Sr. Facilities Technician, HVAC

Terumo•Elkton, MD

12d•$32 - $49

About The Position

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Facilities Engineering, this position is responsible for HVAC maintenance and the more complex repair and/or replacement of various types of facilities infrastructure in support of a medical device cleanroom manufacturing facility. The primary responsibility is to act as the lead technician in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) of plant HVAC and equipment and to ensure work is completed efficiently. This position is the front-line Facilities Technician responsible for resolving customer complaints regarding the HVAC and related systems. This position has field contract administration responsibilities for multiple service contracts including creating and defining the scope of work, obtaining vendor proposals and approvals, and overseeing contracted services to ensure functional accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

Requires excellent mechanical/electrical aptitude with problem solving skills.
Ability to read engineering documents and drawings, schematic drawings, shop drawings, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, etc.
Familiarity with HVAC systems including Air Handling Units, Refrigeration, Fans, Variable Air Volume (VAV) Terminal Boxes, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Boilers, Coils, Compressed Air Systems, Pumps, Building Automation System (BAS), Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, and other facilities related systems.
Familiarity with the requirements of a Cleanroom medical device manufacturing environment as outlined in ISO 14644-1, including air filtration for particulate control, airflow control, gowning procedures, airlocks, pass-through chambers, surface materials, environmental monitoring, etc.
Strong organization and record-keeping ability.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements.
Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to interact and communicate with a variety of groups (Engineering, Production, EHS, HR, etc.).
Ability to use various hand tools, portable power tools, and diagnostic equipment. including lifts and forklifts, etc.
Computer: Working knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel); familiarity with purchasing systems (e.g. SAP Ariba); Asset Management (e.g. Maximo, SAP S4 Hana Fiori)
Ability to work well under pressure in order to meet commitments, both indoors and outdoors in all climates, and be available 24/7 if needed. This position may require alternate shift coverage for limited durations.
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks, including setting and communicating priorities and schedules.
Demonstrated ability to be innovative, self-motivated with minimal supervision.
Must obtain acceptable background check as determined by TMC’s reviewing official.
Typically requires a high school diploma.
A.A. degree (trade school) in a relevant field of study preferred or at least certificate with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in an Industrial Mechanical or HVAC role supporting plant maintenance systems. Cleanroom manufacturing experience preferred.
Field Contact Administration experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Services and Maintenance Contracts is preferred (e.g. Chiller, Boiler, Water Treatment, etc.).
HVAC/R Master License in Maryland preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, maintain and perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems including Air Handling Units, Refrigeration, Fans, Variable Air Volume (VAV) Terminal Boxes, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Boilers, Coils, Compressed Air Systems, Pumps, Building Automation System (BAS), Heat Exchangers, and other facilities related systems.
Perform maintenance on equipment per schedule and specification to maintain reliability of equipment. Document maintenance records to be compliant with Terumo Quality Standards and 21 CFR Part 11 Guidelines for Medical Devices.
Comply with the requirements of a Cleanroom medical device manufacturing environment (ISO 14644-1) including gowning procedures, particulate control, airlocks, pass-through chambers, etc.
Review Service Requests for completeness and accuracy, working with the requestor to ensure job scope and materials are defined. Decides if work will be completed by Facilities Engineering personnel or another service provider or a combination of both.
Cutting, threading, welding, and joining piping of various materials including carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and copper tubing. Ability to fabricate and install various piping systems including steel, stainless, copper (sweated/compression), composite piping and glue joints; proper selection of gasket materials when required.
Use proper rigging techniques to lift equipment to perform work.
Lead project scope definition, vendor selection/soliciting vendor pricing (if applicable), estimating project cost, scheduling project work, and coordination in the field.
Coordinate the shutdown of impacted equipment and systems with stakeholders.
Develop contract strategies and initiate contracts to reflect scope, period of agreement, and cost.
Monitor and address overall contractor performance to ensure they are meeting expectations. Audit contractor performance including timesheets, safety, quality, cost, and productivity. Document contractor safety orientation with EHS department.
Develop and maintain metrics for specific contracts and/or projects (e.g. track expenses, safety performance).
Provide timely communication to stakeholders regarding project scope, schedule, and impact to manufacturing facility.
Assist Facilities Technicians in other disciplines (General Bldg., Electrician, etc.) as needed.
Maintain compliance with national, state, and local regulations as well as Terumo EHS procedures and guidelines. Compliance with EPA and OSHA for hazardous waste control and disposal. Obtain necessary permits required for specific jobs.
Maintain and update site engineering drawings by providing red-lined as-built upon the completion of all work.
Develop and maintain spare parts inventory.
Mentor and instruct early career technicians; may assign, delegate, and oversee or participate in preventative maintenance and work assignments of early career technicians.
Infrequent support at other Terumo sites in Somerset, NJ and Allentown, PA.
Prepare and maintain logs, monthly reports, inventory reports, etc., as needed.
Keep Facilities Engineering Manager informed on workload, schedule, and work force requirements.
Adhere to Terumo Core Values.
Availability during July and December site shutdowns is required.
Actively participate in incident investigations and lessons learned exercises.
Operate manlifts, trucks, and forklifts to perform daily maintenance activities and support project execution.
Performs other job-related duties assigned.