Facilities Engineer, Refrigeration
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Other

Environmental Conditions
Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

Location/Division Specific Information

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Title: Sr Facilities Specialist - Refrigeration Technician

Division/ Dept.: Clinical Research Group/ Facilities

Location: Richmond, VA

Office status: Onsite

Discover Impactful Work:

Provides team support for facility projects, ensuring projects are completed within budget, on schedule. Supports diverse activities related to facility services, building maintenance, engineering projects, and/or equipment maintenance.

Discover Impactful Work:

• Responsible for the day-to-day facility operations of specified area.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the
  purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations.
• Performs inspections to ensure timeliness, compliance with requirements, and acceptable workmanship.
• Coordinates assigned activities with outside contractors and vendors.
• Develops criteria and performance specifications for facilities and equipment required to meet unique operating requirements and building and safety codes.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Universal EPA refrigerant card required

Experience:

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 3+ years of Refrigeration experience needed
• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems
• Song working knowledge of HVAC, Chillers, Controls, RTU, AHU, VAV, Humidifiers, Liebert unitstr
• Strong working knowledge of project management techniques and concepts
• Adept at handling multiple projects and managing competing priorities
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and outside vendors
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with relevant software

Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to move effectively throughout facility, including lifting and moving objects up to 35-50 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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