Head – Technology
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Berlin • Germany
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About the role
- Lead the Technology department, comprising operational and building services as well as the in-house workshop
- Ensure regular operation and proper functioning of building and operational technology
- Identify maintenance and repair needs, prepare performance specifications and obtain quotes in compliance with procurement rules
- Plan deployment of tradespeople, coordinate and prioritize work, and perform final inspections
- Monitor adherence to maintenance cycles and required inspections; tender maintenance contracts
- Apply for, implement and oversee projects including schedule and budget control
- Collaborate with institute and administrative management, all departments, authorities, architects and specialist planners, as well as the construction division at Fraunhofer headquarters
- Compile energy consumption data, document energy-saving measures and plan additional savings opportunities for regular energy audits
- Document all work on technical systems and project data according to the prescribed documentation system
Requirements
- A completed degree in Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, or Process Engineering; ideally you also have experience leading personnel
- Experience in the maintenance and servicing of operational and building-technical systems
- Strong specialist knowledge in at least one of the following areas: gas supply, HVAC and refrigeration technology, or building automation
- Basic knowledge of preventive fire protection
- Good working knowledge of relevant technical standards and regulations (e.g. VDE standards, TRBS, BetrSichV…)
- Understanding of technical processes and fault diagnosis
- Independent and service-oriented working style, flexibility, strong communication and teamwork skills – also in demanding periods
- A constructive, goal-oriented approach to work
- Initial experience leading small teams, strong persuasive skills, confident appearance and good negotiation skills
- Excellent German language skills, spoken and written (C2 level)
- Basic knowledge of English
- Suitability for work in cleanrooms
- Willingness to occasionally perform necessary work on weekends
Benefits
- Highly interesting challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial environment
- Attractive salary package according to TVöD with 30 days of vacation, pension scheme (VBL), and capital-forming benefits (VWL)
- Modern, excellently equipped workplace in the heart of Berlin
- Open and very cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
- Flexible working hours
- Extensive training, health and sports programs
- Various employee discounts and a subsidised public transport (ÖPNV) ticket
- Family-friendly offers (parent–child office, emergency childcare, leisure activities)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Building Services EngineeringFacility ManagementProcess EngineeringHVAC technologyRefrigeration technologyBuilding automationPreventive fire protectionTechnical standardsFault diagnosisEnergy audits
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationTeamworkNegotiationFlexibilityService-orientedGoal-orientedPersuasive skillsIndependent workingAdaptability