Facilities Engineer

Pedernales Electric Cooperative•Johnson City, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and equipment in cooperative buildings and facilities. This includes the analyses of operational processes, energy usage, and safety processes, as well as, planning, developing, and implementing improvements on new and existing facilities. This position is expected to mentor and develop maintenance technicians in the preventive and corrective maintenance of all facility systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or related field
Directly related work experience may substitute for education
Four years of directly related experience
HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical installation or service experience (4+ years preferred)
Valid Texas Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Report that comply with PEC policy
Knowledge of the building process and construction principles.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and building codes.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of maintenance and operation of building automation and fire life safety systems
Knowledge of electrical test equipment
Knowledge of electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems
Knowledge of Energy Management Systems
Skilled in time management
Skilled in managing changing priorities
Ability to make well-informed and considered decisions in times of extreme pressure
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze, and resolve conflict and problems
Ability to read and understand mechanical and architectural plans
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

Perform specialized preventative and corrective maintenance on-site to critical facility components and/or systems.
Perform analyses of operational processes, resource allocation, energy use, and safety processes, and recommend and implement improvements.
Operates, monitors, and maintains utilities, including HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, UPS systems, chiller plants, water treatment systems and backup generators.
Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs facilities mechanical components and electrical equipment and systems in accordance with SOPs (standard operating procedures), internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications, and safety policies
Develops, maintains, and secures a spare parts inventory
Performs moderately difficult repairs, maintenance, installations, and on-site inspections to critical facility systems.
Recommends purchase of maintenance tools, equipment and supplies as required to streamline processes and increase efficiency
Assists engineers in developing methods and procedures to control or improve facilities processes
Coordinates work activities of internal design or maintenance staff, or contractors and subcontractors, to ensure satisfactory delivery of assigned capital improvement projects.
Plan and coordinate infrastructure and equipment maintenance schedules and activities.
Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators and prepares and delivers reports to management
Selects, negotiates with, and manages activities of external consultants or vendors
Maintain awareness of potential hazards and report them for corrective action
Prepare reports and compliance documentation.
Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, local law and PEC policies and procedures
Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver’s License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
May provide technical direction and mentoring to others