What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Facilities position at Cayman Chemical?
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Cayman Chemical Company supplies scientists worldwide with the resources necessary for advancing human and animal health. We offer a vast product catalog that is constantly growing to meet the needs of our clients. Additionally, we provide service programs that include comprehensive solutions to drive clients’ projects to completion.
Our mission is to make research possible. That starts by employing a talented and highly qualified group of experts that develop the tools to support research scientists.
Currently, we are looking to add a Facilities Director to the team:
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Ensure the efficient and compliant operation of the facility, managing facility-related projects, and maintaining a safe and conducive working environment.
- Lead a team of technicians to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve all the buildings’ operational issues; install, repair, rebuild and maintain laboratory instruments, various electrical, and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, generators, primary switch gear), digital (fire alarm, duress, card access), temperature control, critical environments, and audio/visual systems.
- Responsible for the coordination and effective execution of planned maintenance programs (preventative, predictive, planned, corrective).
- Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for routine maintenance, repairs, and facility upgrades.
- Manage projects of varied size and scope; make substantial contributions to determine feasibility of goals and objectives.
- Monitor expenses related to maintenance, repairs, and facility upgrades and ensure they stay within budgetary requirements.
- Utilize Building Management Systems (BMS) to review trends, analyze data, and monitor equipment/systems to identify trends and ensure they are running within specifications.
- Interact in a collaborative manner to accomplish organizational goals; provide ideas to improve organizational efficiency at group and department levels.
Requirements:
- Education - Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field OR associate’s degree with certifications in controls, electrical, and HVAC.
- Experience - 8 years of progressive work experience in building operations within a laboratory facility.
- Proficient in ASi Controls, IntelliFront, BACnet (or currently utilized BMS) and Manager (or the currently utilized CMMS).
- Extensive knowledge of building practices, codes, and regulations.
- Familiarity with state and local regulations such as OSHA and MIOSHA.
- Strong problem-solving skills utilizing PDCA/M-FMEA/Six Sigma methods.
- Availability to work on-site in Ann Arbor during normal business hours and on-call response to building monitoring system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Demonstrate Cayman’s Core Values – Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning, and Excellence
What we Provide:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time-off (4 weeks) for vacations, sick and/or personal reasons
- Over 10 paid holidays per year, including the week of 12/24 through 1/1
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Debt Payment Program
- Life and disability insurance plans
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (FSA)
- Fun employee events all year long
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Casual dress
- Onsite Gym Facility
