Facilities Specialist-Austin

About the role

This role manages complex infrastructure projects from inception to completion. The position serves as a technical lead, overseeing contractor selection and management to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to exact specifications. Beyond project execution, this role is a critical pillar for site compliance, directing EHS functions, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 standards to maintain a safe, energy-efficient, and regulatory-compliant environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures facility is always in compliance with all local and government regulations.
• Provides technical direction to facilities staff and directs same in non-routine work as applicable.
• Works with management and technical staff to formulate plans on equipment placement and replacement as necessary.
• Collaborates with management on equipment placement and site planning, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Manages multiple projects varying in complexity using solid project management skills and tools.
• Drives the supplier/contractor selection process and ensures that all orders/requisitions are placed with all the necessary drawings, specifications and documentation.
• Makes sure compliance to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standards.
• Manages and directs EHS functions such as: occupational health, claims management, industrial hygiene, safety, hazardous materials, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, and ergonomics.
• Develops new programs to meet new/revised regulations.
• Collaborates at all levels in site planning, including reviewing proposed and existing processes and equipment and making recommendations.
• Performs periodic reviews of EHS programs and initiatives to identify and control risks.
• Ensures compliance to ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management System Standards.

Requirements

Three to six years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Implementation of an NFPA 70e program and knowledge in electrical safety in general.
• Engineering Foundation Competencies.
• Knowledge of Industrial hygiene, Environmental, Health and Safety programs and regulations including ISO 14001.
• Knowledge of Industrial Engineering standards.
• In-depth knowledge of structural and facilities engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
• Strong knowledge of IT platforms, database design and programming languages.
• Strong knowledge of some or all of the following: UNIX, NT, database management system.
• Ability to evaluate materials, gather and analyze data and determine root cause of problems.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

• Frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.