Pipe and Mechanical Systems Shop Supervisor at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research

Pipe and Mechanical Systems Shop Supervisor

Job ID: req4125
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Facilities, Maintenance & Engineering
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.  The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Facilities Maintenance and Engineering (FME) mission is to support the NCI at Frederick in their mission to cure cancer and AIDS. FME is responsible for the physical campus - its research laboratory space, administrative space, the infrastructure that supports the buildings, and the landscape that surrounds them. In addition, we are responsible for managing, planning, designing, and construction management of renovations at the FNLCR.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating and communicating of preventative maintenance, special assist, work orders, and projects with FME staff, and external contractors under the guidance of the Main Campus O&M Facility Manager
• Walks through all support equipment spaces checking for malfunctioning machinery and initiating corrective action by assigning work to direct reports, other shops, and/or subcontractors as necessary
• Ensures appropriate response to scientific, animal area, and other equipment alarm conditions by taking corrective action as necessary
• Using historic and real time data to identify potential machinery and system malfunctions; start/stop equipment as required
• Ability to compose and draft professional correspondence including, but not limited to disciplinary action when needed
• Ability to supervise, motivate and coordinate all shop functions
• Coordinate responses and lead repairs to a large variety of systems and equipment
• Ensures that direct reports maintain logbook of all activities occurring during the shift and accurate and meaningful entries in Maximo for all Work Orders
• Coordinates purchases and staff responses with the Shop Group Lead
• Determines need for assistance and calls-in necessary technical assistance
• This position is subject to 24-hour call in (rotating schedule) for emergency repairs
• Maintains radio contact with Protective Services
• Demonstrates s awareness and maintains compliance of safety policies and procedures
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks
• Assigns work to staff, generates daily plans, and ensures quality though routine and representative inspections of in progress and completed work
• Schedules maintenance for biological safety cabinets and emergency generators
• Prepares labor and material cost estimates
• Prepares or Drafts written, data-based recommendations to improve efficiency of operations including contributions for improvement to departmental initiatives
• Writes annual performance reviews for direct reports
• Data entry
• Performs other related duties and backs up Facility Manager and Facility Operations
• Ability to inventory and track stock both shop and departmental, order and distribute supplies when needed
• Schedule and coordinate with outside contractors and vendors
• Ability to exercise responsibility in the care of tools and vehicles assigned to shops
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Position may be subject to periodic safety and compliance checks

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• In addition to the education requirements, a minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible job-related experience
  • Including one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience
• Ability to read and interpret, instructions, blueprints, and work orders
• Proficiency in the use of IT necessary for the role, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and CMMS (Maximo)
• Experience with OSHA standards and contemporary safety practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill both verbal and written
• Must have the ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; climb stairs and ladders; work involves bending, stooping and working in confined areas; potential exposure to particulates, vapors or noisy environment
• Must have and maintain a valid State Driver’s License issued by the state in which the incumbent/candidate resides for each class of vehicle to be operated on company business
• Must have no more than 3 demerit points in the previous twelve (12) months or five (5) demerit points in the preceding thirty-six (36) months as determined by the Leidos Biomed Use of Government Owned or Leased Vehicles Policy
• Demonstrated experience in the analysis of data and identification of trends within the Preventative Maintenance program to develop strategies for improving asset lifespans
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• This position is considered safety-sensitive and will be subject to random drug testing per the Leidos Biomedical Research Drug Free Workplace Program
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Facility Management Professional (FMP)
• CPR / first aid certification
• OSHA 10
• Master Plumber License, current in Maryland
• Experience with water & sanitary systems, steam, bulk compressed gas and distribution systems, sprinkler systems, reverse osmosis systems, and backflow prevention devices
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of commercial/industrial steam, water and sewer system

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to animal(s) and/or animal material(s)

Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

77,200.00 - 132,625.00

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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