Facilities Engineer

Bosch Group•Florence, KY

15d

About The Position

The Facilities (FCM) Engineer monitors, supervises, and evaluates contractors performing maintenance, repair, and replacement of facilities equipment and systems, production equipment installation and moves, and construction activities. The role uses equipment and maintenance data to assess performance, improve reliability, reduce downtime and operating costs, and maintain compliance with applicable requirements and Bosch standards. The engineer coordinates work requests, contractor assignments, planning and scheduling, project support, audits, purchasing, and communication with production, logistics, HSE, FCM engineers, and project managers. The position also supports continuous improvement initiatives and ensures contractor work is appropriately scoped, documented, safe, and completed to required quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, industrial engineering, operations management, facilities management, or project management.
At least 2 years of experience supervising skilled trades workers in an industrial and/or facility maintenance and construction environment.
Proficiency with standard office software, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience using computerized maintenance management software.
Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques and procedures for facilities equipment, buildings, and systems.
Ability to evaluate the work quality of others working on facilities systems.
Ability to interpret monitoring and control software and data for HVAC, boiler, chiller, and air compressor systems.
Ability to interpret diagnostic preventive and predictive reports, including vibration, oil and water, and infrared analyses.
Understanding of fire alarm system operation.
Knowledge of applicable safety laws and procedures for general industry and construction, including OSHA and NFPA 70E.
Advanced language, mathematics, and computer skills; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and ability to learn other software packages.
Ability to make independent decisions of a complex nature.
Ability to act as a member of the management team, coach and mentor associates, and assist the department manager in meeting Business Unit objectives.
Interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers.
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing assembly environment, including sitting or standing for most of the day and infrequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling material.
Indefinite U.S. work authorization; future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
Successful completion of a drug screen and background check before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience supervising skilled trades workers in an industrial and/or facility maintenance and construction environment.
OSHA 10- or 30-hour construction and/or general industry certificate.
OSHA 510 and/or 511 standards for construction and/or general industry.
Certifications related to the role, such as CMRP or CPMM.
Experience with SAP, preferred computerized maintenance management software.

Responsibilities

Review work completion data and contractor recommendations for changes to preventive maintenance procedures.
Review equipment logs and production downtime data, identify trends, and recommend actions to reduce operating costs and facilities-related downtime.
Perform or participate in root cause analysis and share lessons learned with applicable parties.
Review FCM KPIs, recognize negative trends, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
Review predictive and preventive maintenance reports and recommend improvements to equipment performance and downtime.
Monitor compliance with KPIs, including preventive maintenance completion, schedule compliance, unscheduled work, and overtime.
Screen work requests to determine scope, urgency, and priority, and assign contractors based on capability, availability, and cost.
Conduct weekly planning and scheduling meetings covering activities by all FCM contractors.
Recommend strategic equipment or system repairs or replacements, obtain budget estimates, and update FCM project backlog files.
Assist FCM Engineers with project planning and scope development, and provide project support as needed on weekends or holidays.
Participate in department continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor contractors and ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, legal, and Bosch policy requirements.
Ensure contractor work conforms to Bosch standards and the established scope of work.
Audit completed work for quality, completeness, and documentation; audit contractor work areas for 5S and safety; and audit invoices and work output for cost accuracy.
Observe work and recommend ways to project managers to reduce execution time and cost or improve work quality.
Direct contractors as needed to solve problems or clarify issues.
Coordinate with production, logistics, HSE, and others to arrange downtime, permits, and related needs.
Attend required coordination meetings, including planning and scheduling and team board meetings.
Enter requisitions for services and materials, approve invoices, and track balances in accordance with purchasing policies.
Complete procedures to document fire alarm impairment and restoration of normal system operation.