Engineer- Facilities I USA (1st Shift)

About the role

The Facility Engineer I oversees building maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, contractor work administration, and safety management. This role receives input from various internal and external sources, working with Plant Replication, Manufacturing and Development Engineering to modify facility systems ensuring project budget and timing is met.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all contractors and on-site vendors procured by the Facilities Manager are aware of and adhere to all Company Safety Procedures and sign the proper documentation.
• Interfaces with other departments, contractor, and supplier personnel.
• Aids in the department budget process and audits the same to ensure that goals are met.
• Responsible for effective communications levels and fosters team building.
• Responsible for adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintains Gaffney building and grounds facilities using applicable resources and equipment.
• Evaluates and recommends all facility-related contractors including janitorial, security, grounds/building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Administers contracts, ensuring that the building is receiving quality service & prices according to the contract.
• Solves any discrepancies with contractor.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery within the plant.
• Establishes standards and policies, maintains OSHA 70-E electrical standards.
• Recommends equipment and services purchased to improve operating efficiencies and provides justification required.
• Conducts comprehensive studies to analyze and improve utility and departmental effectiveness.
• Provides leadership in achieving safety goals.
• Ensures on-going safety awareness for facilities department and ensures that various environmental and safety regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintains facility engineering drawings.
• Oversees new construction projects.
• Ensures that contractors are performing work that is timely and meets specifications.
• Ensures that invoices for work and materials are in accordance with the contract.
• Solves any problems with contractor or material supplier.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• 5 years as a Facility Engineering Technician in a Manufacturing setting or:
• Skilled Trade Electrical or Mechanical Journeyman with 3 years in a Manufacturing setting or:
• Associate degree in a technical discipline with 3 years as a Facility Engineering Technician in a manufacturing setting or:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline with 1-3 years as a Facility Engineering Technician in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrates experience with commercial building utility power, air compressors, emergency generators, plumbing, fire detection and facility systems.
• Able to detect and resolve problems using professional knowledge and strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Facilities Engineering Techniques and Practices.
• Knowledge of computer applications including CAD a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building electrical, mechanical and HVAC with a strong emphasis on electrical systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA 70E Arc Flash programs.
• Knowledge of facility BMS systems, access control, security, life safety, and fire systems.
• Excellent communications skills.
• A team player with the ability to work well with internal and external teams.

Skills

• Knowledge of building electrical, mechanical and HVAC with a strong emphasis on electrical systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA 70E Arc Flash programs.
• Knowledge of facility BMS systems, access control, security, life safety, and fire systems.
• Excellent communications skills.
• A team player with the ability to work well with internal and external teams.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$62,500.00 - $89,000.00 annually

Schedule

Hybrid

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.

Office Physical Requirements

• All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting.
• To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.