Facilities Technical Lead Americas - Plainsboro, NJ

Job Title: Facilities Technical Lead North America

Location: Plainsboro, NJ

Work mode: Hybrid

Facilities Technical Lead North America is responsible for maintaining the core and shell of all dsm-firmenich facilities and infrastructure within the scope of Group Real Estate & Workplaces (GREW). You will ensure that company properties remain in a condition that is consistent with world-class expectations across North America. You will develop strategic programs for energy, infrastructure assets, buildings and projects while working through an Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) partner. You understand complex infrastructure environments of offices, laboratories, storage facilities and chemical manufacturing and can manage stakeholders and service delivery through a small internal team complemented by an IFM partner as well as vendor solutions for expertise.

As Facilities Technical Lead North America, you’ll be responsible for the management and oversight of all hard services associated with our portfolio of office & lab buildings. You’ll be supported by your team and directly impact the quality of our facilities & services provided to business personnel and our customers while helping to maintain the safety and quality of our facilities.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

Management of Hard Services planning & execution activities
Develop equipment strategies for infrastructure
Maintain an Energy Management program
Contribute to and lead larger project development that support broader infrastructure CapEx projects spanning a variety of trades as well as management of small project planning & execution through on-site teams including internal staff, IFM partners & trade vendors.
Develop budgets for Hard Services. Develop and review reliability and availability data & KPI’s.
Provide regular reporting on Hard Services operations to the relevant stakeholders and vendor partner on availability & reliability data through the Governance process. Present CapEx plans to leadership team for approval.

This position is part of the Hybrid Working Model, spending 3 days/week in the office and the balance of the work week in a home office that is commutable to Plainsboro.

We bring

A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers
A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity

You bring

Minimum 10 years of industry experience in facility management / building maintenance required; support of multi-site facilities needed
Knowledge Strong knowledge of HVAC systems. Knowledge of commercial and corporate real estate building systems maintenance with understanding of building drawings such as single line electrical drawings, HVAC and plumbing systems
Demonstrated commitment to health and safety, sustainability, quality assurance and continuous improvement
Inspiring Leadership with good organizational, interpersonal & supervisory skills, the ability to prioritize tasks / respond to emergencies including exceptional stakeholder management skills
Excellent Communication skills and empathy
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent technical degree including familiarity with and ability to knowledgably direct skilled trades such as building engineers, electricians, plumbers-pipe fitters. Appropriate trade certifications are a plus.

Our recruitment process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading us your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal.

Pre-employment screenings are part of the Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when further information is required. For assessments, we will use the SHL to provide insight on your learning adaptability & preferred operating style; and Predictive Index to identify your preferred behaviors.

Equal opportunities commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable sharing this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

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