Maintenance Engineering Technician in Queensbury, New York at Delcath Systems Inc

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for ensuring that the facilities and equipment are maintained in the highest standards in their operations, maintenance and repair.

This job description is intended to cover multiple levels within the same role. Level and responsibilities will commensurate with the individual’s experience and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in implementation and coordination of maintenance, repair, and renovations for the facility.
• Responsible for inspection and adjustment of HVAC components.
• Participate in the implementation of plant projects. Provide input into the design and implementation of mechanical aspects of projects to ensure tasks can be accomplished in a quality, cost effective, and timely manner.
• Maintains accurate and ample inventory of supplies needed for manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Assist with managing housekeeping activities
• Assist with managing pest control activities
• Trouble shoot and repair production equipment as required.
• Work with machine operators to rebuild reactors and to prepare units for IQ, as required.
• Coordinate work with facility contractors and maintenance vendors
• Keep the facility(s) in good working order.
• Complete facility and production equipment preventative maintenance activities per applicable schedules.
• Prepare Purchase Orders for required supplies and services

The Facilities Engineering Technician has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless they constitute an undue hardship.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates degree, preferably in a technical field or equivalent experience/training with a mechanical and/or electrical skillset. At least 5 years of experience in a fast-paced business environment, with preference given to experience in medical device or related field. Self-starter, able to work well within the group environment. Solid organizational skills with the ability to anticipate and adapt to changing situations. Must possess strong analytical and process skills, and basic computer skills. Experience with environmental health and safety responsibilities is desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical journals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with employees and outside organizations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and create and/or interpret spreadsheets and graphs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; and is subject to repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, heat, airborne particles, moderate noise and outside weather conditions.