Facilities Engineer

Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and a global leader in the field of integrated membrane solutions which includes reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, wastewater and process treatment and applications. Currently used on seven continents throughout the world for diverse applications such as seawater desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, wastewater treatment and specialty process applications.

Here at Hydranautics, we believe that diversity is key to our competitive advantage. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. We are proud to be a Drug-free, E-Verify and EEO employer.

We are proud to offer a generous compensation and robust benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance plans, F.S.A. and H.S.A plans, Retirement plans (401k and ROTH), (12) Paid company holidays, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement and career development, Employee Assistance Plan, and more. This is an onsite position in our Oceanside, CA facility.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, plan, develop, and execute major ($500k+) complex engineering, maintenance, and facilities projects. Conduct design specifications, implementation, testing and evaluation of project components within the area of engineering expertise. Provide day-to-day leadership and training to maintenance employees, technical staff, and interns, as needed, including contractors to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget. Provide guidance, direction and mentoring of project staff including Engineers, Maintenance, and outside contractors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES
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1. Provides leadership in motivating the project team and maintain a positive work environment.

2. Manages the project using effective project controls and procedures.

3. Communicates with stakeholders, engineers, maintenance, and subcontractors related to project risk, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management.

4. Conducts pre-planning, scheduling, and cost control.

5. Determines the sub-contracting strategy for the project and prepare front-end documents and bid processes under various project delivery models.

6. Creates and analyzes monthly reports including cost, schedule, safety, etc. for internal and external use.

7. Formulates contingency plans for potential risks, expanding contractual services and project costs.

8. Interfaces with consultants and other technical personnel on system design and integration.

9. Reviews supplier proposals to ensure all project objectives are met and extra costs avoided.

10. Designs, procures, and installs facility electrical and production equipment.

11. Conducts root-cause analysis along with other engineers across a functional organizational matrix.

12. Supports department compliance on required documentation; serves as resource for training maintenance.

13. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES
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• No direct reports within the organization; oversees stakeholders of project, e.g., Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and outside contractors.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline; and minimum 8 years' directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPE Certification, required. Water industry experience, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of operations, services and activities of building maintenance, repair and construction programs., including materials, methods, terminology and tools used in building structures and systems used in performing finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical and painting projects.
• Principles of coaching and training; ideologies of safety management.
• Ability to work independently as well in small or large group and foster cooperation in a team environment using interpersonal skills to influence others.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and create a repeatable thought process to question and confidently approach a solution. Ability to solve complex technical problems with minimal oversight.
• Exceptional application of principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Advanced ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to staff across the organization in non-technical terms for understanding.
• Ability…