Facility Engineer II

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Full Time Professional Savannah, Ellabell, GA, US

Summary

The Facilities Engineer II supports and leads the maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of facility electrical systems and infrastructure within a manufacturing environment. This role independently troubleshoots electrical systems, drives equipment reliability initiatives, coordinates contractors, and manages assigned infrastructure projects while partnering with senior engineers, maintenance teams, and operations personnel. The position provides technical ownership for facility electrical systems including medium and low voltage power distribution, switch gear, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, protective relays, and related infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations.

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, exercises judgment in resolving complex electrical issues, and may provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute maintenance, repair, and improvement projects related to facility electrical systems and infrastructure
• Independently diagnose electrical issues, coordinate repairs, and direct field activities, escalating complex or high-risk conditions to senior engineering
• Provide technical oversight of medium and low voltage power distribution systems, switch gear, MCCs, transformers, protective relays, and related infrastructure
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and related documentation
• Plan and execute electrical equipment installations, testing, commissioning, calibration, and validation activities
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives to minimize equipment downtime and improve system performance
• Utilize electrical testing equipment including multimeters, insulation testers, and related diagnostic tools to support troubleshooting and maintenance activities
• Manage contractor activities and project execution to ensure compliance with safety, scope, schedule, and operational requirements
• Analyze facility and operational data to identify inefficiencies, determine root cause, and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to support daily manufacturing operations
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers and technicians on electrical systems and troubleshooting practices
• Provide secondary support for troubleshooting mechanical systems and coordinate with mechanical specialists when required
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, maintenance guides, and technical documentation
• Support facility expansion, renovation, and infrastructure improvement projects, including scope definition and vendor coordination
• Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and fire safety regulations, including electrical safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements
• Follow established emergency communication protocols and escalate incidents to appropriate personnel according to company procedures
• Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Employee Status

This position supports essential facility and utility operations. The role may require support during shutdowns, maintenance windows, facility projects, off-hours, weekends, or emergency situations to maintain facility operations and minimize operational impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
• Candidates with equivalent technical education, military technical training, or an Associate degree with relevant hands-on electrical experience may also be considered

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial facility management, facility engineering, electrical construction, or a related field required
• Experience supporting industrial electrical systems or power distribution infrastructure required
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, or leading reliability initiatives on…