Facility Operations Specialist

• Design and develop the maintenance schedules in alignment with the Lab operational and Site leadership, direct the duties and oversee performance of outside contractors, and manage the preventative maintenance contracts.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance and emergency service work for lab operations to mitigate the operational impact and outages, with an emphasis on critical facility shutdowns and implement corrective actions to ensure the safety and reliability of critical systems.
• Develop and enhance preventative maintenance and non-routine repair plans by identifying trends and analyzing equipment performance data-such as blowers, filters, generators, and compressors-to ensure minimal project impact.
• Evaluate and identify the critical supplies and equipment needed to maintain continuous operations and direct Craft Maintenance Leaders to order and manage inventory levels.
• Analyze operational data to make informed recommendations to the Maintenance Manager and Building Controls Specialist for reducing operational costs.
• Ensure all environmental conditions meet specifications by working with Controls Specialists and Maintenance Teams to review the building automation system for alarm conditions.
• Oversee maintenance budget for operational support and provide recommendations for the annual corporate capitalization plans.
• Resolve internal and external audit findings to ensure building systems, safety equipment, and personal protective equipment are operational and compliant with U.S. Army and OSHA regulations.
• Develop and facilitate onboarding and training of maintenance employees and contractors on topics such as mechanical systems, access control, alarms, and responses to equipment.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field; 10 years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Regulatory compliance (e.g., environmental, safety, building code, fire code), logistics, quality, purchasing/procurement, budget management, project management, systems coordination, computer and security technology knowledge, ability to interact with outside regulators.

• Proven ability to create and maintain a master schedule for infrastructure needs, personnel, and projects at multiple sites.
• Strong critical thinking skills, analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Possess excellent communication abilities along with active listening skills.
• Knowledge of building systems, maintenance procedures, regulatory requirements, and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain reasonable proficiency with Building Monitoring Systems.
• Responding appropriately to various alarms and potential emergency situations. Must have the ability to respond to visual/auditory signals and warnings, and take charge, when required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and scheduling programs, such as MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

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