Facilities Technician

About the role

Edwards is looking for a Facilities Technician who provides technical and function-specific knowledge to support facilities activities. The role covers preventive maintenance, daily inspections, ad hoc requests and quick repairs of facilities systems.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration of facilities systems, including the clean room system, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Support and attend to daily ad hoc minor requests from offices, warehouse, lab, EHS and other areas.
• Perform daily logging and inspection of facilities systems, including the clean room system, to ensure they operate within specification and tolerances.
• Assist the senior technician in overseeing contractors and vendors so that they follow the predetermined work statement and comply with GxP and EHS requirements.
• Maintain clean room equipment (scope and magnifying lamp) and furniture (table and chair).
• Respond to and fix immediate repairs for non-critical system breakdowns, escalating serious issues to the senior technician.
• Carry out other incidental duties assigned by leadership.

Required profile

• National ITE Certificate (NITEC) in Engineering required.
• 1 to 3 years of previous related experience preferred.
• Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment preferred.
• Able to read, comprehend, speak and write English.
• Strict attention to detail and adherence to company rules, including pandemic protocols and environmental health and safety rules.

Required skills

• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office and Internet Explorer.
• Moderate knowledge of HVAC, electrical, clean room, RO water, steam boiler and compressed air systems.
• Moderate knowledge of GxP, quality and EHS practices, and relevant government regulations such as trade effluent, emission, building and fire protection codes.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and to identify problems using standard procedures.