Facilities Engineer - Maintenance

Job description

Job Summary:

The Facilities Engineer applies engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes used in processing or manufacturing products by performing the following duties.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Absent undue hardship reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Essential Job Duties:

· Analyzes product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
· Oversee preventative maintenance program for facility and equipment including monitoring, repair, life cycle analysis, and reporting.
· Analyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to industrial machinery and equipment design.
· Determines feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
· Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning.
· Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment.
· Studies engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technical changes and developments in industry.
· Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. Utilizes, as a key user, computer based building maintenance system including database development and management, work order processing, and reporting.
· Handles and disposes of hazardous wastes, such as oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner and similar material.
· Application and working knowledge of industry-wide codes and regulations such as ASTM, ANSI, ISO, NFPA, and building codes.
· Application and working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.

Supervisor Duties:

· Directly supervises maintenance employees in the Facilities department.
· Directly supervises contractors.
· Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of Building Maintenance team.
· Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
· Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Position Specific Competencies:

Job Skills: Applies the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) in the performance of essential job duties:

· Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
· Quantity: Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
· Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
· Computer Skills: Knowledge of Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, AutoCAD, CMMS software (Computer Maintenance Management System)
· Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
· Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) and 3+ years related experience and/or training.

Additional Requirements:

· Occasional overnight/extended travel national and international as required.
· Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.