Principal Facilities Specialist (Onsite)

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An Immediate opportunity is available in Decorah Iowa for a talented and motivated member of our Facilities Team at Collins Aerospace, an RTX Company. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic facilities role alongside some the brightest and most talented teams in avionics. As a valued member of the team, you’ll help support our company mission to deliver superior value and quality products to our customer and employees. During your journey, you will be exposed to some of most advanced technology and innovation in the world.  

This team member is responsible for ensuring all spaces are maintained and optimized for the delivery of world class manufacturing spaces. This role will work under the direction of the Site Manager, with day-to-day interaction with Shop Floor Employees, Industrial Engineers, and People Leaders.

This position is for a Facilities professional who can work independently or with a team. You will implement requisite changes and new or modified plans. Inspect projects, participate in cross functional teams, perform building assessments, and plan maintenance activities. Will contribute ideas and assist in plans to enhance the performance of the Facility and systems.

This role will be onsite in Decorah, IA. 

What You Will Do:

• Implement changes relative to facility and equipment 

• Follow and adhere to organization or government restrictions to ensure compliance with the norms

• Implements new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or site emergencies

• Inspects or reviews projects to evaluate compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations to ensure a safe workplace

• Participate in cross functional teams to ensure building safety and security

• Assist with managing site contractors, inspects work and work areas, coordinates work with affected departments

• Works closely with EH&S to ensure all work and projects are compliant with our policies and procedures for high and low risk work

• Plans, organizes, and schedules activities, which may include maintenance, construction, renovation, space planning, repairs, to ensure proper functioning of facilities

• Assesses work and repairs to determine when activities should be managed internally or externally with contractors

• Work closely with our global security team to ensure physical security controls are functional and site is secure

What You Will Learn:

• Project cost estimation in preparation for project and annual operating budgets

• Performance of duties and responsibilities with a mindset of continuous improvement

• Leading by example and encouraging other team members in similar behaviors

• Work with teams who have diverse backgrounds, skills, and experience

• Ability to coach and be coached

• Performance of duties in a matrix environment, seeking alignment and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: 
  https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

• Must be available to respond to site safety and building emergencies off hours

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Background mechanical, construction management, or facilities role preferred  

• Experience with equipment and building maintenance scheduling and software

• Knowledge of building systems and controls for compressors, hvac, lighting, elevators, access controls, pumps, and distribution systems 

• Experience and understanding of building schematics and blueprints

• Autocad / Autodesk drafting of facilities layouts and equipment

• Understanding of project management fundamentals

• Experience with software systems for creation of purchase orders, work orders, and financial tracking 

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance         

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

•  And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility. 

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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