Facilities Technician

Title: Facilities Technician

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Location: Plattsburgh, NY, US

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Benefits: Full benefit package, including short and long term incentive programs, PTO and paid holidays

Who is Norsk Titanium? What do we do? If you haven't heard our name in passing before, you will soon. Norsk Titanium is pioneering a new era of on-demand metal additive manufacturing that will revolutionize the raw material supply chain. We are the world's first and only OEM qualified supplier of additively manufactured structural titanium components. However, our focus doesn't stop at the aerospace industry. Our unique RPD™ process may be applied in the defense, space, oil and gas, and industrial markets. Our team is small, but our goals are big. Norsk Titanium scientists, engineers, and employees around the world are truly responsible for the future of metal; You could be part of the next industrial revolution!

What will Norsk Titanium do for you? At Norsk Titanium, we are committed to mutual growth and success. Our innovative team provides training and mentorship from global subject matter experts. We are committed to our employees: mind, body and soul. As such, we benchmark our benefits annually to ensure we offer industry leading benefits. Our compensation and benefits structure has been developed to attract the best and brightest in the industry. We offer both short-term (bonus) incentive plans and long-term (stock option) incentive plans, tuition assistance for continuing education, gym memberships, a generous 401k plan with Day 1 vesting and much more.

With NTi, you aren't a number, you're a valuable team member!

The Facilities Technician assists in the successful implementation of construction, operation and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure at our Plattsburgh sites, PDQC and PPC, including inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and supply and exhaust systems to ensure optimal operating results.

In a typical day, your expertise:

• Operates and maintains all facilities equipment, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance

• Develops and monitors building metrics and supports root-cause corrective action (RCCA) plans as needed

• Receives, prioritizes, and completes facilities work orders through the work order system. Documents labor, parts, and root cause on close-out so equipment history is accurate. Escalates requests that need contractor support or exceed the maintenance budget to the Facilities Manager

• Executes the PM schedule for all facilities equipment and flags recurring failures for corrective action

• Ensures sprinkler, backflow, fire panel and diesel generator testing are completed on schedule

• Maintains the facilities spare-parts inventory and ordering replacement parts as necessary

• Assists the HSE manager to inspect and maintain fire extinguishers, including Class D units in titanium machining and scrap areas

• Maintains the bulk argon supply, distribution lines, and regulators, and coordinates deliveries with the gas vendor

• Performs scheduled testing and maintenance of oxygen-deficiency monitors and alarms, reporting results to the HSE Manager

• Adheres to and improves existing HSE programs

• Contributes to timely and effective communication with internal stakeholders and ensures good communication across departments, functions, and shifts; collaborates and coordinates with external vendors, partners, community members, etc.

• Assists with continuous improvement efforts to improve profitability, competitiveness, reliability, quality, safety, etc. in areas of responsibility

• Adheres to and promotes applicable Policies, Procedures, Safety Rules & Regulations and Security Guidelines

• Other duties and responsibilities as required for the successful operation of business

This position will have access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. U.S. person as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

We're thrilled to find candidates with:

• 7+ years of hands-on facilities or industrial maintenance experience; associate's degree or technical certificate in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance preferred

• Ability to read and apply blueprints and complex electrical, mechanical and automation specifications, equipment manuals, schematics, and vendor documentation

• Working knowledge of electrical, general mechanical and HVAC systems

• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and SharePoint, for managing work requests, maintenance logs, and vendor communication

• Ability to use building and equipment control software, such as HVAC building automation systems, fire alarm panels, and access control or camera systems

• Experience developing equipment management systems and disciplined maintenance

• Experience supporting EHS functions, in a manufacturing environment preferred

• OSHA 10, First Aid, CPR and Forklift Certifications preferred

Other competencies critical to success include:

• Self-starter with the ability to execute tasks with minimal direction

• Strong decision making and problem-solving ability

• Ability to work collaboratively with others to support goal-oriented activities in a matrix organization

• Structured and accurate in daily work; able to appropriately evaluate and prioritize support activities

• Strong combination of technical, leadership, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to effectively communicate project and technical information across the corporate spectrum as appropriate for the target audience

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, including in tight or confined spaces

• Climb stairs and ladders and work at heights, including on rooftops

• Stand and walk on concrete floors for most of the shift

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

• Use hands and fingers to operate hand and power tools and handle small parts

• Read gauges, meters, labels, and schematics, with or without corrective lenses

• Use a computer to enter and close out work orders and document maintenance activity

• Access all areas of the facility, including production, utility, and mechanical spaces

• Work in an environment with exposure to noise, temperature variation, and outdoor conditions

• Wear required PPE, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe footwear

Anticipated Hiring Timeline : Immediately Relocation : Unavailable Remote Work : Unavailable (Our magic happens onsite!) Sponsorship : Unavailable (This position will have access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. U.S. person as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

• Norsk Titanium is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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External Recruiters: Our competent recruitment team has this role covered; we are not accepting resumes or assistance from third parties at this time.

All offers of employment are subject to favorable results of a criminal background screen, verification of previous employment and references. Additional screening may take place as required by the role and in accordance with state and federal laws. All candidates are subjected to a drug-screen for illegal substances in conjunction with an acceptance of employment. Failure to participate may result in revocation of an offer of employment.