Facilities and Utilities Services Specialist
Baxter International Inc.
Summary
You will support plant operations by planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities that ensure the safe and reliable operation of facility equipment and systems. This role handles preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance from initial request through completion, while partnering with cross-functional teams, vendors, and technicians to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
Job description
Your role at Baxter
You will support plant operations by planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities that ensure the safe and reliable operation of facility equipment and systems. This role handles preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance from initial request through completion, while partnering with cross-functional teams, vendors, and technicians to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
What you'll be doing
- Schedule preventive maintenance work in accordance with the preventive maintenance program
- Schedule corrective and emergency maintenance work, utilizing internal and/or external resources
- Receive and triage requests from multiple functional groups and schedule the resulting maintenance work
- Identify and implement corrections to the maintenance program
- Identify and procure materials, consumables, and maintenance spare parts
- Manage multiple contracts and billing for embedded contractors and recurring fees including janitorial staff, cafeteria services, and waste management
- Service request processing/scheduling the maintenance team to make repairs
- Work with vendors and outside contractors as necessary
- Supporting Batch release paperwork and identifying trends
- Processing HazIDs and creating service requests/Work Orders as appropriate
- Plan and coordinate vendors for various tasks, repairs, and inspections during planned maintenance periods
- Aid in trainings, vendor onboarding, and other administrative tasks as encountered
- Complete, review and reconcile documentation and reports in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Other duties as assigned
What you'll bring
- High school degree or equivalent required
- 5 years maintenance related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- CMMS experience preferred (Maximo or similar)
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with plant leadership and management
- Knowledge of and/or experience in a regulated industry
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent required
- 5 years maintenance related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- CMMS experience preferred (Maximo or similar)
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with plant leadership and management
- Knowledge of and/or experience in a regulated industry
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Family and Medical Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Benefits
Company overview
Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.