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At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Summary:

This position is responsible for providing facilities engineering support to efficiently operate Baxter Round Lake’s 24/7 production operations. The position focus will be on the successful operation of all facilities related utility systems and facilities related contracts for providing the production operations with quality services to meet and exceed all expectations. Responsible for optimizing facilities processes and manufacturing equipment, identifying process improvements and resolving engineering problems using lean manufacturing techniques and other problem-solving tools. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

***Candidates must not be allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporins***

• Provide technical support for operations of all facility related utility systems in the plant.
• Develop preventive, predictive, and calibrations procedures and oversee tasks as assigned in Maximo for plant utilities.
• Provide technical support for general maintenance and repair activities for all HVAC, Boiler, Chiller, steam generation, RO water and Compressed Air Systems.
• Oversees the Fire and Inclement Weather System.
• Oversees the Fire and Pest Control System.
• Maintain and create building and facilities drawings.
• Provides technical support, training and assistance to Facilities Technicians as required to troubleshoot and repair facilities equipment.
• Owns, Operates, and continuously improves the building management system (BMS).
• Generates and reviews all written procedures concerning maintenance of the equipment.
• Assists in the plant safety programs.
• Works toward plant EMS-Enterprise Management System goals.
• Works with the Facilities team on the development and execution of plant shutdown activities.
• Creation and implementation of OHSAS 18001, ISO 50001 and ISO 14001 Audit Plans.
• Performs all regulatory and storm water and Annual Tier II Right-to-Know reporting.
• Manages all waste streams continuously looking for and identifying reduction points.
• Manages plant facilities projects as assigned.
• Plans and implements design of facilities equipment and structural improvements.
• Reports Energy, waste, recycling, and water usage monthly looking for trends and improvement opportunities.
• Monitors construction activities to ensure quality and cost goals are met.
• Supervises cleaning contractor to include job oversight and training.
• Ensures building exterior and interior is kept in presentable condition.
• Ensure plant has all applicable permits and compliant to federal, state, and local authorities.
• Oversee plants environmental impact and ensure all personnel are trained in environmental awareness.
• Lead site Energy Program to report and reduce energy consumption.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an environment without daylight / windows.
• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder to access machinery.
• Lifting and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 50 pounds using lifting aids, techniques, or appropriate assistance.
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends.
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing and crawling.

Qualifications.

• Proficiency in reading and understanding control, process and wiring schematics and drawings.
• Proficiency in researching and locating machine components utilizing the internet, catalogs and parts manuals.
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask is critical.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD and 3D modeling software.

Education and/or Experience.

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Discipline or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 yrs of experience in Facilities Engineering & Maintenance 
• Experience with quality systems/ISO requirements.
• Experience in Medical, Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the linkhere and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.