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Facilities Specialist III

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Facilities Specialist III

Hillsboro, OR

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

At ThermoFisher Scientific you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Come join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life: To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking an experienced facilities support specialist to join our growing facilities team at the Hillsboro site. This role offers the chance to create a significant impact on the organization by leading all aspects of facilities related projects, maintenance, and site services. If you are passionate about working in a collaborative environment with a highly motivated team members this may be the position for you!

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Location/Division Specific Information

In this role, you will join our Facilities team providing support to our local site in Hillsboro, Oregon. As a Facilities Specialist you will ensure the team is providing the best site service and working environment for our building occupants. This role will primarily focus on electrical, life safety, sustainability, and building management system setup and improvements. The selected individual will define scope and schedules for new equipment, and collaborate with site and global partners on long term strategies. The Facilities department strives to provide outstanding engagement and support for our employees, visitors, and business partners.

What are your responsibilities?

  • Lead and coordinate multi-functional facilities and operations projects from inception through completion including construction, adaptation, and installation of new and existing facilities and equipment, while ensuring schedules and budget goals are met
  • Review project specific designs to provide recommendations on installation, maintenance, sustainability, and cost
  • Work with project teams to develop energy use forecasts, minimize consumption, and increase quality across campus to meet company goals
  • Understand and develop project scope within the guidelines of the Facilities Project Playbook and project management tools - including developing and meeting key project schedules using standardized processes, reporting tools and templates, and applying appropriate design guidelines.
  • Align program/project goals and expectations with key partners and ensure the program implementation across workstreams and business groups. Driving strong alignment between key corporate functions such as Corporate Real Estate, Security, EHS, Quality, Risk Management, and Sustainability.
  • Develop applications to fund Capital projects based on the project scope, budget, schedule and any other relevant data. Analyze and review processes, procedures, and studies to develop project alternatives.
  • Develop and coordinate equipment maintenance schedules, establish sustaining budgets, and implement plans to minimize unforeseen downtime
  • Work closely with colleagues in local finance and procurement to optimize service solutions, price, and scope in contractual agreements required to sustain the site.
  • Ensure compliance with local, national and international legislation and alignment with company rules and regulations.
  • Work with the Environmental, Health and Safety team to ensure the buildings meet health and safety standards and legislation.
  • Prioritize and drive tasks and remove barriers to enable completion with minimum disruption to core activities. Collaborate with teams across the organization to define and meet project scopes, schedules, quality targets and budgets
  • Ensure complete equipment, building, and infrastructure documentation including up-to-date drawings, specifications, operating instructions, and maintenance records are held in a locally accessible location.
  • Clearly and regularly communicate the status of projects and activities to site management.
  • Additional activities as requested in support of facilities objectives.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

  • BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering or a related technical field
  • 3 years experience leading site level facilities improvement projects and/or sustaining activities
  • 3 years experience working with semiconductor cleanroom construction and design
  • One or more years of on the job experience with building management system software
  • Applied experience with electrical or network system designs and installations
  • Ability to multi-task in a high pace environment with multiple customers
  • Confirmed organization, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
  • Certified Project Management Professional certification desirable

Client-provided location(s): Hillsboro, OR, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01292258-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program