Senior Facilities Engineer

6-month assignment located in Hickory, NC with possibility of extension or conversion based on performance and budget. Schedule: Monday–Friday.

About the role

The Facilities Engineer V will develop and manage equipment upgrade/replacement plans and building upgrades, lead facilities engineering projects, and oversee control systems for chilled water, water filtration, compound delivery and silos, building automation, and other data-monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all outside vendors and contractors supporting the facility in HVAC systems, chillers, roof maintenance/replacement, roll-up doors, cleaning services, plumbing, exhaust fans, lawn care, and snow removal.
• Assist in the evaluation and verification of project justification.
• Establish project teams with plant and/or outside contractors.
• Prepare and route Appropriation Requests as necessary.
• Provide periodic project updates to plant personnel and staff.
• Support plant safety and environmental programs.
• Ensure compliance with external regulatory and internal company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in facilities-related project management and working with sub-contractors and vendors for general building maintenance, repair, and equipment upgrade/replacement projects.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Experience supporting raw materials systems, pollution abatement systems, HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, and other facilities systems.
• Proven project management experience.

Pay

$84–90 per hour, based on experience.