Facilities Specialist

Eurofins USA Food Testing•Des Moines, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins is a global leader in bioanalytical testing, with over 50,000 employees worldwide and 800 laboratories in 41 countries. The company has a strong history of growth and is a market leader in various testing sectors. This role is responsible for understanding facility processes, diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance problems with laboratory equipment, and performing repairs campus-wide. The position also involves vendor management, reading schematics, scheduling work orders, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma with 3+ years working in a facility/maintenance role.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Responsive, independent problem solver and action-oriented.
Perform under pressure of a fast paced lab production environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and maintenance management software.
Work well with a team with little supervision.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety procedures.
Experience with HVAC systems, electrical systems, and general building maintenance.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Familiarity with energy management and sustainability practices.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Physical ability to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Understand facility processes and use that knowledge to diagnose maintenance problems.
Troubleshoot a variety of laboratory equipment such as: chillers, shakers, water-baths, pumps, valves or any other automated or manual equipment.
Maintain maintenance and repair electronic and mechanical components of Lab/HVAC equipment.
Perform emergency machine repairs as needed, campus wide.
Rebuild machinery as needed campus wide.
Aid in development and installation of new or rebuilt equipment.
Act as a secondary contact for vendors for any related facilities needs.
Diagnose electrical, pneumatic, plumbing and mechanical problems and take corrective action.
Read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, and understand symbols.
Schedule of work orders utilizing "maintenance connection" and other Eurofins platforms.
Adhere to pertinent health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to department; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
Comply with established quality system standards.
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, including ISO, OSHA, FDA, EPA, DEA and other federal, state, and local codes.
Follow Company policies and procedures.
Promote a safe, secure and positive work environment for all employees.
Comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.