Building Engineer

Job Description

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Building Engineer for the Greater Pennsylvania Region. The position is based in Johnstown but will include travel throughout the state. The primary facility in Johnstown is regulated by the FDA and is 131,000 square feet. Experience working in an FDA-regulated, GPM (Good Manufacturing Practice) facility is highly preferred.

• Act as onsite subject matter expert on building engineering. Advise in the planning for building systems, electricity, equipment repair, building design and general building maintenance.
• Perform a variety of service work in specialized building systems such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, hydraulics, carpentry, or machine servicing. Assist in operations and maintenance issues, troubleshooting and problem solving as required. Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on all HVAC equipment and other related machinery.
• Ensure all regulatory operations meet the minimum compliance standards. Maintain ongoing regulated training to perform assigned regulatory tasks and relevant role specific training in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Enforce organization safety policies, regulations and procedures related to facilities management to ensure compliance. Perform facility safety and fire extinguisher inspections, schedule fire drills, maintain safety documentation, oversee emergency generator, create/issue security access cards, monitor security surveillance system and equipment as needed.
• Oversee and maintain facility maintenance work‑order system, coordinate and timely submit work orders and provide maintenance dispatch for emergency requests.
• Provide administration support for coordination of preventative maintenance schedules, ordering department supplies, record and log maintenance, and coordination and submission of work orders. Maintain accurate operational logs of equipment in the building.
• May receive regulated supplies and oversee bio‑waste pick‑ups, supplies and destruction manifests.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent trade school certificate required. Current Universal Refrigerant license, OSHA 10 and HVAC certification required. ASHE (American Society for Healthcare Employees) membership or ability to obtain and maintain preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 7 years of related experience, preferably within laboratory, hospital setting, SDS or CGMP controlled environments.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Must be able to operate independently, with initiative, and support an assigned area of responsibility, with minimal supervision.
  • Competent in both electrical and plumbing areas of knowledge.
  • Basic working knowledge of emergency power generators.
  • Ability to assess building envelope (roof, structure, etc.).
  • Familiar with NFPA (fire codes), building codes, NEC (electrical codes), PMs and PM management systems. Experience with training teams, capital project forecasting and annual budgets.
  • Prior experience performing relationship management with vendors, partners, suppliers.
  • Able to read and understand MEP and wiring (mechanical electrical plumbing) diagrams.
  • Ability to work on a team.
• Travel:
  Will involve some travel. A current, valid driver's license is required.
• Management
  
  Experience:
  
  N/A.
• Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO:
  Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Insurance:
  Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

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