Facilities Planner

QuidelOrtho•Rochester, NY

1d•$50,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic. Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all. As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho we are seeking a Facilities Planner for the Rochester Reagent Manufacturing and Fluid Manufacturing sites to provide planning support to the Facility Operations, Maintenance and Engineering Team. The Rochester Facilities Team is responsible for day to day operations, maintenance, engineering and capital projects for approximately 900,000 square feet, across four buildings. Our facilities supports 7/24 manufacturing, R&D, Customer Technical Training & Support, IT and Administration. The facility systems we maintain are varied, customized and unique to meet the demand of manufacturing and R&D. These include HVAC systems providing controlled environments, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, refrigeration, industrial vacuum, purified water and automated building control systems. Ortho is committed to sustainability, delivering energy efficiency projects and cost improvements. We achieve exceptional facilities uptime and results through teamwork and partnership with our skilled trade vendors. We are looking for individuals that can function both independently and as part of the team. You will have the opportunity to learn every day, growing your career in a challenging environment, while supporting multiple departments with diverse needs. This position is onsite in Rochester, NY.

Requirements

Associates in Electrical or Mechanical Technology / Engineering or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
A minimum of three years’ experience in the facilities, electrical and/or mechanical industry is required.
Experience with databases and CMMS, such as Maximo, is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate facility maintenance activities and manage costs across multiple vendors and cost centers.
Must maintain close communication to internal departments.
Able to plan, communicate and implement planned maintenance and shutdown events, ensuring the needs of internal departments and uptime are met.
Experience with facility equipment, parts, mechanical & electrical repairs, plumbing, & general maintenance is preferred.
Able to be on call during evenings and weekends, as part of a rotation.
May require holiday or weekend work depending on maintenance schedules.
General knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
Excellent organizational and technical writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Degree in a technical discipline.
Experience as a database and/or SCADA engineer.
Experience in a regulated industry.
Strong knowledge of SCADA systems.(View Studio Suite and Ignition)
Familiarity with Allen‑Bradley PLCs.

Responsibilities

Individual will work closely with the facilities lead technician responsible for daily oversight of facilities operations, as well as in house mechanics and vendors, to develop a consistent planning process, leveraging resources across buildings, while supporting the needs and schedules of multiple production departments.
Plans daily facility operations, ensuring that the site is meeting the needs of employees and production in a 7/24 production environment.
Individual will be responsible to directly handle facility planning including PM and demand maintenance scheduling and job review utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS, i.e., Maximo).
Responsible to keep CMMS up to date for work orders, preventative maintenance, equipment history, parts, & job plans.
Ensures maintenance documentation is completed and maintained for Quality, Environmental and Regulatory Inspections.
Establish/create a parts database by equipment within the CMMS system to maintain inventory and ensure parts are available on time for upcoming work.
Work closely with procurement to streamline the parts ordering process.
Attends daily production and weekly planning meetings.
Ensures building and grounds are properly maintained.
Ensures mechanical and preventive maintenance and major repairs on all facilities equipment by internal mechanics and outside vendors are adequately completed.
Maintains positive working relationships with all support vendors.
Supports Lead Facilities Technician as needed.