At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving
food and food production, health, and our planet.
Corbion’s Algae Ingredients business is based in South San Francisco and
leads the industry in developing new applications and markets for
algae-based products. We have a range of sustainably produced algae
products that deliver breakthrough innovations for human and animal
nutrition.
As our next Sr. Facilities Technician, you will primarily serve our Pilot
Plant in Belmont, with additional support for our R&D facility in South
San Francisco as needed. Reporting to the Pilot Plant Manager, you will
focus on the operational aspects of the Pilot Plant, including repairs,
maintenance, coordination with vendors, inventory management, and execution
of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives in line with company
policies and standards.
Essential Job Functions :
Engage in hands-on work and execute projects or initiatives with
focus on preventive measures instead of reactive solutions
Plan daily schedule for facilities in advance, with flexibility to
adjust when needed
Perform daily walk-throughs and support all facility areas (labs,
utility areas, and offices).
Conduct routine maintenance of utility systems and specific
equipment (e.g. biochemistry analyzers, lyophilizers, ultra-low
temperature freezers, incubators, shakers, chillers, air
compressors, chillers, and cryogenic storage dewars)
Troubleshoot utility and equipment issues and perform minor
repairs when feasible
Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs for utility systems
and equipment (e.g. air compressors, vacuums, chillers, RODI water
system, and UPS systems)
Oversee third-party contractors as needed
Ensure optimal functioning of building systems (e.g HVAC and
fire/life safety equipment) with property management
Assist with new equipment installations - including connecting
power, gas, steam, air, and water supplies.
Ensure proper connection and storage of building gas supplies and
compressed gas cylinders
Ensure safe and proper relocation of equipment and verify
operational status post-relocation
Operate forklift, lift jacks, pallet jacks, and floor lift
equipment (training provided)
Schedule annual testing and certifications for biosafety cabinets
and chemical hoods
Schedule annual calibrations for pipettes and benchtop and floor
scales
Manage shipping and receiving for inbound and outbound shipments
Conduct inventory management of lab consumables, ensuring
appropriate stock levels
Ensure vendor alignment for goods and/or services
Provide EHS support as directed - including assistance with safety
inspections and implementation of EHS initiatives
Maintain accurate chemical and equipment inventories
Ensure proper handling and storage of laboratory chemicals
Manage chemical waste storage and disposal
Monitor status of critical equipment and respond to alarm
notifications
Occasionally perform deliveries between South San Francisco and
Belmont facilities
Serve as a primary contact for facilities emergencies with timely
onsite response that is reasonable, relative to your point of
departure
Occasional weekend or holiday work may be required
Reference all employee safety responsibilities in the EHS Roles
and Responsibilitiesdocument
Minimum Qualifications :
Completion of high school/GED, supplemented with course work
and/or certifications in the electrical and/or mechanical trades
Minimum of 5 years of experience in general building maintenance
within a lab setting, pilot plant or similar environment
Familiar with general facility and laboratory safety practices
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Must be proactive and detail oriented
Ability to work under pressure and resolve issues promptly and
diligently
Ability to work independently, as well as interact productively
with vendors and colleagues in R&D, Pilot Plant, Facilities
and EHS.
Awareness and knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety needs
for facilities and laboratory settings, as well as ability to
implement EHS initiatives
Must have valid driver's license
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word,
PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates degree in maintenance or relevant field
Prior experience with larger utilities equipment such as HVAC,
CDA, steam boilers and chillers
Prior experience in inventory management, laboratory environment,
or biotechnology environment
OSHA general industry training certification preferred
Physical Demands :
The work is performed mainly in the General Office Environment and Pilot
Plant areas where PPE is required. Through the course of a typical
workday, an individual in this position will perform the following
activities:
Sitting, occasionally - 15%
Walking/ moving, frequently - 50%
Reaching overhead, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping,
regularly - 25%
Carrying/ lifting, light weights (<50 lbs), occasionally - 10%
The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this
role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the
future. An employee’s title and position within the salary range will
be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant
education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills,
seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs. The base
compensation range for this role is $31.35/hour to $33.66/hour.
About Corbion
Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and
a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals,
vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in
fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the
preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over
100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety,
quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and
product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our
cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate
products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal
nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2023,
Corbion generated annual sales of €1,443.8 million and had a workforce of
2,727 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information:
www.corbion.com
Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse
workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to
race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital
status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping
condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.
Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters
or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No
fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates
directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by
approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a
submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening.
No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has
been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was
submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.
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