Facilities Technician

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

This is a key role requiring extensive technical and organisational skills. The Facilities Technician is responsible for executing day-to-day facilities activities and achieving departmental goals for Safety, Quality, and Operational Effectiveness. The technician primarily handles maintenance & calibration of plant utilities, process equipment, and the generation of associated documentation (paper or electronic).

Relationships

Internal: Plant Manager, Operations Director, Facilities Manager, Facilities Supervisor, Health and Safety, Process Manager, Planning Manager, Operation Supervisors, Plant co-workers, Quality Operations Manager, Human Resources, Technical teams
External: Suppliers; local authorities

DutiesSafety

• Participate in HSSE Safety committees
• Report, trend, action, and investigate safety unsafe acts, near misses, incidents, and accidents using the appropriate STERIS electronic systems
• Conduct safety audits as required
• Drive safety standards throughout the site and operational work areas
• Be an active member in all process and plant-based risk assessments
• Ensure 5S audits are executed and maintained as required
• Ensure strict adherence to site security standards
• Ensure all PPE standards are maintained and available to team members
• Has the authority to delay or abort cycles in specific circumstances such as emergency situations

Quality

• Participate actively in equipment/facilities-related process deviation investigations and non-conformances, ensuring root cause investigations are executed, and corrective/preventive actions are identified, in conjunction with the Quality Operations team
• Participate in regulatory inspections and customer quality audits when required
• Maintain effective communication and escalation processes to raise facility issues to management
• Update and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and engineering procedures, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Coordinate Change Control/Parameter Change processes and generate required documentation for the plant quality management system

Cost

• Review and monitor plant downtime, suggesting improvements
• Manage the spare part inventory process, working with Purchasing and Facilities teams to ensure cost-effective procurement
• Maintain spare part stock levels on Emaint and ensure timely purchase orders

Delivery

• Ensure external calibration equipment is scheduled and completed timely
• Generate work orders and troubleshoot equipment, including control systems, PLCs, conveyors, and electrical power equipment
• Support development of an annual Facilities budget
• Oversee equipment upgrades and refurbishment projects, coordinating with vendors per change control policies
• Schedule and ensure completion of third-party activities and monitor call outs in line with production demands
• Participate and lead improvement projects as deemed by management
• Manage the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Emaint) effectively
• Ensure routine preventive maintenance is completed as per SOPs and work instructions
• Review unplanned maintenance and ensure proper recording and tracking of activities
• Maintain equipment to standards that support validated processing parameters and participate in continuous improvement of equipment and processes

People

• Promote a proactive culture aligned with company values of Achievement, Innovation, Integrity, and Accountability
• Adhere to break times and carry out management requests
• Communicate policies and participate in initiatives like OTOG
• Engage in training and continuous learning to meet industry best practices

Continuous Improvement / KPIs

• Oversee SQDC countermeasures and ensure target dates are met
• Identify and implement process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives, including KAIZEN events
• Develop and drive 5S programs within the department
• Participate in process mapping, gemba walks, and problem-solving exercises

Key Results

• Improve facility performance to ensure operational efficiency and safety
• Develop team member skills and contingency plans
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement

Education & Experience

• Ability to build relationships within operations teams
• Structured, analytical thinker with strong spreadsheet and presentation skills
• Project management experience is advantageous
• Background in continuous improvement is a plus
• High processing goals, effective communication, and leadership skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience and trade qualification

Other Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership ability to motivate and direct staff

Competencies

• Teamwork, Customer focus, Results orientation, Communication, Business acumen, Initiative, Professional development

STERIS is a leading global provider supporting patient care through infection prevention, with a presence in over 100 countries and approximately 18,000 associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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