compliance regulations.
• Perform work in accordance to established maintenance departmental SOP’s/PM Task Lists.
• Ensure that documentation for maintenance actions taken is in compliance with departmental standard operating procedures.
• Communicate with department managers, supervisors and operators with regards to Facility / Utilities maintenance actions.
• Ensure compliance of FDA, ISO, OSHA, and GMP regulations and standards in regards to maintenance actions.
• Perform work in accordance with Werfen and OHSA safety procedures.
• Responsible for handling and/or resolving housekeeping issues with outsourced janitorial company.
• Responsible for troubleshooting utilities equipment and facility issues as well as making recommendations for improvement.
• Responsible for assisting in accuracy of spare parts inventory for facility and utility equipment and systems.
• light handyman work assignments ( changing light bulbs, hanging light fixtures, moving office furniture, etc.)
• Be the Primary point of contact for any DI water system issues and provide oversight to the SCADA monitoring system in order to maintain the water system within parameters and in compliance.
• Train Utilities/Facility Maintenance Technicians on the repair and preventive maintenance activities for facility and utility systems
• Ability to perform and train others to troubleshoot facility and utility systems problems to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Assist with, perform revisions to standard operating procedures, Forms and work instructions when necessary.
• Provide support to the project team to implement any Facility / Utility project within the facility.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Facility Maintenance Technician

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Associates’s Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• EPA, HVAC Certification, preferred
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends if needed to meet customer demands.
• Must be able to work closely and communicate with other departments
• Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years o experience requirement.
• Minimum 4 years experience

Facility Maintenance Technician

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com