University of Chicago
Assistant Director and Technical Engineer, Facilities and Infrastructure
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Assistant Director and Technical Engineer, Facilities and Infrastructure — University of Chicago. The role oversees the development of complex and highly technical space plans and layouts for PME space across 20 buildings on campus and three off-campus sites. The position provides leadership for the capital projects delivery process from design through commissioning and close-out, collaborating with the Associate Director of Capital Planning and Space Infrastructure, faculty, and staff to plan and design lab, research, administrative, and other spaces, and to develop schedules and budget estimates aligned with long-range goals and lab design of research spaces.
Responsibilities
Maintains equipment manuals, repair notes, processes, establishes quality monitoring, and improves yield and performance of equipment across multiple buildings, labs, and sites. Performs routine inspection, operation, and improvement of facilities such as HVAC, exhaust, DI water system, PCW, house vacuum, air compressor, acid waste neutralization system, gas delivery system, scrubber, TGMS, and particle counting.
Performs inventory of supplies, chemicals, gases, and record keeping. Anticipates and takes proactive measures to ensure laboratories run smoothly.
Handles hazardous materials, chemicals, and gases. Works with EH&S and is in charge of chemical waste disposal.
Reports issues and maintenance updates to the Lab Safety Specialist and lab managers and works with lab users closely.
Identifies equipment failure modes. Creates and enforces operation protocols. Coordinates with Lab Safety Specialist to provide lab safety and equipment training to users. Assists with automating existing manual processes and the scale-up of full automated production lines.
Coordinates with the Lab Safety Specialist, EH&S and FMS to establish lab safety, inspection, and emergency response procedures. Develops and keeps chemical and equipment SOPs updated. Coordinates with EH&S on general laboratory safety inspections.
Performs work in a manner that is safe to personnel, surroundings, and equipment, fostering a safe work environment. Exercises judgment to identify and solve problems with little precedent.
Identifies and addresses potential areas for improvement to maintain high levels of equipment availability and process stability. Audits PMs and tasks, drives improvement, ensures part list accuracy, and follows safety requirements. Develops and authors SOPs and work instructions, and provides training and continuous feedback to team members to ensure adherence to procedures.
Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes activities, and remains flexible to real-time requests. Troubleshoots and provides solutions for complex electrical and mechanical components. Participates in root cause analyses as needed.
Works with vendors and field service. Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services with vendors.
Develops new maintenance procedures, provides supporting documentation and training via CMMS and spare parts systems. Monitors equipment uptime and performance metrics and drives improvement projects. Develops and implements maintenance, service, calibration, and spares programs for all critical internal manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime. Drives continuous improvement of existing machines and equipment with proper approvals, documentation, and testing.
Designs and procures or fabricates in-house custom fixtures, tools, and machines to enable more efficient and reliable processes. Manages acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning of new production equipment.
Works with the Associate Director to generate RFPs and URSs for new equipment projects.
Follows industry standards and best practices and helps develop and author internal equipment standards where applicable.
Proactively identifies substandard conditions and services and recommends corrective actions.
Interprets needs and gaps in service to collaborate with and recommend appropriate services to colleagues and vendors.
Performs other related work as needed.
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include 5–7 years of experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
Experience:
5–7 years in a senior facilities management operations role; extensive experience developing mechanical and technical plans for complex research lab spaces.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Knowledge of operating parameters for biological, quantum-engineering, and materials research lab spaces; knowledge of building operations, building codes, and building automation systems; familiarity with general business practices.
Competencies:
CAD or similar modeling for space planning; independent and team work; planning and organizational skills; strong administrative and communication abilities; time management; decision-making and problem-solving; detailed project management skills.
Working Conditions
On-call and available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
Professional Reference List (3) (required)
Additional Information The pay range is 95,000.00 – 115,000.00 USD and is provided as a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Benefits are eligible. The posting includes an Equal Opportunity statement and notes about background checks and safety reporting. For accommodation needs, contact the university as described in the posting.
Equal Opportunity The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. For more information see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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Responsibilities
Maintains equipment manuals, repair notes, processes, establishes quality monitoring, and improves yield and performance of equipment across multiple buildings, labs, and sites. Performs routine inspection, operation, and improvement of facilities such as HVAC, exhaust, DI water system, PCW, house vacuum, air compressor, acid waste neutralization system, gas delivery system, scrubber, TGMS, and particle counting.
Performs inventory of supplies, chemicals, gases, and record keeping. Anticipates and takes proactive measures to ensure laboratories run smoothly.
Handles hazardous materials, chemicals, and gases. Works with EH&S and is in charge of chemical waste disposal.
Reports issues and maintenance updates to the Lab Safety Specialist and lab managers and works with lab users closely.
Identifies equipment failure modes. Creates and enforces operation protocols. Coordinates with Lab Safety Specialist to provide lab safety and equipment training to users. Assists with automating existing manual processes and the scale-up of full automated production lines.
Coordinates with the Lab Safety Specialist, EH&S and FMS to establish lab safety, inspection, and emergency response procedures. Develops and keeps chemical and equipment SOPs updated. Coordinates with EH&S on general laboratory safety inspections.
Performs work in a manner that is safe to personnel, surroundings, and equipment, fostering a safe work environment. Exercises judgment to identify and solve problems with little precedent.
Identifies and addresses potential areas for improvement to maintain high levels of equipment availability and process stability. Audits PMs and tasks, drives improvement, ensures part list accuracy, and follows safety requirements. Develops and authors SOPs and work instructions, and provides training and continuous feedback to team members to ensure adherence to procedures.
Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes activities, and remains flexible to real-time requests. Troubleshoots and provides solutions for complex electrical and mechanical components. Participates in root cause analyses as needed.
Works with vendors and field service. Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services with vendors.
Develops new maintenance procedures, provides supporting documentation and training via CMMS and spare parts systems. Monitors equipment uptime and performance metrics and drives improvement projects. Develops and implements maintenance, service, calibration, and spares programs for all critical internal manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime. Drives continuous improvement of existing machines and equipment with proper approvals, documentation, and testing.
Designs and procures or fabricates in-house custom fixtures, tools, and machines to enable more efficient and reliable processes. Manages acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning of new production equipment.
Works with the Associate Director to generate RFPs and URSs for new equipment projects.
Follows industry standards and best practices and helps develop and author internal equipment standards where applicable.
Proactively identifies substandard conditions and services and recommends corrective actions.
Interprets needs and gaps in service to collaborate with and recommend appropriate services to colleagues and vendors.
Performs other related work as needed.
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include 5–7 years of experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
Experience:
5–7 years in a senior facilities management operations role; extensive experience developing mechanical and technical plans for complex research lab spaces.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Knowledge of operating parameters for biological, quantum-engineering, and materials research lab spaces; knowledge of building operations, building codes, and building automation systems; familiarity with general business practices.
Competencies:
CAD or similar modeling for space planning; independent and team work; planning and organizational skills; strong administrative and communication abilities; time management; decision-making and problem-solving; detailed project management skills.
Working Conditions
On-call and available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
Professional Reference List (3) (required)
Additional Information The pay range is 95,000.00 – 115,000.00 USD and is provided as a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Benefits are eligible. The posting includes an Equal Opportunity statement and notes about background checks and safety reporting. For accommodation needs, contact the university as described in the posting.
Equal Opportunity The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. For more information see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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