Facility & Logistics Coordinator
Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?
About the role:
The Facility & Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of our facilities. This role involves ensuring that all building systems are functioning efficiently, coordinating with service providers, and managing facility-related projects. The Facility & Logistics Coordinator will also be tasked with maintaining safety standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
In addition to facility management, this role includes logistics coordination responsibilities. The individual will manage the planning, implementation, and coordination of logistics activities, including consumable inventory management, transportation, and distribution of goods. They will work closely with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and products, optimize logistics processes to improve efficiency and monitor costs.
Location: This position is based on-site at our Harvey, LA facility, located at 1313 MacArthur Avenue. Candidates must reside within a 40-mile radius of the facility.
Key responsibilities:
•Maintain the overall appearance of our facilities, both inside and out.
•Support with the execution of safety, health, and environment inspections and safety walks throughout the location.
•Conduct orientation of employees, visitors, and contractors regarding safety and environmental practices.
•Serve as the key user for our regional security system, continually monitoring its operation and troubleshooting when required.
•Maintain all local emergency plans for fire, hurricane evacuation, and disaster response. Serve as facility emergency response coordinator.
•Collaborate closely with our QEHS team to maintain our ISO certifications and compliance through routine internal inspections, reporting, internal and external audits.
•Assist in the coordination and necessary setup of meetings and events to ensure their smooth execution. Additionally, promote employee morale through effective engagement and support initiatives.
•Generate and oversee purchase requisitions and purchase orders in the company purchasing portal.
•Maintain all 3rd party facility maintenance contracts, including local jurisdiction regulatory inspections with our purchasing department's support, along with the continual monitoring of the work being executed.
•Ensure the ordering and maintenance of all facility consumables inventory as required. This task is crucial for the smooth operation of our facilities and to prevent any disruptions in our services.
•Directly responsible for repairs, adjustments, and ongoing maintenance of the facility, including plumbing, HVAC, painting, office fixture maintenance, and installation.
•Evaluate maintenance requests for repairs from stakeholders and communicate necessary updates in a timely manner.
•Implement weekly and monthly maintenance logs and ensure thorough record-keeping of all assigned tasks.
•Coordinate with various departments to support their facility needs and ensure smooth operations. This involves regular communication and collaboration with department heads to identify and address any facility-related improvements or requested changes.
•Contribute to and maintain our compliance with corporate sustainability and decarbonization initiatives.
•Maintain all environmental waste documentation and other local regulatory jurisdiction requirements and permits.
•Support our regional IM team in handling requests to maintain our infrastructure onsite.
•Coordinate all shipments within the facility, maintain tracking systems for all incoming and outgoing shipments of the location.
•Maintain all local tooling calibration within the company tracking system
Required qualifications:
•High school diploma or equivalent.
•Minimum of 3 years of experience in facilities management, logistics, or a similar role.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, etc.).
•Ability to operate a forklift.
•Capability to physically relocate shipments using lifting equipment up to 40 pounds.
•Ideally strong knowledge of safety, health, and environmental regulations and practices.
•Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
•Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•Ability to evaluate and execute repair requests efficiently.
•Familiarity with tracking systems for shipments and tooling calibration.
Last application date: 15/05/2025
Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.
Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.