Job Description

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Manager - Facilities in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD. Responsibilities: Establishes workplace procedures/policies, recommends and implements preventative measures to ensure continuous, uninterrupted service. Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT, and Health, Fire & Life Safety working with internal Safety Teams. Directs activities of workers engaged in 24x7 operation and maintenance of facilities. Ensures certification of staff in all responsible areas. Schedules and conducts frequent inspection of facilities, grounds and equipment to determine need and extent of service, repair and equipment required and to ensure employee safety. Inspects and ensures maintenance of security fence perimeter, entry gates and surveillance systems. Maintains accurate PMI documentation and works closely with Security team. Ensures overall maintenance of the site’s appearance to meet company standards. Manages and maintains grounds for snow removal, removal of weeds, care of lawns and ornamental plants and erosion prevention/control. Plans and administers department budget. Recommends infrastructure improvements to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness of site operations. Purchases building and maintenance supplies, machinery, equipment and furniture. Directs, monitors and controls contracted projects to ensure adherence to specifications and ensure deadlines are met. May prepare construction specifications or plans, obtain advice from engineering personnel, assemble and analyze contract bids, and submit bids and recommendations to management team. Manages outside vendor contracts including janitorial and special cleaning requirements (building facades, antennas, data centers and on-air areas), annual maintenance agreements, fueling, painting, general contracts for pest/insect control. Represents the site at internal and external meetings and communicates information to management. Provides project reports and significant operational data to management on a timely basis. Manages multiple locations at our Corporate Campus. Hires, trains and supervises department personnel. Compiles and or review records of labor and material cost for operating building and specifications or plans. Approval of Invoices for payment. Complete Purchase Orders 10% travel Basic Requirements: Must hold Master Electrical or Master HVAC/R license 15 years’ experience in building maintenance of HVAC, Electrical, Fire Suppression and detection systems, Generators, UPS’s as well as general maintenance and construction. 10 years’ experience managing a large-scale diverse Industrial, Office, Data Center, Lab or Manufacturing facility. Essential Job Duties: Core hours M-F 8 am - 5 pm with On-Call responsiblities. Will be able to sit, stand, crawl, and climb ladders for extended periods. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds Will be able to work in all-weather environments, extreme heat, extreme cold, snow, rain, noise, hazards and atmospheric conditions (fumes, odor, dust, mist or poor ventilations) indoors, and outdoors. Working conditions are normal for an office/manufacturing environment. Work will require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Preferred Qualifications: Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Will be able to interact effectively with team members and provide guidance as needed. Basic computer skills/experience in databases, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. Will be able make sound decisions regarding budgets, personnel actions and priority of work necessary to maintain function of 24x7 operations. Will have ability to change assignments and prioritize multiple tasks Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance. #LI-EM1 #H

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