Building Engineer - Dedham, MA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Dedham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking a Building Engineer for the American Red Cross of Massachusetts, based in Dedham, MA. This role will involve travel throughout the state and requires experience in an FDA-regulated, GPM (Good Manufacturing Practice) facility. The primary facility in Dedham is 148,000 square feet. The Building Engineer will oversee and conduct maintenance and repair in specific, regulated American Red Cross buildings, advise on building systems, electricity, equipment repair, building design, and general building maintenance. A basic knowledge of structural systems, control systems, code issues, and mechanical devices is necessary. All duties must comply with standard operating procedures and applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent trade school certificate required.
Current Universal Refrigerant license, OSHA 10 and HVAC certification required.
Minimum 7 years of related experience, preferably within laboratory, hospital setting, SDS or CGMP controlled environments.
Must be able to operate independently, with initiative, and support an assigned area of responsibility, with minimal supervision.
Competent in both electrical and plumbing areas of knowledge.
Basic working knowledge of emergency power generators.
Ability to assess building envelope (roof, structure, etc.).
Familiar with NFPA (fire codes), building codes, NEC (electrical codes), PMs and PM management systems.
Prior experience performing relationship management with vendors, partners, suppliers.
Able to read and understand MEP and wiring (mechanical electrical plumbing) diagrams.
Ability to work on a team.
A current, valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an FDA-regulated, GPM (Good Manufacturing Practice) facility is highly preferred.
ASHE (i.e. American Society for Healthcare Employees) membership or ability to obtain and maintain preferred.
Experience with training teams, capital project forecasting and annual budgets.

Responsibilities

Act as onsite subject matter expert on building engineering.
Advise in the planning for building systems, electricity, equipment repair, building design and general building maintenance.
Perform a variety of service work in specialized building systems such as mechanical, electrical / electronic, hydraulics, carpentry, or machine servicing.
Assist in operations and maintenance issues, troubleshooting and problem solving as required.
Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on all HVAC equipment and other related machinery.
Ensure all regulatory operations meet the minimum compliance standards.
Maintain both the ongoing regulated training to perform assigned regulatory tasks and the relevant role specific training, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Enforce organization safety policies, regulations and procedures related to facilities management to ensure they are always followed.
Perform facility safety and fire extinguisher inspections, schedule fire drills, and maintain safety documentation.
Oversee emergency generator, and create/issue security access cards.
Monitor security surveillance system and equipment as needed.
Oversee and maintain facility maintenance work-order system to include coordination and timely submission of work orders and provide maintenance dispatch for emergency requests.
Provide administration support to include coordination and preventative maintenance schedules, ordering department supplies, record and log maintenance, and coordination and submission of work orders.
Maintain accurate operational logs of equipment in building.
May receive regulated supplies and oversee bio-waste pick-ups, supplies and destruction manifests.