Company Overview
BIRNS, Inc. is an AS9100-certified global leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance underwater connectors, subsea cable assemblies, subsea lighting, dive lights, and nuclear facility lighting. Since 1954, BIRNS has provided cutting-edge subsea cable and interconnect solutions and underwater lighting systems trusted in the planet’s most demanding environments—from deep ocean and commercial diving operations to military and nuclear power applications.
We deliver technologically advanced products proven to perform in rigorous applications, exceeding industry standards through exceptional engineering, development, and testing practices. Our equipment is trusted worldwide for mission-critical reliability, safety, and performance.
Summary
The Facilities Specialist reports directly to the Project Manager and is responsible for planning, oversight, maintenance, repair, and improvement of all BIRNS property, buildings, equipment, and infrastructure systems to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient facility operations. This role manages facility upgrades, supports manufacturing needs, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads vendor and contractor relationships. The Facilities Specialist plays a key role in continuous improvement initiatives and supports long-term capital planning that aligns with production growth and operational efficiency goals.
Key Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Oversee daily facility operations and maintenance activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient work environments.
2. Manage preventive maintenance programs for building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, compressed air, and safety and production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
3. Coordinate and manage repairs, installations, equipment moves, construction, and special facility projects.
4. Support the Engineering, Production, Quality and Procurement teams with tooling, fixtures, layout optimization, and facility logistics.
5. Serve as primary liaison to outside vendors, contractors, inspectors, and utility service providers.
6. Ensure compliance with building codes, environmental regulations, permitting requirements, OSHA safety, and AS9100 facility-related standards.
7. Maintain documentation, schedules, maintenance records, and facility system logs. 8. Develop, track, and manage facilities budgets, capital improvement plans, and cost-saving initiatives.
9. Lead facility readiness for audits, inspections, and emergency response procedures.
10. Manage facilities procurement for supplies, equipment, and contracted services.
11. Oversee security systems, access controls, alarm systems, and emergency planning.
12. Perform hands-on maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and technical tasks as needed.
13. Oversight of landscaping, including sprinkler timers (watering schedules).
Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
2. 5+ years of experience in facilities engineering, facilities management, or plant operations, in a manufacturing environment.
3. Strong mechanical and electrical systems knowledge and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
4. Experience with OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and safety programs.
5. Demonstrated ability to lead facility improvement projects and manage contractors.
6. Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
7. Ability to read engineering drawings and facility schematics.
8. Proficiency with maintenance and facilities software tools.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience in aerospace, defense, nuclear, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
2. Knowledge and experience of AS9100 requirements and audit support.
3. Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
4. CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) for space planning.
5. Forklift/industrial equipment operation or certification.
Safety
1. Ensure the safest possible working environment; implement and enforce Company safety rules.
2. Report on safety issues to Management.
3. Ensure that good housekeeping and high levels of cleanliness are maintained in departmental work areas.
4. Ensure that departmental tools are properly cleaned and stored, and that all machines and tools are kept in good working order (and are in adequate supply).
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as strong listening skills in order to effectively interact with team members. Ability to write routine reports and to speak effectively before individuals or groups.
SOCIAL SKILLS: Ability to continually interact with others as a contributing member of a close-knit team. Ability to work together with others, possibly of different backgrounds and interests, without friction. Ability to remain calm and cool under pressure. Works well with people.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to comfortably use computer software in Windows and networked ERP environments. Good understanding of word-processing, spreadsheet, and related office applications.
GENERAL: Self-starter, able to work independently, able to work (and remain calm) under pressure, results oriented, has the drive to completion on schedule, and is profit-minded and dedicated. Displays exemplary ethics and business conduct and outstanding interpersonal, organizational, time management and follow up skills. Strong project management skills. Ability to prioritize projects. Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to reach, fingers to type, and arms, climb ladders, and bending or standing for extended periods.
The employee is regularly required to hear the telephone and use it to speak clearly to vendors or co-workers. The employee is regularly required to hear and speak to employees, co-workers and managers.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move files or documents weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in varied environments (office, production floor, outdoors).
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for review/inspection of produced parts, color vision for working with color-coded wiring diagrams and documents, distance vision to be able to identify and supervise personnel at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus, E.g. when shifting gaze back and forth between a document and a computer screen.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a factory typical of a light manufacturing
environment. The noise level is usually moderate; noise producers include hydraulic presses and, occasionally, machine tools.
Fumes and/or airborne particles present are those emitted by certain molding materials, e.g. polyurethane. Additionally, an
environment typical of a small-to-medium sized office. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate; noise producers include
standard office equipment (including, but not limited to, ringing telephones and computer printers). Fumes and/or airborne
particles present are those possibly emitted by typical computer printers and photocopiers.
Calls from recruiters are not welcome.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship?
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
hands on Manufacturing Facilities management: 5 years (Required)
hands on equipment maintenance in manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
hands on facility maintenance supervision: 5 years (Required)
Location:
Oxnard, CA 93033 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person