Facilities Engineer

Facilities Engineer

Job Description

Primary Position Responsibilities & Duties
The primary responsibility for this position is to provide overall engineering and project management services related to implementing changes to Tractor Operations’ manufacturing facilities.
Experience with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and/or Maintenance is recommended as well as knowledge of Emergency Notification Systems (ENS). This position will plan, coordinate and perform facilities and maintenance work for the facility infrastructure, production equipment and processes of moderate scope. Operates in a team environment. Assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of support and contract personnel.

Some specific duties of this position are:
Coordination, planning, and management of multi-discipline facilities and maintenance-based projects
Hot work Requests and Red tag reviews
Provides engineering design for the infrastructure for the facility, grounds and production equipment and processes through both internal and external resources using various engineering disciplines.
Provides project management of projects related to the facility infrastructure, production machines, equipment and processes that support the manufacturing and/or distribution operation. Projects complexity may integrate several areas of engineering and require limited management of outside design professionals and contractors.
Provides troubleshooting of the facility infrastructure and production equipment to support production, manufacturing, distribution and maintenance operations.
Provides life, safety and building code analysis and supports and implements programs within the organization to prevent injuries and illnesses. Assists in the identification and resolution of potential environmental, safety, ergonomic and health hazards.
Emphasis on ENS (Emergency Notification Systems), FM Global Insurance coordination, I.T. & network project coordination.
Work with non-mobile material handling equipment application, engineering, and installation.
Research market for qualified suppliers of materials and services. Seeks competitive and negotiated sources for materials, equipment and services for maintenance and new construction projects assigned to engineers.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Relevant Work Experience
Experience in project management
Cross competency experience with either Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Supervision, and/or Maintenance Engineering
Experience in coordinating multiple skilled trades and contractors to achieve project objectives (5+ years)
Background in building infrastructure systems (mechanical, electrical, structural) (3+ years)
Understanding of engineering principles as related to manufacturing operations (3+ years)
Communication and teamwork skills
Ability to prioritize multiple active projects simultaneously
Ability to work with personnel and middle management to communicate and coordinate project activities.
Knowledge of OSHA Safety standards

Regarding Driving: This position may drive a client owned Gator inside the factory to get from the office area to a different office area in another part of the factory (all connected and indoors). Worker will need to successfully complete client safety training to be approved to drive this. They will transport their computer or parts/tools. Other workers could ride along if they are going to the same areas due to limited number of available Gators. This would not be driven outside. May also drive their personal vehicle to other facilities within a 20 mile radius. Rental cars are not used for this travel.

Notes:
Fully onsite; candidate must be comfortable with factory environment and occasional intra-facility travel
Shift: 1st shift (7:00 am to 3:30 pm) with the occasional need to work until 5 pm a couple times a month.
Will need metatarsal safety boots for first day
This is a shop floor position so candidates must be comfortable in this environment
-75% time spent on feet within the factory.
-Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.