Critical Facilities Technician

Job Description
TITLE: 
Critical Facilities Technician
 
LOCATION:
Hammond, IN
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
·          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.
·          Assist in managing preventative and emergency maintenance schedules and procedures for building systems; identify back-up and replacement inventory needs for critical systems.
·          Assist in overseeing all maintenance schedules and providers.
·          Assist in updates of 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
·          Assist in development and implementation of Ascent’s Change Control Program
·          Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Emergency Recovery Procedure (ERP) development
·          Assist CFM and/or ACFM in administration of onsite Critical Facility Work Rules
·          Vendor onboarding and familiarization
·          Safety inspections and adherence to Ascent safety policies.
·          Administrative policies/procedures
·          Scope of Work standards
·          Spare parts management
·          Reporting development
·          Life Cycle Replacement Strategy
·         Support overall site operation of the facility.