Facilities Engineer-Thermal Fluid Systems, Ford Energy
About The Position
Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid. At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands. As a Facilities Engineer specializing in Thermal Fluid Systems, you will play a vital role in ensuring the technical integrity and operational uptime of our startup manufacturing environment. In this mission-critical role, you will: Lead with Integrity: Ensure the safe, reliable, and ethical operation of high-stakes thermal utility systems that power our production. Innovate: Apply an entrepreneurial mindset to optimize complex boiler and hot oil systems through data-driven maintenance strategies. Drive Excellence: Be the subject matter expert for utility reliability, ensuring our facility operates with the precision required to deliver world-class energy products.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; however, candidates with substantial (7+) industrial utilities experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's degree.
- 3+ years of experience working with industrial utilities and boiler systems.
- Direct experience operating and maintaining hot oil/thermal fluid heating systems.
- Experience in high-growth manufacturing or chemical processing environments.
- Flexibility to support business needs by working across shifts, including nights, weekends, and extended hours as required.
- Committed to the highest safety standards (OSHA, NFPA) and environmental compliance without compromise.
- Skilled at managing the technical nuances of thermal fluid systems while communicating impacts clearly to leadership.
- Comfortable navigating the ambiguity of a startup environment where processes are being built and refined in real-time.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering, manufacturing, or related field preferred
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Proficiency in reading P&IDs, technical drawings, and experience with CMMS platforms.
- Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, PLCs, automation, or SCADA platforms.
- Strong project management skills and experience supervising specialized contractors.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, piping, etc.
- Able to translate the rapidly evolving global energy storage market into actionable maintenance strategies.
- The ability to remain calm and make rapid, data-driven decisions during facility constraints or critical equipment failures.
- The resilience to lead a team through the ambiguity of a new site startup, where processes are being built and refined in real-time.
- The ability to translate technical maintenance requirements into sound financial business cases for executive stakeholders.
- Visionary strategic thinker able to navigate rapidly evolving global energy storage markets.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of hot oil boiler systems and associated utility equipment with unwavering attention to safety and compliance.
- Monitor system performance (pressures, flow rates, fuel consumption) to ensure maximum efficiency and alignment with the Ford Energy Production System.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for thermal fluid systems, pumps, heat exchangers, and controls, utilizing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain meticulous utility documentation including SOPs, P&IDs, and compliance logs, ensuring "Audit Ready" status at all times.
- Champion continuous improvement and structured problem-solving, ensuring capability is developed at the lowest level of the organization.
- Regularly engage on the floor to monitor equipment health, listen to technicians, and solve problems where the work happens.
- Proactively identify and resolve technical constraints to ensure the production team has the utilities required for "First Time Through" (FTT) success.
- Work seamlessly with Production, Quality, and EHS teams to support 24/7 facility operations.
- Coordinate and oversee vendor and contractor activities with a focus on safety, integrity, and high-quality workmanship.
- Establish a “Leaders as Teachers” environment by coaching Team Leaders and Team Members to build quality ownership and capability.
- Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and recognition, reinforcing behaviors that support safety and quality excellence.
- Achieve business results by delivering on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and meeting corporate standards for timing, budget, and First Time Through (FTT) capability.
- Develop and manage predictive and preventative maintenance programs that prioritize long-term asset health over short-term fixes.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency and sustainability.
- Assist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and the commissioning of new utility infrastructure as the site scales.
Benefits
- performance-based bonuses
- Ford vehicle discounts
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
