What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Maintenance Engineer position at Umicore?
About Umicore
Powering the cars of the future. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life.
About Corporate Research & Development
Driving progress through research. Providing material solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges and anticipating the needs of our customers requires a high level of investment in research. Umicore’s Group Research capabilities focus on new materials and processes to address the megatrends of resource scarcity and clean mobility. The nature of research and development means that we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
What You Will Be Doing
Who we are looking for
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
If my pioneering research can drive our progress in clean mobility ！
Powering the cars of the future. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life.
About Corporate Research & Development
Driving progress through research. Providing material solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges and anticipating the needs of our customers requires a high level of investment in research. Umicore’s Group Research capabilities focus on new materials and processes to address the megatrends of resource scarcity and clean mobility. The nature of research and development means that we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
What You Will Be Doing
- Ensure the availability of equipment and components for all facilities in CRD Shanghai, and oversee the maintenance of special equipment (gas stations, valves, and instruments).
- Report to QEHS & Security manager and colleagues on project progress and results. Monitor compliance of approved sub-budgets and, where appropriate, initiate corrective action.
- Implement preventive maintenance plans (annual/monthly), optimize compressed air systems, BMS systems, and confined space etc.
- Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to complete equipment commissioning (SAT/FAT), manage water and electricity billing, and monitor energy consumption.
- Supervise the daily operation of fire safety systems (indoor/outdoor hydrants, automatic sprinklers), exhaust gas treatment (DA001/DA002), and hazardous waste storage.
- Define unique equipment according to business development plan of CRD Shanghai, construct electrical schematics, layouts, complete documentation, and technical negotiation with supplier, and help with the procurement of new equipment/tools.
- Comply with company and local government rules on safety, environment, and health including proper use of industrial safety equipment.
- Manage inventory of spare parts/tools and request order replacements.
- Able and willing to be on call 24 hours.
Who we are looking for
- Diploma/Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/HVAC/ Automation Engineering (BS preferred).
- Valid electrician certification.
- 5 years’ experience related to facility management in multinational companies, proficient in HVAC, BMS, RO systems, scrubbers, compressed air systems, and confined space management.
- Familiar with government EHS regulations, SAT/FAT commissioning standards and energy billing processes.
- Be able to operate some minor repair tasks and urgent issues.
- P roficient in using AutoCAD for electrical drawings, with experience in equipment procurement and contractor management.
- Have good skill in planning and organizing.
- Computer skill in Excel, Word, & Power Point
- Basic English communication by oral and written
- Strong problem-solving skills, adaptable to 24h call and emergency response.
- Cross-departmental collaboration mindset, with attention to compliance details and risk management.
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
If my pioneering research can drive our progress in clean mobility ！
