Job Description

The Building Systems Technician will monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot abnormal conditions in building systems that support Client's 24x7 manufacturing environment, including major electrical systems, mechanical/HVAC systems, including a centralize chiller plant, and generators. The Building Systems Technician will utilize Building Management System to remotely monitor performance and anticipate issues with the facilities' mechanical systems and ensure that scheduled maintenance is performed in a timely manner by both self-performing the work and engaging Maintenance Contractor when required.

The Building Systems Technician will oversee the major mechanical and electrical building systems that support our engineering labs, manufacturing facilities and warehouse operations. The role requires a combination of both technical knowledge, especially with chillers, mechanical and electrical building systems, and project management skills. Relevant experience in an industrial facility setting is highly desired.

The role will be based on-site in Secaucus NJ.

What you will do:

• Monitor critical power monitoring system, environmental monitoring system and building management system to identify issues and minimize the risk of equipment & operational downtime.
• Be responsible for the uptime and maintenance of HVAC, generators and electrical distribution systems.
• Proactively engage with business partners and stakeholders on the Operations Team to identify and resolve building system issues. Respond to employee reports of mechanical or maintenance issues on the critical systems.
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical equipment and inspect buildings, grounds, and all equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning operation. Proactively identify issues and take the needed steps to resolve them.
• Ensure the defined predictive, planned, or preventive maintenance/cleaning schedule is followed. Escort and periodically check on vendors while performing maintenance to ensure that the company rules and operating procedures are followed.
• Manage inventory of spare parts pools and notify the correct parties when parts are used / depleted and require procurement.
• Support startup, commissioning and integration of new equipment and systems into the facilities infrastructure.
• Recommend corrective actions to Facility Engineering Manager if additional resources are required and act as a Point of Contact for external resources.
• Coordinate with Facilities Staff the timing of any work that may affect performance or result in downtime for mechanical equipment servicing the manufacturing and test facility.
• Possess and maintain any required factory certifications for Chiller, Cooling Tower, and Generator maintenance.

What you Bring

• A minimum of a trade school certification in a technical field or equivalent practical experience in mechanical / HVAC systems and controls. Experience with centrifugal chillers preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
• A collaborative approach to problem solving.
• An ownership mentality to facility system performance and uptime
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and contractors.
• Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise.
• Ability to climb and work on platforms, ladders and under raised floors.

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