Facilities Engineering Technician

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Tempe, AZ

31d•$31 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Engineering Technician is a day shift on-site position located in Tempe, AZ. This role will participate in an on-call rotation and will require regular overtime to support business needs. As the Facilities Engineering Technician you will join a dynamic team to lead onsite vendors and subcontractors, plan and schedule critical work in a fast-paced semiconductor supply environment, while delivering hands-on maintenance and rapid response to protect people and assets. Drive reliability with on-schedule preventive maintenance, meticulous records, and coordinated spare parts, and contribute to emergencies, continuous improvement, and energy conservation. Optimize performance using SAP and the Building Management System within a safety- and innovation-driven culture.

Requirements

Associate degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or other Safety/Process discipline AND 5+ years’ experience in Facilities Engineering Technician role with Facilities Maintenance emphasis
OR Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or other Safety/Process discipline AND 3+ years’ experience in Facilities Engineering Technician role with Facilities Maintenance emphasis
External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Central plant operations, distribution systems, Freon systems and acid waste treatment methodology
Experience with a Building Management System (e.g., Trillium Niagara 4, Siemens Apogee/Insight or Johnson Controls FX Workbench) a plus
10+ years preferred in Facilities Engineering Technician role with Facilities maintenance emphasis
Semiconductor experience
Oversight of onsite Vendors and Subcontractors. Define, prioritize, and schedule work within changing priorities
Basic experience with process controls, high purity piping and UPW systems
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-starter and able to work well within a team-oriented environment
Work with and prioritize multiple tasks within a changing business environment
Strong communication skills – both oral and written
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs

Responsibilities

Manage onsite vendors and subcontractors; define, prioritize, and schedule work amid changing priorities
Provide timely hands-on response to maintenance, repair, and assistance requests
Create safe work permits, PTSA’s, and JSAs as appropriate
Ensure compliance with LOTO programs
Ensure preventive maintenance is completed within established timeframes
Maintain up-to-date building/equipment maintenance records and stocked spare parts inventories
Respond to building emergencies; provide input to site capital budget
Promote safety, continuous improvement, and energy conservation; use SAP for PM/CapEx/Projects and BMS; follow company policies