Critical Facilities Technician

Job Description

TITLE: Critical Facilities Technician
LOCATION: Voorhees, NJ

• Assist in providing on-site field coordination supervision and project management support for the operation of a critical facility.
• Assist in management of mission critical equipment used to operate and maintain facility.
• Assist in management of systems and physical environment integration (life safety, mechanical, plumbing, and power related activities and issues).
• Report discrepancies and trends to the Assistant Critical Facilities Manager, Critical Facilities Manager, operations team and clients.
• Absorb and manage preventative and emergency maintenance schedules and procedures for building systems; identify backup and replacement inventory needs for critical systems.
• Absorb and manage all maintenance schedules and providers.
• Absorb and update standard practices consistent for critical facility operations and equipment.
• Oversee and coordinate sub-contractors to assure proper installation of equipment and delivery of maintenance services.
• Troubleshoot emergencies, equipment problems, and technical issues, organize and oversee resolutions.
• Provide ongoing technical support, management and oversight of vendors as necessary.
• Completes daily inspections.
• Complete inspections and maintenance. Scheduled maintenance may include, but is not limited to, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annual equipment maintenance.
• Self-perform numerous Electrical/HVAC preventative maintenance activities including but not limited to:
• Filter changes
• Generator operating tests
• UPS/ATS/STS transfer tests and operation
• Provide field technical support related to redundancy, reliability and maintainability for the facility:
• Current needs
• Long-term objectives and strategic planning
• Primary focus shall be on uptime (99.9999%) and cost saving opportunities supported by Ascent Corporate Engineering group
• Absorb in the development and implementation of Ascent’s Change Control Program, Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Emergency Recovery Procedure (ERP)
• Absorb in the administration of onsite Critical Facility Work Rules
• Absorb in vendor onboarding and familiarization
• Absorb in safety inspections and adherence to Ascent safety policies.
• Absorb in administrative policies/procedures
• Absorb in scope of work standards
• Absorb in spare parts management
• Absorb in reporting development
• Absorb in life cycle replacement strategy
• Support overall site operation of the facility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Critical Facilities Technician or other relevant experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• BS or Technical Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Field or other related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction planning, mechanical or electrical systems necessary, building controls, fire systems, and security systems.
• Knowledge of building automation systems.
• Possess Electrical/HVAC certifications (preferred)
• Candidate must be technically proficient in planning and scheduling, and exhibit excellent organizational skills.
• Candidate must possess strong communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings and actively facilitate progress in order to achieve scheduled goals.
• Candidate must have people skills, good judgment, and flexibility
• Qualified candidate will be able to work cooperatively with internal administration groups, and effectively contend with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.

Additional Information

This position reports to the Critical Facilities Manager
All interested candidates should apply through the ad or visit www.ascentcorp.com and select the careers tab to apply for the position.
Ascent, LLC offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, casual work environment and more.
Ascent, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to harboring an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, national origin, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. These terms apply to all stages of employment with our company.
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