Facilities Engineer

Facilities Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Tulsa, OK

Reporting To: Luke Wolfenberger

GD Energy Products – New Name, Same Legacy

The company you have known as Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions has a new name – GD Energy Products. Now for more than 160 years, we have made it our business to lead the industry with unmatched products and services; and I can promise that while our identity may change, deep down, who we are as a company never will.

GD Energy Products is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to work in Tulsa, OK.

When joining GD Energy Products, you will be eligible for many of our competitive benefits, including: vacation, 401K matching, paid holidays, sick days, full medical/dental/vision benefits, short/long term disability, maternity/paternity leave and many more!

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations within a heavy manufacturing facility. This position ensures the efficiency and reliability of machinery, systems, utilities, and infrastructure by leading a team of maintenance technicians. The role involves coordinating preventive maintenance, managing critical spare parts inventory, troubleshooting equipment, directing contractors, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Facilities Engineer plays a key role in minimizing downtime and maximizing plant performance by maintaining a safe, compliant, and cost-effective environment.

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with production schedules.

• Equipment Reliability:
  Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime and ensure the reliability of equipment.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead and support the maintenance team in executing day-to-day tasks, ensuring high performance, safety, and compliance with maintenance schedules.
• Inventory Management:
  Maintain critical spare parts inventory to ensure rapid response to equipment failures.
• Maintenance Scheduling:
  Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with production and engineering teams to minimize disruptions and downtime.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data, root cause analysis, and best practices to optimize equipment performance and plant efficiency.
• Safety Compliance:
  Implement and enforce safety protocols to comply with OSHA, environmental, and facility-specific regulations.
• Vendor and Contractor Management:
  Oversee vendors and contractors for outsourced maintenance, repairs, and equipment installations, ensuring high-quality services and timely delivery.
• Capital Projects:
  Support and manage capital improvement projects, such as equipment upgrades, facility expansions, and infrastructure improvements.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment histories using CMMS or similar systems to ensure compliance and track performance.

• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repairs.
• Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance programs and root cause failure analysis.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for tracking work orders, PMs, and asset histories.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, NFPA) and safety standards.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement practices such as TPM, Kaizen, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment (e.g., steel, automotive, paper, chemical).
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role, with experience managing maintenance teams and coordinating shift operations.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including…