Facility Coordinator

Wärtsilä Corporation; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Facility Coordinator, where you will oversee the daily operations and maintenance of facilities in a dynamic and inclusive environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all building systems function efficiently while maintaining safety standards and compliance with regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with various departments, manage facility-related projects, and contribute to sustainability initiatives. If you are a self-starter with strong communication skills and a passion for operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Dynamic Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining corporate office facilities is essential.
• Fluency in English; a second language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with service providers for facility-related projects.

Skills

Facility Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Assessment

Education

Relevant Technical Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Building Management Systems

Purchasing Portal

Job description

Function: Quality & Operational Development

Job Category: Support Functions

Facility Coordinator

About Us:
Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, we strive to optimize the environmental and economic performance of our customers' vessels and power plants. Our diverse and inclusive work environment fosters creativity and collaboration, providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining Wärtsilä, you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the maritime and energy industries.

About the role:
As the Facility Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of our facilities. This role involves ensuring that all building systems are functioning efficiently, coordinating with service providers, and managing facility-related projects. The Facility Coordinator will also be tasked with maintaining safety standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to:

1. Maintain the overall appearance of our facilities, both inside and out.
2. Support with the execution of safety, health, and environment inspections and safety walks throughout our Canada locations.
3. Conduct orientation of employees, visitors and contractors regarding safety and environmental practices.
4. Serve as the key user for our regional security system, continually monitoring its operation and troubleshooting when required.
5. Maintain all local emergency plans for fire, hurricane evacuation and disaster response.
6. Collaborate closely with our QEHS team to maintain our ISO certifications and compliance through routine internal inspections, reporting, internal and external audits.
7. Assist in the coordination and necessary setup of meetings and events to ensure their smooth execution.
8. Generating and oversight of purchase requisition and purchase orders in company purchasing portal.
9. Ensure the ordering and maintenance of all facility consumables inventory as required.
10. Directly responsible for repairs, adjustments and ongoing maintenance of facility, including plumbing, HVAC, painting, office fixture maintenance and installation.
11. Evaluate maintenance request for repairs from stakeholders, communicate necessary updates in a timely manner.
12. Implement weekly and monthly maintenance logs and ensure thorough record-keeping of all assigned tasks.
13. Maintain all 3rd party facility maintenance contracts, including local jurisdiction regulatory inspections.
14. Strong communication skills to work with external vendors coordinating contracted work for our facilities.
15. Coordinate with various departments to support their facility needs and ensure smooth operations.
16. Contribute and maintain our compliance with corporate sustainability & decarbonization initiatives.
17. Maintain all environmental waste documentation & other local regulatory jurisdiction requirements and permits.
18. Support our regional IM team in handling local requests to maintain our stakeholder infrastructure.
19. All other duties as this position evolves and we service our facility & stakeholders.

The below will enable you to succeed in this role:

1. Previous experience maintaining corporate office facilities.
2. Technically skilled to properly assess maintenance requests.
3. Fluent in English. Proficiency in a second language is an advantage.
4. Self-starter with ability to work independently.
5. Systematic and organized way of working.
6. Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
7. Physically able to perform the duties of this job.

Why you and us:
You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team.

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

For applicants that reside in British Columbia (BC), the annual salary wage range is 55k CAD - 72k CAD. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education, individual skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration of internal equity.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect, and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

This is Wärtsilä:
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com