The patients we serve are at the heart of Edwards Lifesciences’ culture. We help our teams achieve this mission by building safe, clean, and innovative workspaces so our people can feel effective with their work. As part of our Facilities team, we’ll provide you with the resources needed to ensure you can keep our offices, plants, and facilities running smoothly so they may be a supportive and dynamic place to work. Your commitment to creating an effective and healthy working environment helps co-workers connect and feel engaged, allowing teams around the world to better contribute and focus their renewed energies on the patients we support.
How you'll make an impact:
- Foster a mindset of continuous improvement and customer service, demonstrating accountability and rewarding positive behaviors
- Supervise, guide, and mentor the Facilities staff, prioritizing safety, quality, and delivery, while keeping a patients first focus
- Assign daily tasks to technicians to address internal customer request
- Lead improvement projects, ensuring compliance with site procedures, local laws, and Quality and EHS regulations
- Support the Facility Master Plan by continuously reviewing the capacity and reliability of equipment and building systems
- Develop and enhance preventive maintenance programs to ensure the reliability of all systems, equipment, clean rooms, and building integrity. Apply best practices and metrics to improve performance.
- Provide timely progress updates to customers and stakeholders on Facilities requests.
- Oversee Janitorial Services, GMP Cleaning, Café Services, and Maintenance contractor management, ensuring uninterrupted operations
- Lead cross-functional teams to resolve system or quality-related issues, conducting thorough root cause analysis using engineering knowledge and Business Excellence tools
- Conduct proactive Gemba walks to evaluate and implement improvements
- Review and control the assigned budget, participate in annual budgeting, and plan projects to ensure spending meets objectives
- Manage the space planning process, ensuring accuracy and anticipating space needs
- Oversee performance management and employee evaluations, fostering individual development and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
What you'll need (Required):
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 4 years of related work experience
- Strong technical knowledge in facilities/utilities and substantial experience in electrical and mechanical systems
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Experience working in the medical device, pharmaceutical, food, and/or oil industries
- Strong communication and interaction across all plant organizational levels
- Effective leadership, development, and mentorship of facilities employees
- Strong attention to detail
- Efficient contractor management with clear quality and timeliness expectations
- Commitment to exceptional service and effective communication
- Comprehensive knowledge of facilities processes and equipment (e.g., HVAC, RODI, Compressed Air, Plumbing, Electrical, BMS, Fire Protection System).
- Proficient in project management, scheduling, and budgeting
- Knowledge of and adherence to Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Compliance with company rules and safety protocols
- Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
- Team-oriented with experience in inter-departmental projects
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.