Engineer- Facilities III USA

First Solar (US)•Friendly Village II Mobile Home Park, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Engineer III will develop, modify, document and manage facility system designs and installation for existing and future manufacturing, engineering and other manufacturing facilities systems. This role will receive input from various internal and external sources, working with Plant Replication, Manufacturing and Development Engineering to modify facility systems ensuring project budget and timing is met. The successful individual will have a broad knowledge of the existing facilities, production equipment and manufacturing processes. Utilizing strong project management skills, the individual will apply their deep knowledge of company standards to create/modify new/existing facility systems. The Facilities Engineer III will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Corporate Facilities, Plant Replication, Site Services, and Contractors/Vendors to establish requirements and manage expectations of solution(s). The successful individual will participate in critical design reviews for new equipment and manufacturing processes. The successful individual will coach and mentor fellow associates to expand their knowledge and skills base of facility systems.

Requirements

Demonstrates experience with commercial building utility power, air compressors, emergency generators, plumbing, fire detection and facility systems. Able to detect and resolve problems using professional knowledge and strong problem solving skills.
Outstanding knowledge of Facilities Engineering techniques and practices.
Demonstrated experience with equipment systems including mechanical and pneumatic/hydraulic with electrical controls.
Proven working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Possess good leadership in Supervisory / Management skills.
Demonstrated experience with the start-up of process equipment.
Successfully led projects through their life cycle including cost estimating, resourcing, scheduling, installation and final documentation.
Created project-related reports including costing and status.
Demonstrated proficiency of building electrical, mechanical and HVAC with a strong emphasis on electrical systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA 70E Arc Flash programs
Demonstrated knowledge of facility BMS systems, access control, security, life safety, and fire systems.
Excellent communications and presentation skills.
A team player with the ability to work well with internal and external teams.
Proven ability to multitask in an extremely fast paced changing environment.
Proven problem solving skills
Exceptional organizational skills and supervisory skills.
Proven knowledge of managing skilled trades in a large facility operation.
Proven ability for create job plans and setting up Preventive Maintenance in MAXIMO or CMMS.
Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Electronics.
Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Mechanical Systems.
Knowledge of LOTO management and requirements for installation of new equipment.
Proven working knowledge of HVAC, Industrial processes, mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, BMS controls, IT infrastructure, and facilities engineering.
Sound project managements skills.
Proven ability to lead meetings.
Knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting general electronics and mechanical systems.
Proven knowledge of the manufacturing processes and equipment.
Knowledge in Fire Life Safety system and Preventive Maintenance.
Proven knowledge of building, ADA, life safety, and NFPA 70 E Standards and codes.
Provide technical leadership.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all contractors and on-site vendors procured by the Facilities Manager are aware of and adhere to all Company Safety Procedures and that they signify by signing the proper documentation.
Interfaces with other departments, contractor and supplier personnel.
Provides input in the department budget process and audits the same to ensure that goals are met.
Responsible for effective communications levels and fosters team building.
Responsible for adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings.
Maintains Perrysburg building and grounds facilities using applicable resources and equipment.
Evaluates and recommends all facility-related contractors including janitorial, security, grounds/building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Administers contracts, ensuring that the building is receiving quality service & prices according to the contract. Resolves any discrepancies with contractor.
Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery within the plant.
Establishes standards and policies, maintains OSHA 70-E electrical standards.
Recommends equipment and services purchased to improve operating efficiencies and provides justification required. Conducts comprehensive studies to analyze and improve utility and departmental effectiveness.
Provides leadership in achieving safety goals. Ensures on-going safety awareness for facilities department and ensures that various environmental and safety regulatory requirements are met.
Maintains facility engineering drawings.
Leads new construction projects. Ensures that contractors are performing work that is timely and meets specifications. Ensures that invoices for work and materials are in accordance with the contract. Resolves any problems with contractor or material supplier.
Exhibits a self-directed proactive approach in problem solving.
Interface with Operations and Development and Manufacturing Engineering in challenging, collaborative, results driven work environment.
Work with various teams to develop project scopes, budget and deliverables.
Develop solutions according to company and industrial design standards.
Coaches and mentors junior staff.
Acts as a Group Leader in the absence of Facilities Manager.
Lead, manage and coach a team of various internal and external sources providing day to day operational support while undertaking projects.
Ensures that all contractors, vendors on site aware of and adhere to all Company Safety Procedures and that they signify by signing the proper documentation.
Interfaces with other departments, contractor and supplier on all facility related matters.
Assists in the department budget process and audits to ensure that goals are met.
Responsible to develop Preventive Maintenance plans for new facility equipment and maintain facility. engineering drawings, Operation Manuals and SOP.
Responsible to effectively communicate and foster team building among department, customer and supplier representatives.
Foster and maintain good business relationships with executives, management and inter/intra departmental teams.
Evaluates and recommends upgrading facility equipment including building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and etc.
Performs other assignments as required.