About this role
Under general supervision, this position is primarily responsible for the maintenance and successful, productive and efficient operation of all facilities equipment, along with ownership of the site's OSHA General Industry, environmental, and ISO 14001 compliance programs. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, calibration, movement, installation, troubleshooting, and repair as well as facility evaluation in preparation of new equipment, in addition to building, implementing, and maintaining site EHS and environmental management system (EMS) programs. The overlying function for this position is support and optimization for production and R&D activities related to facilities equipment, while ensuring the site operates in compliance with applicable OSHA, RCRA, and environmental regulations. This position is a leadership role still requiring hands on working responsibilities, and operates within the INFICON NA EHS framework, with program oversight, guidance, and escalation support provided by the Syracuse EHS team.
Essential Job Duties
Provide subject matter expertise to a team of maintenance technicians while providing oversite of daily maintenance operations.Coordinating with Operations for general facility maintenance including but not limited to: Safety, Equipment, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Compressed air and facilities based projects. Provides support to sustainability opportunitiesEnsure all work is done in a timely and professional manner Anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner wile identifying opportunities for improvement.Owning full implementation and ongoing management of the site's Preventive Maintenance (PM) program, including advancing current progress to establish complete PM coverage, and developing a predictive maintenance capability to reduce reactive work over time.Leading or assisting in the selection and management of outside vendors for necessary facility and equipment issues, including grounds, infrastructure, and housekeeping. Staying current with local, state and federal building and environmental compliance.Owning site OSHA General Industry compliance programs, including Emergency Action Plan, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Hot Work, Respiratory Protection, PPE Hazard Assessment, and Hazard Communication.Owning RCRA and hazardous waste program compliance, including waste stream characterization, generator status determination, manifest retention, and contingency planning.Serving as the site's ISO 14001 EMS owner, including maintenance of the aspects and impacts register, coordination of the legal register, and support of internal and third-party audits.Managing RFPs, vendor selection, and contractor oversight for capital and maintenance projects, including serving as construction coordination lead for capital build-outs, with support from the INFICON NA EHS/Facilities team in Syracuse on higher-level RFP and construction items.Working within the INFICON NA EHS framework, coordinating with the Syracuse EHS team for program guidance, audit support, and escalation management.Fostering a Lean environment, while meeting or exceeding Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals, along with OSHA and 5S Standards.Ability to work on a multitude of building systems and manufacturing equipmentAttend meetings as requiredComplying with all ISO Standards as establishedBasic Job Skills
Ability to follow written and verbal instructionsHigh mechanical and electrical aptitudeAbility to safely use hand and power tools to perform maintenance tasksHands on experience with electrical, electromechanical, plumbing, carpentry, pneumatic installation and repair or equivalentRequires a working knowledge of HVAC, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Heat Pumps and other facilities equipmentPosition requires the ability to read building blue prints as well as mechanical schematics· The ability to prioritize and assign resources to address facility issues.· Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910), RCRA hazardous waste requirements, and ISO 14001 EMS program management.· Ability to develop, implement, and manage RFPs and contracted engagements for compliance and capital projects.Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Typically requires an associate’s degree (Mechanical or Electrical Technology), or high school education or equivalent and 6-7 years of hands on experience with electrical, electromechanical, plumbing, carpentry, pneumatic installation and repair or equivalentWill consider applicants that have a minimum of two (2) plus years of relevant experience in lieu of degreeDemonstrated experience with OSHA General Industry compliance, RCRA hazardous waste management, and ISO 14001 program management requiredCertifications/License
EPA 608 certificationOSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification (or ability to obtain within first 6 months)Leadership Responsibilities and Reporting Relationships
Reports into the Director of Facilities & EHS NAPhysical Requirements
Must be able to lift, push, bend, and stand for up to 8 hours a dayMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily basisMay occasionally be required to work overtime, this position may hold on call responsibilitiesTravel may be required for trainings and team meetingsDisclosure
The above is a limited list of responsibilities and not inclusive. There may be times when the employee will be expected to perform duties outside this scope. When duties and responsibilities change this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes based on business necessity.
The expected salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $110,000 annually. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit-sharing bonus with a target of 10%. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.
INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.
INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!
INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment. Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact [email protected].
INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.