Key Responsibilities
Facilities & Infrastructure ManagementManage and support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant facilities and infrastructure.
Ensure manufacturing buildings, offices, warehouses, and support areas are maintained in safe and operational conditions.
Monitor facility performance and implement actions to improve reliability, efficiency, and availability.
Utilities & Critical SystemsManage facility utility systems including electrical distribution, HVAC systems, compressed air, chilled water, process cooling systems, fire protection, water systems, and backup power infrastructure.
Ensure reliable operation of critical facility equipment that supports production operations.
Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility assets.
Monitor energy consumption and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reduction.
Facility ProjectsLead facility expansion, renovation, relocation, and infrastructure improvement projects.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical specifications.
Manage contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
Support plant growth initiatives through capacity expansion and infrastructure planning.
Safety, Environmental & Regulatory ComplianceEnsure compliance with local, state, federal, and corporate regulations related to facility operations.
Participate in emergency preparedness, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning.
Ensure compliance with fire protection, electrical, environmental, and building code requirements.
Conduct root cause analysis for facility and utility failures and implement corrective actions.
Support Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives related to facility operations and maintenance.




Drive projects that improve energy efficiency, sustainability, equipment reliability, and operational performance.
Vendor & Contractor ManagementManage relationships with external contractors, service providers, and utility vendors.
Evaluate contractor performance, safety compliance, and service quality.
Review technical proposals and provide recommendations for facility-related investments and projects.
Coordinate contractor activities to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations.
Financial ManagementSupport development and management of facility operating and capital budgets.
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities related to utilities, maintenance, and facility operations.
Prepare business cases and ROI analyses for facility upgrades and infrastructure investments.
Monitor project expenditures and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
Operational SupportProvide technical support for manufacturing and business operations related to facility systems.
Support installation and commissioning of new production equipment requiring facility modifications.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams to ensure facility readiness for new products and production capacity increases.
Qualifications EducationBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.




Experience3+ years of experience in Facilities Engineering, Plant Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
Experience managing building systems, utilities, infrastructure projects, and contractor activities.
Experience supporting manufacturing facilities in HVAC, industrial, automotive, electronics, data center cooling, or related industries preferred.
Technical SkillsStrong knowledge of facility systems including electrical, HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, fire protection, and building infrastructure.
Experience with facility construction, renovation, and capital projects.
Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
Familiarity with energy management and sustainability programs.
Experience with AutoCAD, project management software, and facility management systems preferred.
Working knowledge of applicable building, electrical, mechanical, and safety codes.
Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools preferred.
CompetenciesStrong project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Results-oriented with focus on safety, reliability, quality, and cost.
Travel Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time to support facility projects, equipment installations, benchmarking activities, supplier meetings, and corporate initiatives.
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