Mfg Indirect - Facilities - Facilities Engineer I

Vega Baja, 00693, Puerto Rico Req #5718
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Mfg Indirect - Facilities - Facilities Engineer I

Position Description:
Facilities Engineer is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of all manufacturing equipment, building, and safetyand reporting opportunities for Lean improvement efforts.  Support all Environmental Health and Safety activities for the site.. Demonstrate and adhere to the Viant Values: Customer Oriented, Integrity, Servant Leadership, Own It, Be Agile and Team Work. Practices lean principals to maximize efficiency.
Position Authority:
The position has authority over a staff consisting of maintenance technicians.
Essential Job Functions:
GENERAL/ADMINISTRATIVE:
    Carries out supervisory responsibilities with organization’s policies, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems. 
    Directs and coordinates activities of maintenance technicians engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, equipment, and the maintenance of buildings, grounds, safety, and utility systems. 
    Coordinate weekly department communication meetings with the maintenance team.  
    Initiates, establishes and maintains effective work relationships with all departments. 
    Adheres to FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 13485:2016 quality system standards
    Initiates Discrepancy Reports, and Equipment Identification Documents as necessary. 
    Support and / or prepares Capital Expenditure Requests as necessary.

FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT/MAINTENANCE:
    Ensures that high standards of safety are developed, met, and maintained for all equipment installed in the facility.
    Direct hourly maintenance associates in their roles and responsibilities to meet plant objectives in safety, quality, cost, customer service and continuous improvement initiatives.
    Propose and implements preventative maintenance program to help ensure that all machinery and building systems remain in good operating condition
    Analyzes and ensures accuracy of tooling and preventive maintenance, diagnose tooling or equipment problems, expediting repairs.
    Responsible for the repair of equipment failure and ensures full useful life of equipment in coordination with preventive maintenance program. 
    Coordinates new equipment installations with project managers, execute / support in validations as necessary.
    Reviews maintenance work orders to determine work priorities and maintains the Preventative Maintenance System in compliance with the Quality System.
    Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities. Plans and implements corrective actions for targets that are not met.
    Coordinates activities of contractors, and maintenance technicians to complete projects. 
    Reviews invoices from contractors for accuracy and submit per applicable process for for payment.
    Follow budget directions to ensure maintenance department costs are within guidelines.  Initiates purchases of necessary equipment, parts or materials and then arranges for the workforce to execute project plans.
    Collaborates with department Engineers to provide input on equipment needs and requirements for the manufacturing of products.
    Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and implementations of total productive maintenance programs/systems.
    Responds quickly to emergency situations and customer concerns.
    Assists with on-site inspections and audits.
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Knowledge and Education:
    High school diploma; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 
    Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations.
    Strong technical knowledge of all building systems (electrical, heating etc.).
    Understanding of budgeting and performance management.
    Knowledgeable of Preventative Maintenance Software, Microsoft Office 
Job Experience:
    1 to 3 years of previous supervisory experience.
    1 years of practical experience in electrical, mechanical, electronic, hydraulic and general plant maintenance required.
    Previous experience in manufacturing with a preferrence in medical devices or other regulated environment desired.  
    Previous hands-on maintenance background essential.
Skills and Competencies:
    Decision-making with inherent ability to command, consult, gain consensus, and effective execution
    Good problem solving skills with proven track record in achieving results through or with other team members.
    Preferred PLC I programming skills.
    Analytical skills to aid in the interpretation of data and subsequent planning.
    Good organizational skills and detailed oriented.
    Ability to evaluate plant projects for maintenance needs and outside contracting services and the quoting and justification process.
    Show leadership, interpersonal, mentoring, and communication skills required to effectively disseminate and present information to all internal personnel, and to effectively interact with all organizational levels.

 

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.                                                                                                                                                                                    
 
Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
 

Other details

  • Job Function Facilities & Maintenance
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
Location on Google Maps
  • Vega Baja, 00693, Puerto Rico