Building Technician

at  FGF Brands

Job Description:

SUMMARY

The Infrastructure Technician is responsible for providing facilities/technical support to the Infrastructure Engineering team for work and projects and facilities/contractors regarding operations engineering maintenance and small projects for all FGF manufacturing facilities. Reports daily to Facilities Manager.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Facilities and/or Engineering credentials or experience ideally in a plant
• Post-secondary education in either mechanical engineering would be an asset
• 3-5 years’ experience in the field of project & facilities engineering is preferred
• General knowledge of various engineering disciplines in engineering, mechanical & electrical systems, building systems such as HVAC, refrigeration systems, sprinklers, life safety systems, site services & other infrastructure & maintenance systems and facilities grounds maintenance
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical manuals
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is a definite asset
• Good command of the English language is required
• Ability & knowledge to work safety in a construction environment
• Good understanding of all GMP, Health & Safety, OH&S, Food Safety & Environmental regulation and standards
• Excellent computer literacy & skills (MS Office applications) required
• “Roll-up your sleeves” can-do attitude and eager to learn
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
• Role requires a vehicle for travelling between site and off-site locations
• Able to effectively communicate with all types of people, including production team members, engineering team members, contractors, trades workers, technical, consultants and management
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with engineering & production team members
• Ability to make continuous improvement recommendations to improve effectiveness or efficiency of developed technical solutions, does not always assume status quo
• Flexibility to work weekends or evenings when required

• Provide the facilities team with technical & facilities support to the Infrastructure Engineering team regarding property management with contractors and plants
• Acts as a primary on-site contact for contractors/vendors while on company premises
• Oversee and coordinate renovation & construction efforts to ensure projects are completed; provides daily updates and log activity to facilities manager
• Ensure that maintenance/service contractors perform services as required while following GMP and food building compliance. Perform regular inspections & audits of the building facilities, complete facilities repairs and projects
• Able technically assist with facility responsibilities troubleshooting situations, evaluate and implement improvements to mitigate repeat issues in the plants
• Maintain ownership of documentation invoices as needed re: facility, utilities and services by contractors onsite