Ensure the operational continuity, reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and expansion of the plant’s critical utilities infrastructure, maintaining controlled environmental conditions required for medical device manufacturing while leading a high-performing technical team that supports 24/7 operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

Manages department personnel by interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating job performance, disciplining, scheduling work and other related responsibilities.

Project leader on new construction projects and plans, and coordinates with outside contractors regarding construction needs.

Collects and stores information on facility blueprints.

Coordinates the maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning of offices and facilities and resolves complaints as they occur.

Advices and consults with managerial and supervisory staff regarding hazardous communication issues and maintains records.

Prepares facilities maintenance reports for corporate use.

Responds to requests for assistance from other departments, attempting to meet the needs described on a timely basis.

Coordinates and responds to divisions within Merit for installation and movement of equipment for building electrical, plumbing, compressed air, or any other utility needs.

Performs a variety of related duties to ensure that facilities are maintained and that safety goals are achieved, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.

Writing

Sitting

Standing

Bending

Vision

Color perception

Depth perception

Reading

Field of vision/peripheral

Fine motor skills

Noise

Chemical vapors

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS





Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in a related field.

A minimum of six years of facilities coordination and maintenance experience

Over 5 years of experience within medical industry

Prior leadership experience

Finance experience in (Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets, prepare financial justifications for major capital replacements and infrastructure investments, conduct cost-benefit and return-on-investment (ROI) analyses, etc.

Knowledge of maintenance methods and techniques

Ability to resolve problems on a timely basis.

Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization and function as a team member.

Knowledge of safety related issues and principles.

Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CMMS software application experience.

Trane system (Traser) or quivalent, prior experience

200–400 ton chillers

200-ton water-cooled air handling units (AHUs)

Reverse Osmosis (RO), Deionized (DI), city water, and chilled water systems

Oil-free rotary screw air compressors

Compressed air drying systems and dew point control

Industrial vacuum systems

High-pressure air compressors (680 psi)

Fire protection and suppression systems

Pump room operations and maintenance

COMPETENCIES

Supervisory process

Space/furniture/computer facilities coordination

Heating/ventilation/air conditioning coordination

Reports

COMMENTS
Infectious Control Risk Category II:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

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📌 Facilities Manager (Centro-Norte)
🏢 Merit Medical
📍 Centro-Norte