Facility Specialist

Overview

DSV - Global transport and logistics.

Location:

New Albany, OH. Division:
Contract Logistics. Job Posting

Title:

Facilities Specialist. Time Type:
Full Time.

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus.
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin.

The Facility Specialist, Maintenance/Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient condition of the facility and equipment. Will perform maintenance and complete simple repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, mechanical, electrical, or custodial.

• Responsible for maintaining the condition of the building and equipment. Will perform general maintenance and complete simple repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, mechanical, electrical, or custodial. May be required to assist other departments in the operation. Will rely on instructions and pre-established procedures to perform daily job tasks.
• Preventative Maintenance responsibilities include but not limited to executing and maintaining preventative maintenance systems for the building and equipment. Will perform routine and long-term preventative maintenance on building and equipment systems to keep them at optimum operating levels. Collaborate with site management on routine inspections including but not limited to material handling equipment, heating, and cooling systems, mechanical and electrical, and plumbing.
• Facility Maintenance and Repair responsibilities include but not limited to inspecting, maintaining, and repairing the building and equipment. Will ensure the daily operation of all building and material handling equipment. Responsible for the upkeep of equipment and reporting any building or equipment problems.
• Safety responsibilities include but not limited to identifying, reporting, and correcting any safety hazards. Will ensure a safe work site when conducting repairs or maintenance.
• Identify the source of problems as they arise and make recommendations for resolution. Inspect, diagnose, and make emergency repairs to all equipment and furnishings within the facility. Use judgment and discretion in determining methods and priorities of work assignments and repairs.
• Operate equipment including sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, sweeper scrubber, scissor lift, cherry picker, or pallet jack. Maintain an active forklift certification and follow Basic Safety Forklift Guidelines.
• Perform or assist in grounds maintenance as assigned.
• Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance: promote safety, maintain organization and cleanliness, comply with SOPs, policies, safety and work rules, OSHA/MSDS standards, and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• HSE Policies and Procedures: responsible for overall safety and security of the facility, operations, and staff; maintain safety metrics; ensure compliance with DSV Safety Programs; establish HSE goals; ensure trained HSE resources; implement systems to comply with HSE laws; communicate goals and results; review policies annually; advise on best-practice policies; keep staff updated on changes in HSE legislation.
• Monitoring Performance (Documentation, Tracking, Statistics and Reporting): propose, implement and monitor measures to comply with HSE regulations; conduct workplace safety audits; liaise with regulatory agencies as needed; audit facility and personnel for safety/environmental deficiencies; manage workers' compensation claims until closure.
• Health and Safety: maintain accident statistics, investigate accidents/near-misses, support risk assessments, ensure Emergency Management System drills, communicate with management on HSE matters, maintain OSHA records, provide training for New Hires, and ensure hazard recognition by all employees.
• Environmental Management: ensure legal compliance, pursue environmental improvements, coordinate with health, safety and environment bodies, report to USEPA or other agencies as applicable; support integration of environmental management into policies and operations.
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

• Communicate problems to site leadership and implement solutions to minimize risk.
• Follow all safety procedures; manage equipment, supplies, documents, and materials related to the job; follow DSV policies; comply with regulations; communicate with staff and the public as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate.

• Education:
  
  Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  At least one year of general facilities, systems maintenance, and repair work experience and/or other training; will consider an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. May require up to 3 years of experience in logistics/distribution or relevant environment.
• Safety:
  Prior experience in safety observations/inspections,…