Facilities Technician Amarante

Facilities Technician
Amarante
Amarante, Porto, Portugal

Founded in 1954, Fischer Connectors designs, develops and deploys
-
- end interconnect solutions for ecosystems requiring local transfer and management of data, signals and power. Its tailored electronic solutions, connectors and cable assemblies are trusted globally for their reliability in demanding environments.

Fischer Connectors is part of Conextivity Group. With nearly 600 people worldwide, four R&D centers and six manufacturing sites, the Swiss-headquartered technology group offers
- performance connectivity solutions that manage power and data flows seamlessly from sensors and devices to the cloud, enabling the emergence of new and scalable ecosystems. Conextivity comprises two core business activities: Fischer Connectors and Wearin’.

For our new Plant in Amarante, near Oporto, Portugal, we are looking for an Facilities Technician to ensure the maintenance, operation, and continuous improvement of the factory’s internal and external infrastructures, promoting a safe, efficient, and sustainable working environment. Lead energy efficiency initiatives, manage external resources, and oversee expansion projects and layout modifications aligned with the company’s strategic needs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN YOUR ROLE:

• Infrastructure Maintenance:
  Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for internal and external infrastructures.
  Identify and implement continuous improvement processes in maintenance systems.
• Consumption Management and Sustainability:
  Monitor and optimize energy and resource consumption, promoting sustainable practices.
  Develop strategies to reduce operational costs and improve energy efficiency.
• Management of External Spaces and Operational Services:
  Oversee the upkeep of green spaces, recreational areas, and circulation zones.
  Supervise cleaning services, canteen operations, and vehicle fleet management, ensuring effective coordination of subcontracted teams.
• Continuous Improvement Projects:
  Actively participate in factory improvement projects and, when applicable, lead their implementation.
  Update and maintain the factory layout according to changes or expansions.
• Expansion and Infrastructure Management:
  Prepare and negotiate quotations for the construction of new buildings or modifications to existing ones.
  When approved, plan, follow and coordinate until deliver, those projects (construction) in industrial campus
  Ensure expansion projects comply with regulations and corporate standards.
• Maintenance Team Collaboration:
  Be a backup inside maintenance team, being capable of creating preventive maintenance instructions in our CMMS, order and manage spare parts, help maintenance technicians in corrective and preventive maintenance tasks when needed.

THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU WILL BRING:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related fields) or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in an industrial environment.
Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance.
Experience in managing infrastructure projects and factory layouts.
Knowledge of energy management and sustainability practices.
Ability to prepare budgets and
- benefit analyses for projects.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities, including subcontracted resources.
Excellent communication, organizational, and
- solving skills.
Focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Fluency in English (spoken and written).
Proficiency in maintenance management software and layout tools.