Based in Irvine, CA, Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, we collaborate with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Growing from 17,000 employees to 25,000 by 2025, this is an incredible time to join our organization!

Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

Work Schedule: This position is in Irvine, CA and will require 5 days, Monday - Friday from 9AM - 6PM

How you will make an impact:

• Conduct routine, periodic, or special inspections as required by the validated, electronic PM system while carrying out repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery and equipment; Trouble shoot and diagnose controls and system failures

• Monitor and adjust building automation systems to optimize efficiency and energy savings while continuously referring to internal Quality documents and procedures to ensure compliance; collaborate with Quality in devising and implementing corrective actions, exception work orders (EWOs)

• Perform all routine and non-routine, which include on-call and weekend work orders focusing on more complex employee moves, office set ups and changes for meetings, events, and conferences with high customer satisfaction while adhering to company standards

• Perform predictive maintenance inspection of critical facilities systems to detect abnormalities and prevent premature system failures

• Perform general repairs and maintenance in all the following: carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical systems, in plant or office facilities with the ability to perform complex repairs in two or more specialties

• Inspect and report issues noticed in interior and exterior spaces, including landscape

• Perform daily logging and inspection of facilities systems including production facility environmental support systems to ensure operations within specifications

• Obtain quotes and initiate purchase requests for maintenance and renovation work including discussing with contractor, vendor and/or consultant for minor projects

• Monitor inventory level and reorder to replenish supplies

• Analyze predictive inspection data of critical facilities systems to determine predictive maintenance actions to prevent premature system breakdown

• Review and analyze unplanned maintenance of facilities systems for root causes and implement corrective and preventive action for improvement as well as reviewing all equipment and determine spare parts list of facilities system

• Train, coach, and guide lower level employees

• Other duties as assigned by leadership

What you’ll need (Required):

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent in certification in a related trade school program

• 8 Years previous related experience

• Experience in all of the following fields including plumbing, lighting, carpentry, and painting.

• Experience in HVAC system, Electrical system, Steam boiler system and Compressed air system(s)

• Universal refrigerant license

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to read, comprehend, speak, and write English

• Good computer skills, including MS Office and Internet Explorer

• Ability to use hand and power tools

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings and specifications

• Ability to identify problems and relevant issues in complex situations, using specialized knowledge and propose solutions

• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to general and controlled spaces

• Strict attention to detail

• Must be able to work in an inter-departmental team environment, as well as with colleagues from other departments

• Ability to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner

• Ability to represent the organization to outside contacts, e.g., contractors, vendors, suppliers

• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $57,000 to $92,400 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.