Engineer- Facilities III

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The Facilities Engineer III will develop, modify, document and manage facility system designs and installation for existing and future manufacturing, engineering and other manufacturing facilities systems. This role will receive 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. The successful individual will have a broad knowledge of the existing facilities, production equipment and manufacturing processes.

Utilizing strong project management skills, the individual will apply their deep knowledge of company standards to create/modify new/existing facility systems. The Facilities Engineer III will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Corporate Facilities, Plant Replication, Site Services, and Contractors/Vendors to establish requirements and manage expectations of solution(s). The successful individual will participate in critical design reviews for new equipment and manufacturing processes.

The successful individual will coach and mentor fellow associates to expand their knowledge and skills base of facility systems.

• 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.
• Outstanding knowledge of Facilities Engineering techniques and practices.
• Demonstrated experience with equipment systems including mechanical and pneumatic/hydraulic with electrical controls.
• Proven working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Possess good leadership in Supervisory / Management skills.
• Demonstrated experience with the start-up of process equipment.
• Successfully led projects through their life cycle including cost estimating, resourcing, scheduling, installation and final documentation.
• Created project-related reports including costing and status.

• High School diploma and at least fifteen (15) years as a Facility Engineer in a Manufacturing setting or:
• Skilled Trade Electrical or Mechanical Journeyman with ten (10) years in a Manufacturing setting or:
• Associates Degree in a technical discipline with ten (10) years as a Facility Engineer in a manufacturing setting or:
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with seven (7) years Facility engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency of building electrical, mechanical and HVAC with a strong emphasis on electrical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA 70E Arc Flash programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of facility BMS systems, access control, security, life safety, and fire systems.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills.
• A team player with the ability to work well with internal and external teams.
• Proven ability to multitask in an extremely fast paced changing environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and supervisory skills.
• Proven knowledge of managing skilled trades in a large facility operation.
• Proven ability for create job plans and setting up Preventive Maintenance in MAXIMO or CMMS.
• Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Electronics.
• Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Mechanical Systems.
• Knowledge of LOTO management and requirements for installation of new equipment.
• Proven working knowledge of HVAC, Industrial processes, mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, BMS controls, IT infrastructure, and facilities engineering.
• Sound project managements skills.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills. Proven ability to lead meetings.
• Knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting general electronics and mechanical systems.
• Proven knowledge of the manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge in Fire Life Safety system and Preventive Maintenance.
• Proven knowledge of building, ADA, life safety, and NFPA 70 E Standards and codes.
• Provide technical leadership.
• Ensures that all contractors and on-site vendors procured by the Facilities Manager are…