Senior Facilities Specialist

Leonardo DRS; Bedford (Ville); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and paid days off

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Senior Facilities Specialist in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The role involves coordinating maintenance, managing contractors, and ensuring a safe working environment. Candidates must have 8+ years of maintenance experience and strong knowledge of building systems. DRS offers a motivating team environment, competitive compensation, and benefits including health, dental, and wellness programs. Interested applicants can apply online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in maintenance/utility work or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and building construction trades.
• Experience in commercial/industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility maintenance tasks including carpentry and equipment construction.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Coordinate internal work orders and manage timelines for projects.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)

Vendor/Contractor management

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Job description

Company Overview

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Facilities and working closely with our Senior Director, Site Lead, the Senior Facilities Specialist will be responsible for all facilities maintenance and contracting. This position will coordinate internal work orders, maintenance requests, general renovations and coordinate external contractors as required. This role will report on site to our Bedford, NS office.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of facility related tasks in the areas of preventive and general building maintenance, carpentry, equipment construction, and courier or locksmith duties
• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget
• Follow written work instructions.
• Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools and equipment (WHMIS)
• Proper use of required PPE
• May participate in LEAN Events, “Six S” activities, action teams, etc
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Assist management with special projects and assignments as requested

Requirements for Success

• 8+ years of experience in maintenance/utility work or any combination of training and/or experience that will allow the incumbent to perform listed duties
• Thorough understanding of general job aspects and moderate understanding of the detailed aspects of the job; knowledge of electrical, mechanical and building construction trades, skilled in operating applicable equipment
• Experience support commercial/industrial environments
• Strong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, access control, fire/life safety) and how to troubleshoot/escalate issues appropriately
• Vendor/Contractor management capabilities - including creating scopes of work, obtaining quotes, monitoring service levels, and managing renewals
• Strong communication and customer service mindset - able to work effectively with employees, leadership, vendors and internal partners
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills with high attention to detail (work orders, logs, compliance records, asset lists, invoices and purchase orders)
• Project Coordination Skills - able to manage timelines, budgets, stakeholders, and communicate progress for moves/changes and minor capital work

Benefits of Working with DRS Canada

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation including:
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

Additional Information

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources.

DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers.